News:Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has released a report on the latest data on international arms transfers. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: India continues to be the 2nd biggest arms importer after the Saudi Arabia. Russia remained the largest arms supplier to India in 2010-14 and 2015-19 but deliveries fell by 47%. India is… Continue reading India remains second-largest arms importer in 2019
Sahyadri Megha
News:University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences(UAHS) has developed ‘Sahyadri Megha’,to prevent decline in the area under paddy cultivation. Facts: About: Sahyadri Megha is a new red variety of paddy that is resistant to blast disease and rich in nutrients. It was developed under the hybridization breeding method by cross-breeding ‘Jyothi’ variety with that of ‘Akkalu’,… Continue reading Sahyadri Megha
Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan
News:NITI Aayog has released a report on the performance of States in the implementation of Poshan Abhiyan. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for the overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan On the other hand,Tamil Nadu tops the list of the states in terms of the number of participants in… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in country for overall implementation of Poshan Abhiyan
FREE ! Registrations for ForumIAS Simulator Test 0 ! – 15th March + Free Gift :)
Dear Friends, We are happy to inform you that ForumIAS Academy’s Simulator Tests are commencing from March 15th. The first Mock Test – Simulator 0 is FREE and Open to all for participating. The Simulator Tests have set a benchmark in Civil Services Preparation, with more than 1000+ students selections in Civil Services… Continue reading FREE ! Registrations for ForumIAS Simulator Test 0 ! – 15th March + Free Gift 🙂
Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened
News:A dedicated monitoring cell has been opened under Mission Bhagiratha by the Telangana Government. Facts: About: The aim of the cell is to get prepared to address water scarcity of summer and to record complaints and redress them without any delays. About Mission Bhagiratha: It was Launched in 2016 by the Telangana Government. Aim:To provide… Continue reading Mission Bhagiratha monitoring cell opened
Red Panda
News:According to a TRAFFIC report,the Wildlife Trade of Red Panda has reduced significantly across India, Bhutan and Nepal.It has recommended cooperation through the use of multi-government platforms like SAWEN (South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network). Facts: About Red Panda: The Red Panda(Ailurus fulgens) is a mammal native to the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China. In India,it… Continue reading Red Panda
NASA’s Mars rover gets a name:Perseverance
News:National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has announced that the official name of its Mars 2020 rover will be ‘Perseverance.’ Facts: About Perseverance Rover: The mission is part of NASA’s Mars Exploration Program, a long-term effort of robotic exploration of the Red Planet. The rover weighs less than 2,300 pounds and is managed by NASA’s Jet… Continue reading NASA’s Mars rover gets a name:Perseverance
Attukal Pongala
News:The Attukal Pongala festival has begun in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Facts: About the Festival: It is held annually in Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. The temple is popularly known as the Women Sabarimala as only women perform the ritual. Pongala, which means ‘to boil over’, is the ritual in which women prepare sweet payasam and offer… Continue reading Attukal Pongala
KIRAN Scheme
News:Government is implementing the Knowledge Involvement in Research Advancement through Nurturing (KIRAN) Scheme for promoting women in science. Facts: About the Scheme: It is being implemented by the Department of Science & Technology to provide various career opportunities to women scientists. Aim:To bring gender parity in Science & Technology sector by inducting more women talent… Continue reading KIRAN Scheme
Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
News:Scientists have warned that the Great Barrier Reef will face a critical period of heat stress over the coming weeks following the widespread coral bleaching. Facts: About Great Barrier Reef: Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest and longest coral reef system. located in Australia. It is a World Heritage Area since 1981 (the world’s… Continue reading Explained:Coral bleaching and Great Barrier Reef
