Contents1 What is the News?2 How does the covid virus spread?3 What role does ACE-2 protein play in this?4 How does this chewing gum reduce the Covid Virus load? What is the News? Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a chewing gum that can potentially reduce transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. How does… Continue reading New research: A plant-based chewing gum that ‘traps’ coronavirus
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NCW Launches a Pan-India Capacity Building Programme ‘She is a Changemaker’ for Women in Politics
What is the News? National Commission for Women(NCW) has launched a pan-India capacity building programme named ‘She is a Changemaker’. About ‘She is a Changemaker’ Programme Objective: To undertake capacity building of women political leaders and improve their decision-making and communication skills including, oration, writing etc. Target Group: The programme is for women representatives at… Continue reading NCW Launches a Pan-India Capacity Building Programme ‘She is a Changemaker’ for Women in Politics
Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired the Vertically Launched Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. About VL-SRSAM VL-SRSAM missile has been indigenously designed and developed by Defense Research and Development Organization(DRDO) for the Indian Navy. Purpose: It is meant for… Continue reading Successful Flight Test of Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile
CURTAIN RAISER PANEX-21
What is the News? The Indian Army is organizing an exercise named “PANEX-21” for the member nations of Bay of Bengal Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) countries. Click Here to read about BIMSTEC About Exercise PANEX-21 Exercise PANEX is a multi-nation Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief exercise. Participants: The exercise will involve BIMSTEC Countries:… Continue reading CURTAIN RAISER PANEX-21
NITI Aayog and CSE release ‘Waste-wise cities’ – compendium of best practices in municipal solid waste management
Contents1 What is the news?2 Municipal Solid Waste3 What are some best examples of cities in managing municipal solid waste?4 What are the key learnings from the practices adopted by cities in managing municipal solid waste? What is the news? Niti Aayog and the Center for Science and Environment(CSE) has released a report titled “Waste-wise… Continue reading NITI Aayog and CSE release ‘Waste-wise cities’ – compendium of best practices in municipal solid waste management
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI)- ‘Business cum Entrepreneurs’ Meet organised by NEDFI at its Namchi and Gangtok Branch
What is the News? North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI) has organised a Business cum Entrepreneurs Meet to encourage people, mainly youngsters to go in for entering into entrepreneurship by starting up their own business and to generate employment for others What is North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd.(NEDFI)? NEDFi is notified as a… Continue reading North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFI)- ‘Business cum Entrepreneurs’ Meet organised by NEDFI at its Namchi and Gangtok Branch
Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Springs?3 Concerns4 What are the recommendations given by the report based on best practices? What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region(IHR). This Resource Book is a summarised guiding document on best practices in springshed management in… Continue reading Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
What is the News? National Cadet Corps (NCC) is carrying out a nationwide campaign named ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign. What is the ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign? Puneet Sagar is a nationwide campaign to free seashores/beaches from plastic & other waste materials and increase awareness about the importance of keeping these clean. Aim: To propagate the message of… Continue reading Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
What is the News? The 11th Edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives. What is Exercise EKUVERIN? Exercise Ekuverin (meaning ‘Friends’ in the Maldivian language) is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Maldives since 2009. Aim: To enhance synergy & interoperability between the Armed Forces… Continue reading 11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Project RE-HAB?3 Where was this project earlier launched?4 What is the significance of this Project? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) in Assam. What is Project RE-HAB? Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National… Continue reading KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
