News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin. The activities on Earth Day are led and coordinated by Earth Day Network. It is a US… Continue reading World Earth Day
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Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
News:The Government of India has announced the setting up of a new task force to work on the development of vaccines and potential drugs. Facts: Chairman: It is co-chaired by Vinod Paul, member NITI Aayog and Professor K Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government. Other members: It will include representatives of the Ministry… Continue reading Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
China may have conducted low-level nuclear test, US claims
News:The United States has claimed that China may have conducted a low level zero yield nuclear test. Facts: Zero yield: It refers to a nuclear test in which there is no explosive chain reaction of the type ignited by the detonation of a nuclear warhead. Additional Facts: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) It is a multilateral… Continue reading China may have conducted low-level nuclear test, US claims
Post-Intensive Care Syndrome(PICS)
News:After leaving the Intensive care unit(ICU), some Covid-19 patients may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care syndrome(PICS). Facts: Post-intensive care syndrome(PICS) is a collection of physical, mental and emotional symptoms that continue to persist after a patient leaves the intensive care unit(ICU). Causes: Prolonged mechanical ventilation, experienced sepsis, multiple organ failure and a… Continue reading Post-Intensive Care Syndrome(PICS)
Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
News: Ministry of Culture launched National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India Facts: Aim: To raise awareness about the various intangible cultural heritage elements from different states of India at national and international level and ensure their protection. Classification: Oral traditions and expressions, including language as a vehicle of the intangible cultural heritage;… Continue reading Government launches the National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India
India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
News: The government formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. Facts: Aim: To enable COVID-19-related research by academia, industry and international community. Functions: create clinical cohorts focussing on long term follow-up of people for better understanding of the disease. collect bio-specimens which will form the basis for further… Continue reading India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
News:Thailand has found the largest number of nests of rare leatherback sea turtles in two decades on beaches Facts: Leatherback sea turtles are the largest turtles on Earth. They are named for their shell, which is leather-like rather than hard, like other turtles. Geographic Range: They are distributed across the globe with nesting sites on… Continue reading Deserted Thai beaches lure leatherback sea turtles to build most nests in 20 years
Demo 2 Mission: NASA will launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in nearly a decade
News: NASA and SpaceX are targeting May 27 for the launch of Demo-2. Facts: Demo-2 is the first crewed test flight of the Crew Dragon spacecraft. It is a part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. The mission envisions sending a crew of two astronauts on a 14-day test mission to the International Space Station (ISS).… Continue reading Demo 2 Mission: NASA will launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in nearly a decade
Vertical Transmission
News:Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) has laid down the need for healthcare workers to factor in the consequences of the probable vertical transmission of COVID-19. Facts: Vertical transmission: It refers to the transmission of an infection from a pregnant woman to her child.It can be antenatal (before birth), perinatal (weeks immediately prior to or after… Continue reading Vertical Transmission
RBI announces second set of measures to preserve financial stability
News:The Reserve Bank of India has come out with the second set of monetary policy measures to preserve financial stability after the government has extended the lockdown. Facts: Reverse Repo Rate:It is the short term borrowing rate at which RBI borrows money from banks.It has been cut to 3.75% from 4%. Liquidity Coverage Ratio(LCR): It… Continue reading RBI announces second set of measures to preserve financial stability
