News: NITI Aayog has presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum(HLPF) on Sustainable Development,2020. Facts: Voluntary National Review(VNR): It is a comprehensive account of the adoption and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 Agenda in India. Title of the report: Decade of Action: Taking SDGs from… Continue reading NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum
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Explained: What is Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise?
News: The recently discovered comet called C/2020 F3 also known as NEOWISE after the NASA telescope that discovered it will make its closest approach to the Earth on July 22. Facts: Additional Facts: NEOWISE Telescope: The Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) is a NASA infrared-wavelength astronomical space telescope active from 2009 to 2011. In 2013,… Continue reading Explained: What is Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise?
Overharvesting turns ‘Himalayan viagra’ into a ‘vulnerable’ species
News: The world’s costliest fungus, Ophiocordyceps sinensis also known as Himalayan Viagra has entered the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s(IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. Facts: Ophiocordyceps sinensis: It is a caterpillar fungus endemic to the Himalayan and Tibetan plateau and found in China, Bhutan, Nepal and India. In India, it is primarily found… Continue reading Overharvesting turns ‘Himalayan viagra’ into a ‘vulnerable’ species
Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod
News: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended the grant of Environmental Clearance for the development of Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR). Facts: Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR): It is an economic corridor that encompasses two states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The project is part of Bharatmala Pariyojna and will be implemented by… Continue reading Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod
Iran drops India from Chabahar rail project, cites funding delay
News: Iran government has decided to move ahead with the construction of a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan along the border with Afghanistan on its own as it cited delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the project. Facts: Chabahar Rail Line: It is a 628-kilometre railway line that connects Chabahar… Continue reading Iran drops India from Chabahar rail project, cites funding delay
Punjab farmers find a better way to grow paddy
News: Punjab Farmers are using direct seeding of rice (DSR) technique to grow paddy instead of traditional ‘transplanting’ practice due to labour shortage following an exodus of migrant labourers amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the DSR method of rice cultivation? Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR): It refers to the process of establishing a rice… Continue reading Punjab farmers find a better way to grow paddy
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App
News: NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) has launched the ‘ATL App Development Module’ for school children all across the country. Facts: ATL App Development Module: It is a free online course on app development that aims to hone the skills of school students and transform them from App users to App makers under the Atal… Continue reading NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission launches ATL App
Avg global temperature can rise by 1.5°C in next 5 years: WMO report
News: World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released a report titled “The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update”. Facts: The Global Annual to Decadal Climate Update report is led by the United Kingdom’s Met Office. Aim: To provide a climate outlook for the next five years by harnessing the expertise of internationally acclaimed climate scientists and the… Continue reading Avg global temperature can rise by 1.5°C in next 5 years: WMO report
Biocon Gets Regulatory Nod To Use Drug Itolizumab On COVID-19 Patients
News: Biocon drug Itolizumab has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) for treating moderate to severe Covid-19 patients. Facts: Itolizumab: It is a monoclonal antibody drug manufactured by Biocon for the treatment of severe chronic plaque psoriasis. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins that act like human antibodies in the immune system and… Continue reading Biocon Gets Regulatory Nod To Use Drug Itolizumab On COVID-19 Patients
US remains India’s top trading partner in 2019-20
News: Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released the data on Bilateral trade between India-US for 2019-20. Facts: Key Takeaways: Largest Trading Partner: United States(US) has remained India’s top trading partner for the second consecutive fiscal in 2019-20. The bilateral trade between the US and India stood at $ 88.75 billion in 2019-02 as against… Continue reading US remains India’s top trading partner in 2019-20
