News: World Health Organization has collaborated with India to implement the National Polio Surveillance Network to contain COVID-19. Facts: It was established in 1996 by WHO and India. It aimed to assist in planning and implementing polio immunization activities and cover 100% of immunization in India. WHO’s National Polio Surveillance Project in India was renamed… Continue reading WHO thanks India for support, borrows polio-fighting strategy for COVID-19
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Finance Minister attends the Development Committee Meeting of the World Bank-IMF
News: The Union Finance Minister participated in the 101st Meeting of the Development Committee of the World Bank-IMF through a video conference. Facts: The main discussions were on World Bank Group Response to the COVID-19 Emergency, and the Covid-19 Debt Initiative: International Call for Action in Support of IDA Countries. World Bank has provided a… Continue reading Finance Minister attends the Development Committee Meeting of the World Bank-IMF
Thrissur Pooram festival
News:Thrissur Pooram festival has been cancelled for the first time due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Thrissur Pooram also known as mother of all festivals is a seven day annual Hindu festival conducted in Kerala. It was started in the 18th Century by Sakthan Thampuran, the Maharaja of erstwhile Kochi. During the festival, Paramekkavu Devi temple… Continue reading Thrissur Pooram festival
Russian poplar
News:The Jammu and Kashmir(J&K) High Court has stayed its 2015 order directing the civil administration to cut down Russian Poplar trees in the union territory of J&K. Facts: The name Russian poplar is a misnomer and has nothing to do with Russia. The tree is a Western American species known as Eastern Cottonwood (Populus deltoides)… Continue reading Russian poplar
ASEAN Special Summit
News:Vietnam is chairing a Special Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit via video-conference due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: The ASEAN is a regional grouping which was established in 1967 with the signing of the Bangkok Declaration. Members: Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Brunei, and Laos. Headquarters: Jakarta, Indonesia. Chairmanship: It… Continue reading ASEAN Special Summit
Explained:Who are Nihangs?
News:In Punjab, a group of Nihangs attacked a police personnel in the wake of lockdown due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Nihang:It is an order of Sikh warriors characterised by blue robes, antiquated arms and decorated turbans. Origin:They are believed to have originated either from Akali Dal started by Guru Hargobind or from Fateh Singh and… Continue reading Explained:Who are Nihangs?
Ambedkar Jayanti
News:On 14 April 2019, the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has been celebrated. Facts: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was born on 14 April 1891 in Mhow, Central Province (now Madhya Pradesh). He was India’s first Law Minister and was Chairman of the Drafting Committee for the new Constitution. Contributions: Mahad Satyagraha: It was led by… Continue reading Ambedkar Jayanti
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
News:The Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. Facts: The Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme was introduced in 2015.They are government securities denominated in grams of gold. Aim: To reduce the demand for physical gold and shift a part of the domestic savings used for… Continue reading Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
JUICE Mission
News:European Space Agency has announced its plan to launch JUpiter ICy moons Explorer(JUICE) mission by 2022. Facts: Aim:To spend at least three years making detailed observations of the giant gaseous planet Jupiter and three of its largest moons, Ganymede, Callisto and Europa.
World Economic Outlook
News:The International Monetary Fund(IMF) has released the World Economic Outlook Report. Facts: The report is published twice a year. Aim: To provide analysis and forecasts of economic developments of member countries and highlights risks and uncertainty. Additional Facts: International Monetary Fund(IMF): It is an organization of 189 countries which seeks to ensure the stability of… Continue reading World Economic Outlook
