News: India has become a founding member of the United Nations(UN) Alliance for Poverty Eradication launched by the President of the UN General Assembly. Facts: Aim: To focus on efforts to boost the global economy in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic and to serve as a forum for Member States to raise awareness about… Continue reading India joins as a founding member at the UN’s ‘Alliance for Poverty Eradication’
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Why Assam faces floods every year
News: Assam is reeling from another devastating flood.Over 35 lakh people across 28 of the state’s 33 districts are now affected due to flooding. Facts: Floods: It is an overflowing of water onto land that is normally dry.Floods can happen during heavy rains when ocean waves come on shore, when snow melts quickly or when… Continue reading Why Assam faces floods every year
Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine triggers immune response
News: The human trial of COVID-19 vaccine named ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and backed by AstraZeneca Plc has shown a positive result. Facts: How was the vaccine produced? The vaccine was made from a genetically engineered virus(adenovirus) that causes the common cold in chimpanzees. However, the virus was heavily modified… Continue reading Coronavirus: Oxford vaccine triggers immune response
273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years
News: The 2020 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index(MPI) has been released. Facts: Released by: The index has been released by Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative(OPHI) in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme. Aim: To provide a comprehensive picture of global trends in multidimensional poverty. Title of the report: Charting pathways out of multidimensional poverty:… Continue reading 273 million Indians out of poverty in 10 years
BlackRock malware steals password, credit card details from 337 Android apps
News: A new Android malware named BlackRock has been discovered that steals data such as password and credit card details from apps such as Gmail, Amazon, Netflix, Uber and more. Facts: Blackrock: It is a Trojan malware that is based on the source code of the Xeres malware, itself derived from malware called LokiBot. How… Continue reading BlackRock malware steals password, credit card details from 337 Android apps
Mobile app KURMA helps save turtles in India
News: Union Environment Minister has hailed the KURMA mobile application as a unique tool for tracking and reporting Indian turtles. Facts: KURMA App: It is aimed at turtle conservation by providing users a database to identify a species but also provides the location of the nearest rescue centre for turtles across the country. Developed by:… Continue reading Mobile app KURMA helps save turtles in India
United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
News: The United Arab Emirates has launched its Emirates Mars mission from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center. Facts: HOPE Spacecraft or Emirates Mars Mission: It is a Mars mission launched by the United Arab Emirates.It is also the first interplanetary mission for the Arab World. Aim: To search for the connection between current martian weather and… Continue reading United Arab Emirates launches mission to Mars
Explained: Why community transmission no longer matters at this stage
News: The Government of India insists that COVID-19 has still not reached a stage of community transmission in spite of more than 1.1 million people having been infected with the novel coronavirus in India. Facts: Stages of Transmission: Stage 1- Imported Transmission: It is when cases are imported from affected countries without any local origin… Continue reading Explained: Why community transmission no longer matters at this stage
Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
News: The International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT) has launched its e-portal named “ASPIRE”( Automobile Solutions Portal for Industry, Research & Education). Facts: Objective: To facilitate the Indian Automotive Industry to become self reliant by assisting in innovation and adoption of global technological advancements by bringing together the stakeholders from various associated avenues. Key Activities Includes:… Continue reading Automotive technology e-portal from International Centre of Automotive Technology(ICAT)
Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
News: India and the United States have issued a joint statement with the U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership. Facts: U.S.-India Strategic Energy Partnership(SEP): It was established in 2018 to build upon energy partnership and set the stage for meaningful engagements through robust government-to-government cooperation and industry engagement. Pillars: The SEP organizes inter-agency engagement on both sides… Continue reading Joint Statement on U.S.-India Strategy Energy Partnership
