GS -2 nCoV outbreak declared a state calamity in Kerala Kerala has declared nCoV outbreak a state calamity. Three cases of nCov has been corfirmed in the state. A high level group of Ministers has been constituted on the directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to review the management of outbreak. SC to frame issues… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 4th February 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
World Wetlands Day News: The World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2nd February. Facts: Background: the date of adoption of Ramsar Convention on Wetlands on 2nd February, 1971. 2020 Theme: “Wetlands and Biodiversity” Additional Information Ramsar Convention on Wetland (1971): It is an intergovernmental treaty which provides the framework for national action and… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – February 4th, 2020
7 PM | Old faultlines new west Asia | 4th February 2020
Context: President Donald Trump’s Middle East plan. More in news: President Donald Trump unveiled his long-awaited Middle East plan, “Peace to Prosperity: A Vision to Improve the Lives of the Palestinian and Israeli People.” West Asia: West Asia includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Cyprus, Georgia, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Yemen. West Asia or the Middle East routinely makes headlines due… Continue reading 7 PM | Old faultlines new west Asia | 4th February 2020
New mascot for National Games: flame-throated bulbul
News:The flame-throated bulbul has been chosen as the mascot of the 36th National Games. Facts: About Flame throated Bulbul: The flame-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus gularis) is a member of the bulbul family of passerine birds. They are also called the Rubigula and they are the State bird of Goa. They are found only in the forests… Continue reading New mascot for National Games: flame-throated bulbul
SATHI Initiative
News:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure centres in the country which is readily accessible to academia, start-ups, manufacturing, industry and R&D labs. These Centres houses major analytical instruments to provide common… Continue reading SATHI Initiative
Economic Survey 2019-20: Afforestation under Green India Mission(GIM)
News:According to the Economic Survey,a sum of Rs 343 crore has been released under the Green India Mission (GIM) for undertaking afforestation activities.However,data for afforestation undertaken under GIM from Parliamentary questions paint a different picture. Facts: About Green India Mission(GIM): Launched in 2015 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change. It is one… Continue reading Economic Survey 2019-20: Afforestation under Green India Mission(GIM)
CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic and civil society organisations launched at World a Economic forum(WEF), Davos in 2017. It’s aim is to accelerate the development of vaccines against emerging infectious… Continue reading CEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
Santusht Portal
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has launched the Santusht Portal. Facts: About the Portal: It has been constituted under the Office of Minister of State for Labour and Employment. Aim:To promote transparency, accountability, effective delivery of public services and implementation of policies, schemes of Ministry of Labour and Employment at grassroot… Continue reading Santusht Portal
10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on World Cancer Day. Facts: About the report: The report aims to set the global agenda on cancer, mobilise stakeholders and help countries set priorities for investing in cancer control and universal health coverage. Report on India: One in 10 Indians will develop cancer during their lifetime… Continue reading 10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
News:The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched ‘Project Digital Poompuhar’ to recreate the Chola Dynasty port city,Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Poompuhar: Poompuhar was once an ancient port city which served as the capital of the early Chola kings in Tamilakam.It is also mentioned in works of Sangam Tamil literature. The port… Continue reading Poompuhar:Scientists to digitally recreate Tamil Nadu port city
