News: Lancet has released a study on world population trends in 195 countries. Facts: The study was conducted by the researchers at the University of Washington’s Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation(IHME). The researchers used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2017. The Global Burden of Disease Study is a comprehensive regional and… Continue reading India’s population may peak by 2047: Lancet
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HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra
News: Union HRD Minister has launched the first online National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement(NISHTHA) programme for 1,200 key resources persons of Andhra Pradesh. Facts: NISHTHA: It is an Integrated Teacher Training Programme at the elementary stage under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan. Aim: To train teachers and school principals at the elementary stage… Continue reading HRD Minister launches first online NISHTHA programme for 1,200 Key Resources Persons of Andhra
Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
News: Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for the Azad Pattan hydel power project. Facts: Azad Pattan hydel power project: It is a 700 MW hydroelectric project on the Jhelum River in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(PoK). Additional Facts: Kohala hydropower project: It is a Hydroelectric power project to be built on the Jhelum river.It is… Continue reading Azad Pattan Hydropower Project
Maharashtra seeks alternative route for rail line through Melghat Tiger Reserve
News: Maharashtra has asked the Union government for an alternate alignment to be considered for the upgradation of the railway line passing through Melghat Tiger Reserve(MTR). Facts: Melghat Tiger Reserve: It lies in Amravati district in the state of Maharashtra bordering Madhya Pradesh.It is also a part of the Satpura-Maikal landscape. Vegetation: The forests are… Continue reading Maharashtra seeks alternative route for rail line through Melghat Tiger Reserve
India-EU Summit pushes cooperation in civil nuclear R&D, trade, security, cyber space
News: The 15th India-European Union Summit was held in the virtual platform. Facts: Key Facts Related to Summit: India-EU Strategic Partnership: A Roadmap to 2025: It was endorsed as a common roadmap to guide joint action and further strengthen the India-EU Strategic Partnership over the next five years. Civil Nuclear Cooperation agreement: India and the… Continue reading India-EU Summit pushes cooperation in civil nuclear R&D, trade, security, cyber space
First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
News: The Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) has approved the first fully indigenously developed conjugate vaccine for pneumonia developed by the Serum Institute of India,Pune. Facts: Pneumonia: It is an infection in one or both lungs.The infection causes inflammation in the air sacs in your lungs which are called alveoli.The alveoli fill with fluid or… Continue reading First indigenous vaccine for infant pneumonia approved
Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
News: The Prime Minister will virtually address the high-level segment of United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) as this year marks the 75th anniversary of the Council. Facts: The United Nations Economic and Social Council(ECOSOC) was established in 1945.It is one of the six main organs of the United Nations. Other organs are UNSC, UNGA,… Continue reading Prime minister to address UN ECOSOC
PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
News: Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has released guidelines on digital education titled ‘PRAGYATA’. Facts: Aim: To assist School Heads, Teachers, parents and students in E-learning. Prepared by: The guidelines have been prepared by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). These are only advisory in nature and state governments can formulate… Continue reading PRAGYATA Guidelines on Digital Education
Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
News: The report titled “State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World” has been released. Facts: The report is jointly produced by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), United Nations Children’s Fund(UNICEF), UN World Food Programme(WFP) and World Health Organization(WHO). Aim: To produce most authoritative global study on… Continue reading Achieving Zero Hunger by 2030 in doubt, UN report warns
World Youth Skills Day
News: Prime Minister will deliver an address to mark World Youth Skills Day. Facts: World Youth Skills Day: It has been celebrated every year on 15th July since 2014. Aim:To acknowledge and celebrate the importance of equipping young people with skills for employment, decent work and entrepreneurship. Theme: Skills for a Resilient Youth. Additional Facts:… Continue reading World Youth Skills Day
