News: Operation Muskaan, a special drive being taken by the police to trace the missing children in Andhra Pradesh has reunited many children who separated from their parents. Facts: Operation Muskaan also called Operation Smile is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to rescue/rehabilitate missing children. It is a dedicated campaign where several… Continue reading Operation Muskaan’ brings a smile on their faces
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Is SARS-CoV-2 a latent virus which can recur?
News: Scientists have said that COVID-19 could be a latent virus as a Delhi policeman tested positive from Covid-19 within one and a half months of having recovered. Facts: What is Latent Viral Infection? It is an infection that is inactive or dormant and does not replicate within the host.However,it possesses the capacity to be… Continue reading Is SARS-CoV-2 a latent virus which can recur?
International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER)
News: The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER) has entered its years-long assembly phase. Facts: What is ITER? It is a major International scientific experiment intended to prove the viability of fusion as an energy source. Where is it being constructed? An experimental tokamak nuclear fusion reactor is currently under construction in the south of France. Funding:… Continue reading International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor(ITER)
Cabinet approves New National Education Policy
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the New National Education Policy(NEP). Facts: Aim: To create an education system that contributes directly to transforming the country, providing high-quality education to all, and making India a global knowledge superpower. Key Highlights: Public Spending: To increase public spending on education to nearly 6% of gross domestic product (GDP)… Continue reading Cabinet approves New National Education Policy
Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture
News: The Government of India has launched the Green-Ag Project to reduce emissions from agriculture and ensure sustainable agricultural practices. Facts: Objective: To catalyse transformative change of India’s agricultural sector to support achievement of national and global environmental benefits and conservation of critical biodiversity and forest landscapes. Funding: The project is funded by the Global… Continue reading Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture
India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour
News: India’s solar-powered ferry named ‘Aditya’ has won the prestigious Gustave Trouve Award for Excellence in Electric Boats and Boating. Facts: Aditya: It is India’s first solar-powered ferry and the largest solar powered boat in India. It has been in operation between Vaikkom and Thavanakkadavu in Kerala since 2017 by the Kerala State Water Transport… Continue reading India’s first solar-powered ferry Aditya wins global honour
India to apply CA|TS standards across all Tiger Reserves
News: National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) has announced the adoption of the Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards[CA|TS] across all of the country’s 50 Tiger Reserves. Facts: CA|TS: It was launched in 2013 as a partnership of tiger range governments, inter-governmental agencies, institutions, NGOs and conservation organisations. Purpose: It is a conservation tool that sets best practice… Continue reading India to apply CA|TS standards across all Tiger Reserves
Gas flaring: An emission that escapes global attention
News: According to a World Bank report, the gas flaring has hit the highest level in a decade mostly due to an increase in three countries — the United States, Venezuela and Russia. Facts: Gas Flaring: In chemical factories, oil refineries, oil wells and landfills, gaseous waste products and even non-waste gases produced are routed… Continue reading Gas flaring: An emission that escapes global attention
Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
News: The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets has arrived at Haryana’s Ambala air base. Facts: Rafale Fighter Jet: It is a twin-engine medium multi-role combat aircraft manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation. Purpose: It can be used to perform ground and sea attacks, reconnaissance, high-accuracy strikes and nuclear strike… Continue reading Five Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala air base
Union Environment Minister releases Tiger Census report on Global Tiger Day
News: Union Environment Minister has released a detailed report of All India Tiger Census 2018 ahead of Global Tiger Day. Facts: The All India tiger estimation has been carried out once in every four years since 2006. Key Takeaways: Tigers: The total count of tigers has risen to 2,967 in 2018 from 2,226 in 2014… Continue reading Union Environment Minister releases Tiger Census report on Global Tiger Day
