News: According to a study, China which has now gone over a month without any locally transmitted Covid-19 cases was able to contain Covid-19 due to its ability to manage the serial interval. Facts: Serial Interval: It is the duration between symptom onset of a primary case and symptom onset of secondary cases(contacts) generated by… Continue reading Explained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?
Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects Nirmali and Bhaptiyahi(Saraigarh) in Bihar.The project was sanctioned by the Centre during 2003-04. Significance: The project provides a shorter route to the Northeast.It is also… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic salt pan forming part of the Kalahari Basin in the north of Namibia.The pan is mostly dry but after a heavy rain, it will acquire… Continue reading NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
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7 PM Editorial |Decline Of Vertebrates: Major Causes|17th September 2020
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ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020
Dear Friends, This is a reminder for registering for the ForumIAS Open Test – Simulator X for Prelims 2020. This weekend, write your last, but best mock with us. Discuss with peers and co-aspirants on the community – or better – ask your friends to write and share scores! Click below to register now https://go.forumias.com/159… Continue reading ForumIAS’s FREE Open Test – Annual Simulator X | 19th Sept. 2020
India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters aimed at repression of piracy and armed robbery against ships in the Western Indian Ocean Region, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. Members:… Continue reading India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
News: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen the implementation of existing frameworks to prevent, halt and reverse land degradation within G20 member states and globally taking into account possible implications on the… Continue reading Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: What is Solar Cycle: It is the cycle that the Sun’s magnetic field goes through approximately every 11 years. Solar Minimum: It is the beginning… Continue reading Explained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
