Source: Click Here News: National Academies of Sciences(NAS) has found microwave radiation to be the cause for the “Havana syndrome”. Facts: Havana Syndrome: In 2016, US diplomats in Havana reported feeling ill after hearing strange sounds and experiencing odd physical sensations in their hotel rooms or homes.The symptoms included nausea, severe headaches, fatigue, dizziness, sleep problems, and hearing… Continue reading What is Havana Syndrome?
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UN removes cannabis from ‘most dangerous drug’ category
Source: Click Here News: United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs(CND) has voted to remove cannabis and cannabis resin from Schedule IV of the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs. Facts: Earlier Status: Cannabis was a part of both Schedule I and IV of the UN’s Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs — and while drugs in Schedule I can… Continue reading UN removes cannabis from ‘most dangerous drug’ category
History Quiz: The Mauryan Empire | 8th Dec, 2020
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Himachal Pradesh wants GI status for five products
Source: Click Here News: Himachal Pradesh government is trying to obtain GIs (Geographical Indication) for five products from the state. Facts: The Five Products are: Karsog Kulth: Kulthi or Kulth (horse gram) is a legume grown as a kharif crop in Himachal Pradesh. Kulth grown in the Karsog area of Mandi district is believed to be particularly rich… Continue reading Himachal Pradesh wants GI status for five products
Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
Source: Click Here News: Indian Air Force has successfully test-fired the Akash Missiles at Suryalanka test firing range in Andhra Pradesh. Facts: Akash Missile: It is a medium-range mobile surface-to-air missile defense system developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and manufactured by Bharat Dynamics Limited(BDL). Used by: It is an indigenously made missile inducted into… Continue reading Upgraded Akash missile successfully test-fired
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: December 7, 2020
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9 PM Daily Brief – December 7, 2020
Good evening dear reader Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today GS 2 India’s stand against ‘UN’s selectivity on religions’ GS 3 Issues in Labour codes Monoculture farming- depleting natural resources Highlights of MPC meeting A new roadmap for end of oil age 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLY India’s stand against… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – December 7, 2020
PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
What does the word Preamble mean? preamble of India is an introductory statement to any formal document in general, Statute and Constitution in particular. It contains the Philosophy and objectives of a document. Which is the first country to have Preamble in Constitution? When the USA got independence in 1775, The USA becomes the first… Continue reading PREAMBLE OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION
Operation Trident, Operation Desert Chase and Operation Bandar
Source : Click here News: Every year, India celebrates December 4 as Navy Day to commemorate Operation Trident. Facts: Operation Trident: It was an offensive operation launched by the Indian Navy on Pakistan’s port city of Karachi during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.Operation Trident saw the first use of anti-ship missiles in combat in the region. Additional… Continue reading Operation Trident, Operation Desert Chase and Operation Bandar
Hampi stone chariot now gets protective ring
Source: Click here News: Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) has placed wooden barricades around the famous stone chariot at Vijaya Vittala Temple Complex in Hampi for protection. Facts: Hampi Stone Chariot: It is an iconic monument located in front of Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka.Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dedicated to: Stone Chariot is a shrine dedicated… Continue reading Hampi stone chariot now gets protective ring
