News:Recently,Yakshavahini, a trust has made more than 900 Yakshagana scripts digitised and available online for free. Facts: Yakshagana is a temple theatre art form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories from Ramayana, Mahabharata, Bhagavata and other Hindu epics. It combines dance, music, dialogue, costumes, make-up and stage techniques with a unique style and form. It… Continue reading Digitised Scripts of Yakshagana
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National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has visited the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) Control Room and the Testing Laboratories. Facts: National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) It is an institute under the Indian Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Functions:As a nodal agency for disease surveillance facilitating prevention and… Continue reading National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)
Kuril Islands
News:Recently,US authorities have put out tsunami warnings after an earthquake has struck Russia’s Kuril Islands. Facts: Kuril Islands: It is a volcanic archipelago which separates the Sea of Okhotsk from the north Pacific Ocean.It forms part of the ‘Pacific Ring of Fire. The Islands are currently under Russian administration.However,they are also claimed by Japan. Additional… Continue reading Kuril Islands
[Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
International Court of Justice – ICJ It is the primary judicial branch of the United Nations and settles legal disputes and provides advisory opinions submitted to it by its member states. ICJ is a civil court. United Nations Security Council enforces its court’s rulings. ICJ is composed of 15 judges elected for 9 years term… Continue reading [Prelims 2020] [Difference] International Court of Justice (ICJ) and International Criminal Court (ICC)
World Water Day 2020
News:World Water Day is being observed on 22 March,2020. Facts: World Water Day is an event initiated by UN Water. Aim: Raise awareness about people living without access to safe water and tackle the global water crisis. Theme: Water and Climate Change Core focus: To support the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6: water… Continue reading World Water Day 2020
Explained: Devonian period
News:Researchers have revealed how the human hand evolved from fish fins based on their analysis of an ancient fossil found in Canada.The fossil may be from the Late Devonian period. Facts: Devonian Period: The Devonian Period occurred from 416 million to 358 million years ago. This period is often known as the Age of Fishes … Continue reading Explained: Devonian period
Invest India Business Immunity Platform
News:Invest India has launched an Invest India Business Immunity Platform. Facts: Aim:To provide a comprehensive resource to help businesses and investors get real-time updates on India’s active response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Additional information: About Invest India: It is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of India and acts as the first point of reference… Continue reading Invest India Business Immunity Platform
Extradition Treaty between India and Belgium
News:Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the signing and ratifying of the Extradition Treaty between India and Belgium. Facts: Obligation to Extradite: Each Party agrees to extradite a person accused/convicted of an extraditable offence in the territory of the other Party. Extraditable Offences: an offence punishable under the laws of both the Parties with imprisonment… Continue reading Extradition Treaty between India and Belgium
Finance Bill, 2020 passed in Lok Sabha
News: Finance bill 2020 passed in Lok Sabha Facts: Key highlights Non-resident Indians will be taxed on India-controlled income above Rs 15 lakh. DDT exemption will be given to REITs and InvITs if not under the new corporate tax regime. Tax exemption to Sovereign Wealth Fund extended to Pension Funds for infra investment. TDS rate… Continue reading Finance Bill, 2020 passed in Lok Sabha
IIT Madras to host India’s first ‘Global Hyperloop Pod Competition’
News: Indian Institute of Technology Madras will organize India’s first Global Hyperloop Pod Competition, in July 2020, to increase awareness and enthusiasm about Hyperloop in India. Facts: Hyperloop: It is a proposed mode of transportation, a high-speed train that travels in a near-vacuum tube. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace… Continue reading IIT Madras to host India’s first ‘Global Hyperloop Pod Competition’
