News: The President of India has greeted the citizens of the country on the eve of Onam festival. Facts: Onam: It is the biggest and the most important festival of the state of Kerala. When is it celebrated? It is celebrated at the beginning of the month of Chingam,the first month of Malayalam Calendar (Kollavarsham).… Continue reading Onam Festival 2020
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Famous art of ‘Etikoppaka’ dolls finds mention in PM’s “Mann ki Baat”
News: The famous art of ‘Etikoppaka’ dolls of Visakhapatnam district was mentioned in the Prime Minister’s “Mann ki Baat” programme. Facts: ‘Etikoppaka’ dolls: Etikoppaka is a small village on the banks of Varaha River in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh.In 2017, the Etikoppaka toys acquired a Geographical Indications(GI) tag. Features: Toys are made of soft… Continue reading Famous art of ‘Etikoppaka’ dolls finds mention in PM’s “Mann ki Baat”
Karnataka CM flags off first RO-RO train service between Bengaluru and Solapur
News: Karnataka Chief Minister has flagged off the first Roll-On Roll-Off (RORO) service of the South Western Railways from Nelamangla (near Bengaluru) to Bale (near Solapur). Facts: Roll-On Roll-Off(RORO) Service: It is a concept of carrying road vehicles loaded with various commodities on open flat railway wagons. First Introduced in: RO-RO train services were first… Continue reading Karnataka CM flags off first RO-RO train service between Bengaluru and Solapur
CSIR-CMERI develops World’s Largest Solar Tree
Facts: CSIR-CMERI has developed the World’s Largest Solar Tree which is installed at CSIR-CMERI Durgapur, West Bengal. The installed capacity of the Solar Tree is above 11.5 kWp.The Solar tree has an annual capacity of generating 12,000 to 14,000 units of Clean and Green power. Applications: Solar Tree can be aligned with agriculture to substitute… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI develops World’s Largest Solar Tree
Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland Is Burning Out Of Control
News: Pantanal Wetland is currently suffering its worst fires in more than two decades with nearly 12% of its vegetation reportedly already lost. Facts: Pantanal Wetland: It is a natural region encompassing the world’s largest tropical wetland area and the world’s largest flooded grasslands. Location: It is located mostly within Brazil but it extends into… Continue reading Brazil’s Pantanal Wetland Is Burning Out Of Control
GDP contracts by record 23.9% in Q1
News: The National Statistical Office(NSO) has released the GDP data.It has shown that GDP in the April-June quarter of 2020-21 has shrinked by 23.9% compared with growth of 3.1% in the previous (January-March) quarter. Facts: Indian economy shrank by 23.9%, its worst slump since the country started releasing quarterly data in 1996. Among major economies,… Continue reading GDP contracts by record 23.9% in Q1
E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry
Facts: AGRIOTA: It is an E-market agricultural commodity trading platform launched by the UAE Government to bridge the gap between Indian rural farmers and the UAE Food Industry. The platform will allow farmers to connect with the UAE food industry directly bypassing intermediaries.It also optimizes the supply chain and ensures traceability creating value for all… Continue reading E-market platform launched to bridge gap between Indian farmers and UAE food industry
Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS
News: Union Power Minister has addressed the 6th Foundation Day of Association of Renewable Energy Agencies of States(AREAS). Facts: AREAS: It has been formed as a Ministry of New and Renewable Energy(MNRE) initiative to provide a knowledge sharing platform for the renewable energy sector. Registered under: It has been registered under Society Registration Act 1860… Continue reading Union Minister addresses Foundation Day of AREAS
Defence Minister launches Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana
Facts: Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana: It is a group life insurance scheme to be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation(LIC). Coverage: It will cover more than 10,000 employees in all 62 Cantonment Boards in event of any unfortunate fatal calamity with an insurance cover of Rs five lakhs each. Significance: The scheme will benefit permanent and… Continue reading Defence Minister launches Chhavni COVID:Yodha Sanrakshan Yojana
Explained: The UN’s guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities
News: United Nations has released the “International Principles and Guidelines on Access to Justice for Persons with Disabilities”. Facts: Aim: To dismantle barriers blocking people with disabilities from access to justice. What does the Guidelines provide? The guidelines outline 10 principles of access to justice for people with disabilities such as people with disabilities have… Continue reading Explained: The UN’s guidelines on access to social justice for people with disabilities
