News: Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research(NCDIR) has released “National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020”. Facts: About the report: The report provides trends and information related to cancer incidence, mortality and treatment in India in 2020 based on data collected through a network of population and hospital-based cancer… Continue reading Cancer cases could increase by 12% in next 5 years: ICMR
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RBI unveils framework for retail payments entity
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a ‘Framework for Authorisation of Pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. Facts: In February 2020, RBI had proposed to create an alternative umbrella organisation for retail payments to prevent the monopoly of National Payment Corporation of India(NPCI). About the Framework: New umbrella entity(NUE): It shall be a company… Continue reading RBI unveils framework for retail payments entity
Explained: What is Bhadbhut project?
News: Gujarat government has awarded the contract for the construction of Bhadbhut barrage project. Facts: Bhadbhut Project: It is a 1.7-km barrage project across the river Narmada and 25 km from the mouth of the river where it flows into the Gulf of Khambhat. Purpose: To prevent salinity ingress which refers to the process of… Continue reading Explained: What is Bhadbhut project?
UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India
News: The UK government has launched a £3 million innovation challenge fund in India. Facts: Innovation Challenge Fund: The fund aims to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle the most acute global challenges like Covid-19 and the threat to the environment. The fund will help to build on the UK-India Tech partnership which… Continue reading UK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India
Malaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain ‘D614G’
News: Malaysia has detected a new strain of the novel coronavirus called ‘D614G’, which is considered to be ten times more infectious. Facts: D614G: It is the official name given to the new mutated strain of COVID-19. It was first detected in Europe.However, it is now being seen in different parts of the world and… Continue reading Malaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain ‘D614G’
Initiatives launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Facts: ALEKH: It is a e-newsletter that is to be released on quarterly basis.It will showcase the works of different stakeholders involved in improving health and nutrition of tribals. Swasthya Portal: It aims to provide health and nutrition related information of the tribal population of India. Piramal Swasthya: It will act as Centre of Excellence… Continue reading Initiatives launched by Ministry of Tribal Affairs
Reserve Bank of India introduces Positive Pay mechanism
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has introduced a Positive Pay mechanism to make cheque payments safer and reduce instances of frauds. Facts: What is Positive Pay Mechanism? It is a fraud detection tool adopted by banks to protect customers against forged, altered or counterfeit cheques. How does it work? It cross verifies all details of… Continue reading Reserve Bank of India introduces Positive Pay mechanism
Kenya’s coast is losing huge amounts of seagrass: UNEP
News: The UN environmental programme has released a report warning that fishing trawlers, seaweed farming and tourism off the coast of Kenya is threatening the survival of seagrasses. Facts: Seagrass: These are flowering marine plants that have adapted to survive in marine conditions. Where are they found? They are mostly found in shallow sandy bottom… Continue reading Kenya’s coast is losing huge amounts of seagrass: UNEP
India sends tech team to contain Mauritius oil spill
News: India has sent a technical response team to Mauritius to help in efforts to contain a massive oil spill as part of Indian Prime Minister’s vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region). Facts: SAGAR: It is a term coined by Indian Prime minister in 2015 which gives priority to Indian… Continue reading India sends tech team to contain Mauritius oil spill
Death Valley recorded the hottest temperature on Earth
News: Death Valley has registered a temperature of 54.4 degrees Celsius or 129.9 degrees Fahrenheit which could be the hottest temperature ever recorded on Earth. Facts: Death Valley: It is a desert valley in Eastern California,US in the northern Mojave Desert bordering the Great Basin Desert. It is one of the hottest places on Earth… Continue reading Death Valley recorded the hottest temperature on Earth
