News: Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI) has sent alerts to all the States, Union Territories and the central agencies on a malicious software named Cerberus threat that is taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic. Facts: Cerberus:It is a banking Trojan which is primarily used to steal financial data such as credit card numbers. It uses a… Continue reading CBI alerts States, U.T.s and Central agencies to malicious software threat
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Three new plant Species in Western Ghats
News:Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered three new plant species in the evergreen forest patches of the southern end of the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Facts: Eugenia sphaerocarpa: It belongs to the Myrtaceae or Rose apple family.It was found in the Malabar wildlife sanctuary in Kerala. Goniothalamus sericeus: It belongs to… Continue reading Three new plant Species in Western Ghats
National community-based sero-survey to estimate prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Facts: Sero Survey: It involves testing the blood samples of a group of individuals to monitor trends in prevalence of the novel coronavirus or SARS-COV-2 infection at the district level. Under this, a combination of Elisa antibody kits and RT-PCR will be used for testing.For RT-PCR tests, throat and nasal swabs will be collected. Bodies… Continue reading National community-based sero-survey to estimate prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection
Govt launches initiatives on International Day of Biodiversity
News:On the occasion of the International Day for Biological Diversity 2020, the Union Minister of Environment has launched key initiatives towards conservation of biodiversity. Facts: Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship Programme: It was launched by the National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Aim: To engage 20 students with postgraduate degrees for a period of… Continue reading Govt launches initiatives on International Day of Biodiversity
RBI announces nine additional measures for strengthening the Economy
News:Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has announced several measures for strengthening the Economy in the uncertain times ushered in by the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Key measures: Repo Rate: It is the rate at which the RBI lends money to the banks for a short term.It has been reduced by 40 basis points from 4.4% to 4.0%.… Continue reading RBI announces nine additional measures for strengthening the Economy
Explained: What is the sonic boom that rattled Bengaluru?
News:A Sonic boom (a loud sound) which was heard in Bengaluru was probably heard while the IAF aircraft was decelerating from supersonic to subsonic speed. Facts: Sonic Boom: It is the sound associated with the shock waves created whenever an object travels through the air faster than the speed of sound. It generates enormous amounts… Continue reading Explained: What is the sonic boom that rattled Bengaluru?
UN praises LGBTQI initiative
News:United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s ‘khudol’(gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Khudol (gifts) is a people lead initiative implemented by Ya_All, an Imphal-based NGO. Aim: To ensure food, health and hygiene of the LGBTQI+ community, people living with HIV, daily-wage earners,… Continue reading UN praises LGBTQI initiative
9th Edition of the Status Paper on Government Debt
News:The Central Government has released the Ninth Edition of the Status Paper on the Government Debt which provides a detailed analysis of the Overall Debt Position of the Government of India. Facts: The Central Government has been bringing-out a Status Paper on Government Debt since 2010-11. Key Takeaways: Central Government’s Debt as a percentage of… Continue reading 9th Edition of the Status Paper on Government Debt
Cabinet approves Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFCs
News:Union Cabinet has approved a Special Liquidity Scheme for Non-Banking Financial Companies(NBFCs) and Housing Finance Companies(HFCs) to improve liquidity position of the NBFCs/HFCs. Facts: The Scheme will be administered by the Department of Financial Services. Under the Scheme, a large public sector bank would set up a Special Purpose Vehicle(SPV) to manage a Stressed Asset… Continue reading Cabinet approves Special Liquidity Scheme for NBFCs/HFCs
Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
News:Government of India has launched a scheme for 100% solarisation of Konark sun temple and Konark town in Odisha. Facts: Objective: To develop the historical Sun temple town of Konark in Odisha as ‘Surya Nagri’ and to convey a message of synergy between the modern use of solar energy and the ancient Sun Temple. Implementation:… Continue reading Government of India launches scheme for 100 % solarisation of Konark sun temple & Konark town
