Source: The Hindu News: India is in talks with Maldives, Myanmar and Bangladesh to set up coastal radar stations as part of efforts to further expand the coastal radar chain network meant to enable real-time monitoring of the high seas for threats. Facts: Countries already integrated in the Coastal Radar Network: Mauritius, Seychelles and Sri Lanka have… Continue reading India looks at integrating more countries into coastal radar network
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US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
Source: The Indian Express News: US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has approved a first-of-its-kind intentional genomic alteration(IGA) in a line of domestic pigs referred to as GalSafe pigs.These pigs may be used for food and human therapeutics. Facts: What is intentional genomic alteration in animals? It means making specific changes to the genome of the organism using… Continue reading US FDA Approves Intentional Genomic Alteration in Line of Domestic Pigs
‘Any exploitation of Sentinel Island will wipe out tribals’
Source: The Hindu News: Anthropological Survey of India(AnSI) has said that any exploitation of the North Sentinel Island of the Andamans for commercial and strategic gain would spell the death knell for its occupants, the Sentinelese, a most secluded, particularly vulnerable tribal group(PVTG). Facts: Sentinelese also known as the Sentineli are a negrito tribe who live on… Continue reading ‘Any exploitation of Sentinel Island will wipe out tribals’
Modern history quiz: India in the Late Eighteenth Century | 21st Dec, 2020
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Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
Source: PIB News: Defence Minister has handed over three indigenously developed Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) systems to Army, Navy and Air Force. Facts: What are the three indigenously developed systems? Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS): It is a state-of-the-art and high performance intelligent software system that provides Global Maritime Situational Picture, marine planning tools… Continue reading Defence Minister hands over DRDO systems to Armed Forces Chiefs
What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
Source: Click here News: North Kerala has been put on high alert after an 11-year-old boy died and 20 suspected cases of shigella bacterial infection were reported. Facts: Shigella Infection (shigellosis) is an intestinal infection caused by a family of bacteria known as shigella. Transmission: Contaminated food, water are the source of the infection. The bacteria spreads not… Continue reading What is Shigella Infection reported in Kerala?
Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
Source: Click here News: Sports Ministry has approved the inclusion of four indigenous Games to be a part of Khelo India Youth Games 2021.The games include Gatka, Kalaripayattu, Thang-Ta and Mallakhamba. Facts: Gatka: It is a traditional martial art form originated from Punjab.It is associated with the Nihang Sikh Warriors and is used both as self-defense… Continue reading Govt approves inclusion of four indigenous sports in Khelo India Youth Games 2021
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 20, 2020
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SFG 2021 | Level 1 | Entrance Exam 2 – 3rd Jan. | Registrations Open
Dear Students, As we enter the 3rd year of SFG – Select Focus Group – one of our most innovative programs for successfully cracking the Prelims Examination. Based on your feedback, we continuously innovate and update our programs, keeping in mind the dynamic nature of the Civil Services Examination, the rising standards of Civil Services… Continue reading SFG 2021 | Level 1 | Entrance Exam 2 – 3rd Jan. | Registrations Open
Indian Railways issues draft National Rail Plan
Source: Click here News: Indian Railways has issued a Draft National Rail Plan.The plan will be a common platform for all future infrastructural, business and financial planning of the Railways. Facts: Key objectives of the Plan: Create Demand: To create capacity ahead of demand by 2030, which in turn would cater to growth in demand right up… Continue reading Indian Railways issues draft National Rail Plan
