News:Recently,Oman ships has arrived in Goa to participate in Naseem Al Bahr the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise. Facts: About Exercise Naseem Al Bahr: The Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr(sea breeze) is a naval exercise between the Indian Navy and Oman.The exercise is being conducted since 1993. The exercise will have two phases namely the harbour phase in Goa… Continue reading Royal Navy of Oman ships arrive in Goa for naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr
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NSE launches AI-powered learning platform NSE Knowledge Hub
News:Union Commerce minister has inaugurated the NSE Knowledge Hub. Facts: About NSE Knowledge Hub: The ‘NSE Knowledge Hub’ is an Artificial Intelligence(AI) powered learning ecosystem. The platform has been developed by NSE Academy, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange(NSE). This platform seeks to assist the banking, financial, securities and insurance (BFSI) sector in… Continue reading NSE launches AI-powered learning platform NSE Knowledge Hub
Over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika this year too
News:The Chilika Development Authority(CDA) has said that it expects over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika lake in 2020. Facts: About Chilika lake: Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest brackish water lake.It is located at the Daya River flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The lake is also the second largest coastal lagoon… Continue reading Over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika this year too
Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow
Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region
News:Recently, Al-Shabaab has attacked a military base used by the United States of America(USA) and Kenyan forces in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region. Facts: About Lamu Region: Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is situated in the Indian Ocean in the East of Kenya. Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman… Continue reading Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region
Pune to host fifth edition of global Drosophila conference
News:The fifth edition of the Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference (APDRC5) is being held at Pune,Maharashtra. Facts: About the Conference: The Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference is a biennial conference. It is being organised in India for the first time by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(IISER). The conference aims to promote the… Continue reading Pune to host fifth edition of global Drosophila conference
Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes
News:The Mizoram government is organising Zo Kutpui (festival) in at least 10 states across India and countries such as US, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Facts: About Zo Kutpui Festival: The Zo Kutpui festival aims to unify and strengthen the brotherhood among various Mizo tribes living in different parts of the world. The first edition of the… Continue reading Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes
New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth
News: ISRO is planning to launch Indian Data Relay Satellite System Facts: About Indian Data Relay Satellite System It is a set of satellites that will track, send and receive information from other Indian satellites Significance: track and be constantly in touch with Indian satellites, particularly those in low-earth orbits useful in monitoring launches Help… Continue reading New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth
Great Indian Bustard
News: Conservation efforts are having a positive impact on Great Indian Bustard population in India Facts: Conservation Efforts in India Bustard Recovery Programme: Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2015, it is a programme for Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. It recommends: linking local livelihoods with bustard… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard
Global meet on marine ecosystems
News:The third international conference on marine ecosystems – challenges and opportunities(MECOS-3) will be held in Kochi,Kerala from January 7 to 10,2019. Facts: About the Conference: The Conference is organized by the Marine Biological Association of India. The conference is aimed at reviewing the concerns involved in marine ecosystem and formulating strategies for the better and… Continue reading Global meet on marine ecosystems
