News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms. …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews:The Supreme Court has directed the states to establish Gram Nyayalayas within four weeks’ time span. Facts: About Gram Nyayalayas: Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts established under Gram Nyayalayas …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews: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 …
Read MoreNews:Government has informed that around 723 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras has been established till January,2020. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras(PMKK): Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra(PMKK) are Skill training centres established …
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