News:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.70 lakh crore ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’ relief package Facts: Aim: To provide relief to the urban and rural poor amid Coronavirus pandemic Components: Insurance scheme for health workers: Health professionals in Government Hospitals and Health Care Centres to be compensated with an amount of Rs 50… Continue reading Finance Minister announces Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana
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Project Isaac
News:Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched Project Isaac. Facts: Aim:To engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their homes because of Coronavirus. Additional Facts: Background: The project is inspired by Sir Isaac Newton who was sent home by his College because of the Great… Continue reading Project Isaac
World Water Development Report 2020
News:The World Water Development Report 2020 has been released. Facts: The report is produced annually by the UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme(WWAP) and released by UN-Water. Title: Water and climate Change
MACS 4028- Wheat Variety
News:Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI),Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology have developed a wheat variety named MACS 4028. Facts: MACS-4028: It is a biofortified durum wheat variety. Benefits: High protein content , better zinc and iron content, superior and stable yielding ability and good milling quality. Resistance to: stem… Continue reading MACS 4028- Wheat Variety
Centre for Internet of Ethical Things
News:Karnataka Government has decided to set up a Centre for Internet of Ethical Things In Bengaluru. Facts: It is a collaboration with the World Economic Forum(WEF) Aim: To bring together aspects of Artificial Intelligence(AI), Internet of Things(IoT) and Ethics on a single platform. Additional Facts: Artificial Intelligence: It refers to the ability of machines to… Continue reading Centre for Internet of Ethical Things
#StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
News:National Book Trust(NBT) has launched #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative in the wake of preventive measures taken by the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Facts: Aim:To encourage people to read books by staying at Home. Additional Facts: National Book Trust: It is an Indian publishing house which functions as an autonomous body under the… Continue reading #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
National Food Security Act,2013
News:Cabinet has approved the supply of 2 kg extra subsidised food grains through the ration shops under the National Food Security Act,2013. Facts: Nodal agency:Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Objective:To provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to an adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices. Coverage:67% of the population… Continue reading National Food Security Act,2013
What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
News:Recently,a Chinese man has died from a virus known as Hantavirus. Facts: Hantavirus are a family of viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. Transmission:It does not spread from one person to another but it can be contracted if someone comes in contact with a rodent that carries the virus. Symptoms:Fatigue,fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems,… Continue reading What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
Vice President wishes Nation on the eve of Traditional New Year Festivals
News:The Vice President of India has wished the people on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand which mark the beginning of a new year in different parts of India. Facts: Ugadi: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Yugadi /Ugadi: Karnataka Gudi Padwa: Maharashtra Cheti Chand: Sindhis Sajibu Cheiraoba: Meiteis(Manipur) Navreh: Kashmir.
Hubli-Ankola Railway Line Project
News:Karnataka chief Minister has approved the Hubballi-Ankola railway line project despite opposition by several members of the State Board of Wildlife. Facts: The railway line passes through the dense forests between two major protected areas — Kali Tiger Reserve and Bedthi Conservation Reserve which are part of Western Ghats. Additional Facts: About Kali Tiger Reserve:… Continue reading Hubli-Ankola Railway Line Project
