One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped

News: The mapping of nearly one-fifth of the world’s ocean floor has been finished under the Seabed 2030 Project. Facts: Seabed 2030 Project: It is a collaborative project between the Nippon Foundation of Japan and the General Bathymetric Chart of the Oceans (GEBCO). The project was launched at the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference in… Continue reading One-fifth of Earth’s ocean floor is now mapped

Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)

News: Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched the Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21). Facts: The Nasha Mukt Bharat Annual Action Plan for 2020-21 would focus on 272 most affected districts. The plan aims to launch a three-pronged attack combining efforts of the Narcotics Control Bureau, Outreach/Awareness by Social Justice… Continue reading Nasha Mukt Bharat: Annual Action Plan (2020-21)

Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System

News: Indian Navy has inducted an Indigenously developed Advanced Torpedo Decoy System named Maareech. Facts: Maareech Advanced Torpedo Defence System(ATDS): It is a torpedo detection and countermeasure system to be used by the Indian Navy.  Developed by: It has been designed and developed indigenously by the DRDO labs – Naval Science and Technological Laboratory(NSTL) and… Continue reading Navy Inducts Indigenously Developed Torpedo Decoy System

COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade

News: Cairns Group has launched a “COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade” to support the global agricultural and food system during the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Cairns Group:It was established in 1986 in Cairns, Australia.It is a coalition of 19 agricultural exporting countries and one observer country. Objective: To liberalize global trade in… Continue reading COVID-19 Initiative: Protecting Global Food Security Through Open Trade

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