News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 IUCN Status: Vulnerable Geographic range: Bhutan; Cambodia; China; India; Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Malaysia; Myanmar; Nepal; Thailand; Viet… Continue reading Indian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
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Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
News:Recently,the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was chaired by the Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister. Facts: About INCCU: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the Government of India in 1949.It was made a permanent commission in 1951. It functions under the Department of Secondary and Higher Education in the Ministry… Continue reading Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
Gatka Martial Art
News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated with the Sikh gurus.It imbibes sword and sticks fighting skills and self-control. It is believed to have originated when the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind adopted… Continue reading Gatka Martial Art
Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that constitutes a public health risk to other States through the international spread of the disease and potentially requires a coordinated international response. The responsibility of… Continue reading Explained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI
News:India and Bangladesh will hold the ninth edition of the joint military training exercise called SAMPRITI at Umroi,Meghalaya. Facts: About Exercise SAMPRITI: The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held alternately in India and Bangladesh.It was held for the first time in 2011. The aim of this exercise is to build, strengthen and promote positive… Continue reading Curtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI
Karnataka anti-superstition law
News:Karnataka Government has formally notified the Karnataka Prevention and Eradication of Inhuman Evil Practices and Black Magic Act,2017. Facts: Key provisions of the act: The act bans performing any black magic, inhumane act and evil practices in search of treasure or bounty, tantric acts. The practices such as barring menstruating women from entering houses of… Continue reading Karnataka anti-superstition law
Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
News:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a new initiative called ‘Direct CTO(Consent to Operate)’ Scheme for Green category industries. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to enable companies operating under ‘green category industries’ receive faster clearances from government to commence operations. Under the scheme,the green industries just need to apply for consent to establish… Continue reading Direct CTO Scheme for Green Category Industries
“Data on Police Organizations”
News: Union Home Minister has realized “Data on Police Organizations as on 1.1.2019” published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development. Facts: Key takeaways: Total Actual Police Force (Civil + DAR+ Spl. Armed): 20, 67,270 Vacancy: 5,28,165 The percentage increase of Women Police over the Addiprevious year: 9.52% Actual Population per Police person (PPP):… Continue reading “Data on Police Organizations”
Traffic Index 2019
News:TomTom,the Netherlands-based global provider of navigation, traffic and map products has released the Traffic Index 2019. Facts: About the index: The index uses location technology to collect traffic information and has been publishing city rankings for nine years.It has covered 416 cities across 57 countries. For this study,congestion has been defined in terms of the… Continue reading Traffic Index 2019
Explained:Trump’s New Middle East plan
News:US President has released the Middle East plan,Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People. Facts: Issues between Israel and Palestine: The status of Jerusalem including historical sites sacred to Judaism, Islam and Christianity. Establishing mutually agreed borders and finding security arrangements to satisfy Israeli fears of attacks… Continue reading Explained:Trump’s New Middle East plan
