News: The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre has gone digital in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Tala-Maddale: It is an ancient form of performance dialogue or debate performance in Southern India in the Karavali and Malnad regions of Karnataka and Kerala. The artform is a derived form of Yakshagana—a classical dance… Continue reading Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
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India and Japan Join Hands For – ‘Lunar Polar Exploration’ mission
News: Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency(JAXA) will be launching a joint lunar mission called the Lunar Polar Exploration(LPE). Facts: Launch Year: 2023 Aim: To send a lunar rover and lander to explore the south pole region of the Moon. Objective: To obtain data on the quantity and forms of water resources… Continue reading India and Japan Join Hands For – ‘Lunar Polar Exploration’ mission
Government launches ”Aarogyapath” Healthcare Supply Chain Portal
News: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has launched Arogyapath Portal. Facts: Aarogyapath: It is a national healthcare supply chain portal that aims to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies to manufacturers, suppliers and customers to effectively deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.
Odisha’s unique festival Raja Parba begins
News: The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba Festival. Facts: Raja Parba: It is a three-day unique festival in Odisha celebrating the onset of monsoon and the earth’s womanhood.It is believed that during this time the Mother Earth or Bhudevi undergoes menstruation.
RECOVERY Trial
Facts: RECOVERY trial is a large randomised controlled trial conducted in the U.K.It aims to test five drugs to identify treatments that may be beneficial for people hospitalised with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. Additional Facts: Solidarity Trial: It is an international clinical trial launched by the World Health Organization(WHO) and partners to help find an… Continue reading RECOVERY Trial
World Day Against Child Labour
News: The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is being observed on 12 June. Facts: It was started in 2002 by International Labour Organisation(ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child labour. Theme: COVID-19: Protect children from child labour now more than ever. Additional Facts: UN Sustainable Development Goal Target 8.7: It calls for an end… Continue reading World Day Against Child Labour
RBI panel to review ownership of private banks
Facts: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a five-member Internal Working committee to review ownership guidelines and corporate structure for ‘Indian Private Sector Banks’.It is headed by P K Mohanty.
India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
News: After joining Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as Observer, India is looking to post Navy Liaison Officers at Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre(RMIFC) in Madagascar and also at the European maritime surveillance initiative in the Strait of Hormuz(EMASOH) for improved Maritime Domain Awareness. Facts: RMIFC: It functions under the aegis of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC)… Continue reading India looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia is being recognised is the sinking of ground surface due to permafrost thaw. Facts: Permafrost: It is a ground that remains completely frozen at 0 degrees Celsius or below for at least two years.It is defined… Continue reading Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
Union Minister launches Sahakar Mitra Scheme
News: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme for young professionals. Facts: Sahakar Mitra Scheme is an initiative of National Cooperative Development Corporation(NCDC). Aim: To help cooperative institutions access new and innovative ideas of young professionals while the interns will gain experience of working in the field… Continue reading Union Minister launches Sahakar Mitra Scheme
