News:Indian Prime Minister will participate in the Buddha Purnima celebrations. Facts: Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak Purnima is the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. The day commemorates birth, enlightenment and Death (or Parinirvana) of Lord Buddha, all of which is said to have taken place on the same day. The… Continue reading Prime minister to address Buddha Purnima celebrations
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China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
News:China has successfully launched the Long March 5B’ rocket and its prototype spacecraft from the Wenchang launch site in the southern island of Hainan,China. Facts: Long March 5B: It is a new version of the Long March 5 launcher, China’s most powerful rocket designed to: Transport astronauts to the permanent space station that China plans… Continue reading China’s new large rocket makes maiden flight
Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
News:The Iranian parliament has approved a bill to allow a major overhaul in the country’s currency rial. Facts: Key Features of the Bill: It allows the government to slash four zeros from the rial and to replace Iranian national currency Rial with another basic unit of currency called Toman(redenomination).Each Toman will be equal to 10,000… Continue reading Amid high inflation, Iran to get a new currency
New specified health warnings on tobacco product packs
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare amended Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules, 2008. Facts: New sets of specified health warnings for all tobacco product packs has been notified by the amendment. All tobacco products manufactured or imported or packaged on or after September 1, shall display the first images… Continue reading New specified health warnings on tobacco product packs
Russia to launch the first satellite to monitor Arctic climate this year
News: Russia will launch first Arktika-M satellite in 2020 Facts: Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite Aim: To monitor the meteorological conditions in the Arctic region. Significance: It will allow for improved weather forecasts and enable scientists to study climate change better.
CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country
News:Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is the only centre in India to conduct pooled testing. Facts: It is a fundamental life science research establishment located in Hyderabad It operates under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Additional Facts: Pooled Testing: Pooled testing, also known as group testing, is a… Continue reading CCMB conducts tests on COVID-19; only centre to pool samples in the country
Explained: What is silent hypoxia
News:Many COVID-19 patients have reported a condition called ‘silent’ or ‘happy’ hypoxia. Facts: Silent or Happy hypoxia: It is a condition in which the patients have extremely low levels of oxygen concentration, yet they do not show signs of breathlessness. How can it be detected? Medical experts have said that a medical device called a… Continue reading Explained: What is silent hypoxia
It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit
News:British Prime Minister at the Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference has said that all countries should step up their efforts and work together on fighting the coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Coronavirus Global Response International Pledging Conference :It was co-hosted by the UK and eight other countries and organisations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway,… Continue reading It’s humanity against the virus, British PM tells COVID-19 global summit
India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
News:The Government of India has issued a strong protest over an order by the Pakistan Supreme Court allowing the government to hold elections in the region of Gilgit-Baltistan. Facts: Gilgit Baltistan:It is a region administered by Pakistan as an administrative territory.It borders Azad Kashmir to the south, Afghanistan to the north, China to the east… Continue reading India lodges protest against Pak SC nod to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan
Niti Aayog starts campaign to ‘protect’ senior citizens during COVID-19
News:Niti Aayog in association with Piramal Foundation has launched a campaign ‘Surakshit Dada-Dadi & Nana-Nani Abhiyan’. Facts: Aim:To create awareness about various aspects of senior citizens health and lifestyle including preventive measures and requisite behavioral changes in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Coverage:It will cover over 2.9 million senior citizens in 25 Aspirational districts across Assam,… Continue reading Niti Aayog starts campaign to ‘protect’ senior citizens during COVID-19
