News: Indian Navy has effectively carried out Mission Based Deployments (MBD) to protect maritime interests by deploying ships and aircraft at major and sensitive locations. Facts: Mission-Based Deployments(MBD) policy was adopted by the Indian Navy in 2017. Under this, the Navy regularly deploys ships for Presence and Surveillance Missions (PSM), off critical choke points /… Continue reading Navy prepared to meet any challenge: Defence Minister
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Indian satellite AstroSat makes rare discovery
News: Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics(IUCAA) has said that AstroSat has detected an extreme ultraviolet(UV) light from a galaxy called AUDFs01 which is 9.3 billion light-years away from Earth. Facts: AstroSat: It is India’s first dedicated multi wavelength space observatory launched on a PSLV-XL in 2015. Aim: The mission aims for a detailed understanding… Continue reading Indian satellite AstroSat makes rare discovery
Covid-19 impacts folk artistes
News: The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the livelihood of several folk artistes including ‘Behrupiyas’. Facts: Behrupiya: The word behrupiya is a derivative of the Sanskrit word bahu (many) and roop (form).They are impersonators mostly known to perform in villages and markets all over India. Where is it performed? It is performed in Indian States like… Continue reading Covid-19 impacts folk artistes
Inclusion of eligible disabled persons under National Food Security Act 2013
News: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution has asked State Governments/UTs to include all eligible disabled persons under the National Food Security Act(NFSA),2013.The disabled persons should get their entitled quota of food grains under NFSA & Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana as per provisions of the Act. Facts: NFSA,2013: It aims to… Continue reading Inclusion of eligible disabled persons under National Food Security Act 2013
Magnetic hyperthermia-mediated cancer therapy(MHCT)
News: Scientists from Institute of Nano Science & Technology(INST) are making efforts to make magnetic hyperthermia-mediated cancer therapy(MHCT) as desired therapy for inoperable tumours. Facts: Magnetic hyperthermia-mediated cancer therapy (MHCT): It is a non-invasive cancer treatment. Technique: It involves the delivery and localisation of magnetic materials within the targeted tumour site followed by subsequent application… Continue reading Magnetic hyperthermia-mediated cancer therapy(MHCT)
BIS prepares draft standard for water supply in states
News: Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) has prepared a draft standard for the supply system of piped drinking water. Facts: Aim: To act as a benchmark for maintaining water quality and developing a uniform process for states opting to implement it. What does the draft contain? It lays down the requirements for water utilities, including procurement… Continue reading BIS prepares draft standard for water supply in states
PM greets people on Nuakhai Juhar
News: The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai Juhar. Facts: Nuakhai Juhar: It is the agricultural festival celebrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh and areas of neighbouring states to welcome the new crop of the season.It is also called Nuakhai Parab or Nuakahi Bhetghat. What does Nuakhai mean? Nuakhai is a… Continue reading PM greets people on Nuakhai Juhar
Explained: What is RLF-100 or Aviptadil, the 1970 drug being explored for Covid-19 treatment
News: An old drug formulation RLF-100 or Aviptadil is being probed to treat Covid-19 patients after initial studies have shown that the drug is able to halt SARS-CoV-2 virus replication in lungs. Facts: RLF-100 or Aviptadil: It is an old proprietary drug formulation of synthetic human Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide(VIP). Additional Facts: Vasoactive Intestinal Polypeptide (VIP):… Continue reading Explained: What is RLF-100 or Aviptadil, the 1970 drug being explored for Covid-19 treatment
ESIC extends Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
News: Employees’ State Insurance Corporation(ESIC) has extended the ‘Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna’ for another one year to provide relief to workers in view of the Covid pandemic. Facts: Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojana: It was launched in 2018 by Employees State Insurance(ESI) Corporation. Aim: To provide financial support to those who lost their jobs… Continue reading ESIC extends Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna
NHAI launches ‘Harit Path’ to monitor plantation along national highways
News: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has developed a mobile App called ‘Harit Path’. Facts: Purpose: To facilitate creation of Green Highways across the country by monitoring the location, growth, species details, maintenance activities, targets and achievements of each of its field units for each and every plant under all plantation projects. Additional Facts:… Continue reading NHAI launches ‘Harit Path’ to monitor plantation along national highways
