News:Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment has inaugurated the week long Exhibition-cum-Fair “EKAM Fest” in New Delhi. Facts: About EKAM Fest: The word Ekam stands for Entrepreneurship, Knowledge, Awareness, Marketing.It also represents inclusiveness, oneness and unity. Aim:To a) promote entrepreneurship and knowledge among the Divyangjan/Persons with disabilities(PwDs) community b) generate awareness among society about… Continue reading EKAM Fest
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ICGS Varad
News:The Indian Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Vessel(OPV), ICGS Varad has been commissioned into service. Facts: About ICGS Varad: ICGS Varad is the the fifth in the series of seven Vikram-class offshore patrol vessel vessels being constructed by Larsen and Toubro(L&T). The vessel is the first major defence ship to clear all the sea trials in… Continue reading ICGS Varad
Sanskruti Kunj Fair
News:The Eight day cultural fair called Vasantotsav was inaugurated at Sanskruti Kunj in Gandhinagar,Gujarat. Facts: About the Sanskruti Kunj fair: It is an annual festival organised by the Government of Gujarat to celebrate the rich diverse heritage of the country. The festival is often referred to as the state’s spring festival or Basant Mahotsava as… Continue reading Sanskruti Kunj Fair
Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake
News:Researchers conducting a study in Odisha’s Chilika Lake have found the presence of fishing cats and Smooth-coated otters. Eurasian otters have also been spotted for the first time. Facts: Fishing cat: Geographic Range: South and Southeast Asia IUCN Status: Vulnerable Smooth-coated Otter: Geographic range: Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia IUCN Status: Vulnerable Eurasian Otter: Geographic… Continue reading Eurasian otter found in Chilika Lake
Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study
News: According to a survey, published in the journal Water Policy, eight towns in the Hindu Kush Himalayan region of Bangladesh, Nepal, India and Pakistan were nearly 20%-70% deficient in their water supply. Facts: Key takeaways: Major Challenges faced: changing water budgets, increasing demand for water and water scarcity. Reasons for water crisis: poor water… Continue reading Water crisis looms large in Himalayan regions, finds study
India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from India is 457 species with birds comprising 83% (380 species) of… Continue reading India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list
Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
News:Lok Sabha Speaker has launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan to create malnutrition-free India. Facts: About the Abhiyan: Aim:To preserve and maintain the health of our future generation by providing nutritional support to pregnant women and newborn. Under this Abhiyan,1,000 women would be given food items for one month. At the same time,the health of the… Continue reading Suposhit Maa Abhiyan
Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
News:The World Health Organization has increased the assessment of the risk of spread and risk of the impact of the coronavirus from high to very high at the global level. Facts: About WHO Assessment: The World Health Organization(WHO) has prepared a manual to guide the rapid risk assessment of acute public health risks. The manual… Continue reading Explained: WHO raises global risk of coronavirus to ‘very high’, what does this mean
World Rare Disease Day
News:The World Economic Forum has released a study ahead of Rare Disease Day which is observed on February 29 every year. Facts: About Rare diseases: A rare disease is a health condition of low prevalence that affects a small number of people compared with other prevalent diseases in the general population. The most common rare… Continue reading World Rare Disease Day
Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme
News:The Prime minister will distribute assistive aids and devices to senior citizens (under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana-RVY) and the physically challenged (Under ADIP Scheme) at a mega distribution camp at Prayagraj,UP. Facts: About ADIP Scheme: The scheme comes under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. Aim:To assist the needy disabled persons in procuring durable… Continue reading Assistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme
