News:The United Nations has launched a $2 billion Global Humanitarian Response Plan to fight against COVID-19. Facts: The Global Humanitarian Response Plan will be implemented in the world’s most vulnerable …
Read MoreNews:Recently,Malabar Civet was found on the streets of Kerala in the backdrop of lockdown due to Coronavirus. Facts: Malabar Civet is a nocturnal and elusive animal.It is endemic to Western …
Read MoreNews:The Animal Welfare Board of India(AWBI) has urged state governments to ensure that animals do not suffer in the wake of COVID-19 lockdowns across the country. Facts: It is a …
Read MoreNews:Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1.70 lakh crore ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana’ relief package Facts: Aim: To provide relief to the urban and rural poor amid Coronavirus …
Read MoreNews:Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched Project Isaac. Facts: Aim:To engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their homes …
Read MoreNews:The World Water Development Report 2020 has been released. Facts: The report is produced annually by the UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme(WWAP) and released by UN-Water. Title: Water and climate …
Read MoreNews:Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI),Pune, an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology have developed a wheat variety named MACS 4028. Facts: MACS-4028: It is a biofortified …
Read MoreNews:Karnataka Government has decided to set up a Centre for Internet of Ethical Things In Bengaluru. Facts: It is a collaboration with the World Economic Forum(WEF) Aim: To bring together …
Read MoreNews:National Book Trust(NBT) has launched #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative in the wake of preventive measures taken by the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Facts: Aim:To encourage people to …
Read MoreNews:Cabinet has approved the supply of 2 kg extra subsidised food grains through the ration shops under the National Food Security Act,2013. Facts: Nodal agency:Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & …
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