Microbial Fuel Cells
News: At the London Zoo, a fern has started taking its own selfies. This was achieved by installing microbial fuel cells. Facts: Definition: Microbial fuel cells (MFCs) are devices that …
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Ayushman Bharat
News: Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as the top performing States with free secondary and tertiary treatment worth nearly ₹7,901 crore availed under the Ayushman …
Read MoreImpact of Rising CO2 emissions on labour productivity
News: According to a study published in the journal Nature, extreme heat days caused by the rising carbon dioxide (CO2) level in the atmosphere will affect labour productivity and economic …
Read MoreIndia joins WEF’s G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance
News:India has joined the World Economic Forum’s(WEF) G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology Governance. Facts: About G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance: The G20 Global Smart Cities Alliance on Technology …
Read MoreVigyan Jyoti
News:Government is planning a programme called Vigyan Jyoti to help girl students inculcate interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Facts: Background: The programme is to be launched in …
Read MoreNational Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey
News:The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey 2019 has been released by the Union Health Minister. Facts: About the survey: The survey was conducted by the All India Institute of …
Read MoreRTI Portal
News: The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and state governments to file reply on a plea seeking direction to establish Right to Information (RTI) web portals in all states …
Read MoreBaul festival
News:A three day long Baul festival has concluded in Dhaka with performances by Bauls from India and Bangladesh. Facts: About Baul: The Bauls are mystic minstrels living in rural Bangladesh …
Read MoreAsian Development Bank(ADB)
News:India and Asian Development Bank(ADB) have signed 190 million dollar loan agreement for improving road connectivity in Rajasthan. Facts: About Asian Development Bank(ADB): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a …
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