News:The annual Chaitra Jatra festival scheduled to be held in Odisha’s Tara Tarini hill shrine was cancelled as a precautionary measure against COVID-19 infection. Facts: About the Festival: Chaitra Jatra is celebrated at Tara Tarini hill shrine in the Hindu month of Chaitra. Tara Tarini hill shrine is located at Kumari hill on banks of… Continue reading Chaitra Jatra Festival
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Explained: Herd immunity
News:Recently,the UK government has announced that it is aiming to achieve herd immunity as a way of tackling COVID-19. Facts: About Herd Immunity: Herd immunity is when a large number of people are vaccinated against a disease, lowering the chances of others being infected by it. However,this type of immunity is usually viewed as a… Continue reading Explained: Herd immunity
50 years of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT)
News:Recently,the five permanent members(P5) of the UN Security Council issued a statement on the successful 50 years of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) which came into force on March 5, 1970. Facts: Key takeaways from the Statement: The number of nuclear weapons declined rapidly from the Cold War peak of 70,300 nuclear warheads in 1986… Continue reading 50 years of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT)
Explained:What is sepsis
News:Recently,many coronavirus patients have died of sepsis after the body’s immune system goes into overdrive. Facts: About Sepsis: Sepsis is a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by the body’s immune system overreacting in response to an infection.This overactive, toxic response can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and death. Causes: It can be triggered by… Continue reading Explained:What is sepsis
SAARC Virtual Conference on Coronavirus
News:The Prime Minister addressed all SAARC member countries via video conference to chalk out a common strategy to fight the Coronavirus in the region. Facts: Key takeaways from the address: Prime minister has proposed the creation of a COVID 19 emergency fund based on voluntary contributions from SAARC nations. India is assembling a Rapid Response… Continue reading SAARC Virtual Conference on Coronavirus
Mt Kosciuszko
News:Recently, an Indian student has conquered Mt. Kosciuszko,the highest peak in Australia. Facts: About: Mount Kosciuszko is Australia’s highest mountain located in the southeast of the country. It is sometimes also included as one of the Seven Summits which are the highest mountain peaks on each continent. Additional information: About Seven Summit: The Seven Summits… Continue reading Mt Kosciuszko
Bear and Bull Markets
News:Recently, NSE Nifty index has entered into ‘bear market’ territory in the backdrop of the declaration of the coronavirus outbreak, a pandemic by the World Health Organisation(WHO). Facts: About Bear Market: A bear market is a market that is receding where most stocks are declining in value due to widespread pessimism and negative investor sentiment.… Continue reading Bear and Bull Markets
Torreites sanchezi
News:According to a study of fossil shells of Torreites sanchez, Earth spun 372 times a year 70 million years ago compared to the current 365.This means the day was 23½ hours long compared to 24 hours. Facts: About the Study: Torreites sanchezi is an extinct mollusk species of rudist clam that lived during the Cretaceous… Continue reading Torreites sanchezi
MSME Sambandh and Udyam Sakhi Portal
News:Union minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSME) has urged all the female entrepreneurs to take maximum benefits from the MSME Sambandh and Udyam Sakhi Portal. Facts: About MSME Sambandh: The portal aims to to help in monitoring the implementation of public procurement policy for micro and small enterprises. About Udyam Sakhi: It is an… Continue reading MSME Sambandh and Udyam Sakhi Portal
Explained: Status of White Giraffe
News:Recently, Poachers have killed two extremely rare white giraffes in northeast Kenya leaving just one such animal in the world. Facts: About Giraffe: Giraffes are most often found in savanna/woodland habitats and range widely throughout Africa. IUCN Status: Vulnerable CITES:Appendix II Threats: Habitat loss, civil unrest, poaching and ecological issues. Note:The white appearance of the… Continue reading Explained: Status of White Giraffe
