News:UN75 Initiative has released the findings from the first three months of Global Dialogue. Facts: The UN75 Initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2019. Aim:To build a global vision for the year 2045 by initiating a dialogue and action on how we can build a better world despite the many challenges we face.… Continue reading UN75 Initiative
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Basava Jayanthi
News:The Prime minister has greeted the people on the occasion of Basava Jayanthi,the Birth anniversary of Lord Basaveshwara. Facts: Basavanna was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka. Contributions: He rejected gender or social discrimination, superstitions and… Continue reading Basava Jayanthi
Rohtang Pass
News:The Border Roads Organisation(BRO) has opened the Rohtang Pass for transporting essential supplies and relief materials to the Lahaul and Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh amid the lockdown. Facts: Rohtang Pass is present on the Pir Panjal Range of Himalayas.It connects the Kullu Valley with Lahaul and Spiti Valleys of Himachal Pradesh. The pass lies… Continue reading Rohtang Pass
World Bank Migration and Development Brief
News:The World Bank has released its report “Migration and Development Brief”. It focuses on COVID-19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens. Facts: The report is prepared by the Migration and Remittances Unit- the research and data arm of the World Bank.It is released twice a year. Aim:To provide an update on key developments in the area… Continue reading World Bank Migration and Development Brief
Trade and Development Report
News:The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) has released its updated Trade and Development Report. Facts: The Trade and Development Report (TDR) is issued every year since 1981. Aim: To analyse current economic trends and major policy issues of international concern and make suggestions for addressing these issues at various levels. Additional Facts: UNCTAD:… Continue reading Trade and Development Report
Bill of Lading
News:The government is fast tracking a plan to implement electronic Bill of Lading(eBL) to facilitate business continuity in the trade documentation process. Facts: A Bill of Lading is the key legal document in the global trade. It is issued by a carrier to a shipper that details the type, quantity, and destination of the goods… Continue reading Bill of Lading
Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients
News:World Health Organization(WHO) recognises three stages of COVID-19 transmission — symptomatic, presymptomatic and asymptomatic. Facts: Symptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission from a person while they are experiencing symptoms. Presymptomatic transmission: It happens when a person spreads the disease before symptoms appear and eventually develops symptoms themselves. Asymptomatic transmission: It refers to transmission of the… Continue reading Routes of Transmission from Covid-19 Patients
Commodity Markets Outlook Report
News:World Bank has released its Commodity Markets Outlook report. Facts: The report is published every year in the month of April and October. Aim: To provide market analysis for major commodity groups such as energy, metals, agriculture, precious metals, oil, fertilizers among others. Additional Facts: World Bank: It is an International financial Institution that was… Continue reading Commodity Markets Outlook Report
Ambubachi Mela
News:The Annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Ambubachi Mela is held at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. The festival is celebrated to mark the annual menstruation of the presiding Goddess Kamakhya. Significance:The ritualistic fair celebrating the goddess period is one of the reasons why… Continue reading Ambubachi Mela
Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
News:The Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan(KKA) is being implemented in 112 Aspirational districts of the country. Facts: Launched Year:2018 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Aim:To aid, assist and advise farmers to improve their farming techniques and increase their incomes. Implementation: It will be implemented in 25 Villages with more than 1000 population each in… Continue reading Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan
