India is host to 457 migratory fauna, shows latest CMS list News: Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) for the first time compiled the list of migratory species of India under the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS). Facts: Globally, more than 650 species are listed under the CMS appendices The total number of migratory fauna from… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 2nd, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
Govt approves 32 projects under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana News:A total of 32 projects have been sanctioned under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY). The projects envisage the creation of direct and indirect employment for about 15,000 persons Facts: Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters)… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 29th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020
What is 2020 CD3, a mini-moon? News:Astronomers have observed a small object orbiting Earth, which they have dubbed a “mini-moon” or the planet’s “second moon”. It has been named 2020 CD3. Facts: 2020 CD3 It is a Temporarily Captured Object (TCO) with a diameter of 1.9-3.5 m. It was discovered by Kacper Wierzchos and Teddy… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 28th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
Govt to host Artificial Intelligence-focused Raise 2020 summit News:The Government has announced that it will hold the RAISE 2020- ‘Responsible AI for Social Empowerment 2020’ summit in New Delhi between April 11 and April 12. Facts: About RAISE 2020: Aim:To bring together people to exchange ideas on the use of Artificial Intelligence for social empowerment,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 27th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
Two-thirds of most polluted cities are in India: global report News: Pollution tracker IQAir and Greenpeace released the 2019 World Air Quality Report. The ranking in the report is based on a comparison of PM2.5 levels. Facts: Key Takeaways: 90% of the global population breathe unsafe air Most polluted countries (accounting for population): Bangladesh, Pakistan,… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 26th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
Biodiversity management committees(BMC) News: The National Biodiversity Authority(NBA) has told the National Green Tribunal(NGT) that it has created around 2.4 lakh biodiversity management committees(BMC) as of January 2020. Facts: About Biodiversity management committees(BMC): The Biodiversity Management Committees (BMCs) are statutory bodies that are formed by the local bodies under Biological Diversity Act 2002. Composition: The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 25th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
News: The 13th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP13) concluded in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Facts: Key takeaways: Seven species added to Appendix I: Asian Elephant, Jaguar, Great Indian Bustard, Bengal Florican, Little Bustard, Antipodean Albatross, and the Oceanic White-tip Shark. 3… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 24th, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
Department of Telecommunications launches ‘5G Hackathon’ News:Department of Telecommunications(DoT) has launched ‘5G Hackathon’ in association with the Government, academia and Industry Stakeholders. Facts: About ‘5G Hackathon’: The Hackathon aims at shortlisting India’s cutting edge ideas that can be converted into workable 5G products and solutions. It is open to developers, start-ups, Small and Medium Enterprises… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 23rd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
Food Planet Prize News:Sweden has created two $1 million prizes named “Food Planet Prize” for solutions to feed billions of people. Facts: About the Prize: The Prize will be presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. Aim:To recognize ground-breaking initiatives from around the world that addresses the climate change threats towards food supply.… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 21st, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
Union Cabinet approves creation of 22nd Law Commission News:The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the 22nd Law Commission. Facts: About Law commission: The Law Commission of India is a non-statutory body constituted by the Government of India every three years since 1955. The 21st Law Commission of India was established in 2015 and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 20th, 2020
