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Explained: How a traditional practice is coming in the way of Japan’s Covid response
News: In Japan, a centuries-old ritual called “Hanko” is being blamed for impeding social distancing efforts in tackling the novel coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Hanko:It is a personal stamp used in Japan that is equivalent to a signature in other countries and is an essential part of several transactions. Origin: The use of this traditional stamp… Continue reading Explained: How a traditional practice is coming in the way of Japan’s Covid response
Energy Transition Index 2020
News: World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the annual rankings of the global Energy Transition Index. Facts: The Global Energy Transition index is an annual report that ranks 115 economies across: Performance of their energy systems and Transition readiness for a secure, sustainable affordable and inclusive energy system Key Takeaways: Top 3: Sweden topped the index… Continue reading Energy Transition Index 2020
Explained: What is the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system
News: Finance minister has announced the national rollout of a ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system in all states and Union Territories by March 2021. Facts: One nation one ration card System: It envisages inter-state portability of ration cards under National Food Security Act, 2013(NFSA). Under this, the migratory ration card holders can take their… Continue reading Explained: What is the ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ system
Ministry of Tourism organises webinar series on ‘Exploring River Nila’
News: The Ministry of Tourism’s 17th Dekho ApnaDesh webinar was titled ‘Exploring River Nila’. Facts: Nila river is also known as Bharathappuzha.It is the second longest river in Kerala after Periyar. Origin: It originates from Thirumoorthy Hills of Anamalais in Tamil Nadu.It flows through Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram Districts in Kerala and drains into the… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises webinar series on ‘Exploring River Nila’
DBT floats N-BRIC to drive PPP in innovation to fight Covid-19
News: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has established the National Biomedical Resource Indigenisation Consortium(N-BRIC) to drive indigenous innovation. Facts: N-BRIC: It is a Public Private Partnership(PPP) between DBT and Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises(ABLE) and Confederation of Indian Industry(CII). The consortium is being hosted by the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms(C-CAMP). Aim: To establish… Continue reading DBT floats N-BRIC to drive PPP in innovation to fight Covid-19
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Union Minister dedicates COBAS-6800 testing machine to the nation
Facts: COBAS 6800 is a fully automated machine enabled with robotics for performing RT-PCR tests for COVID-19. The machine provides high-volume quality testing and will be able to test around 1200 samples in 24 hours. It is installed at the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC). Significance: It will help minimize the chance of contamination and… Continue reading Union Minister dedicates COBAS-6800 testing machine to the nation
2nd economic package tranche: Atma Nirbhar Bharat
News: Union Finance Ministry announced the 2nd economic package under Atma Nirbhar Bharat for supporting the poor, including migrants, farmers, small businesses and street vendors. Facts: Key measures: Migrants: Free food grains will be supplied to all Migrant labourers for 2 months i.e. May and June,2020.Migrant labourers not covered under National Food Security Act(NFSA),2013 or… Continue reading 2nd economic package tranche: Atma Nirbhar Bharat
