What is Hantavirus and how does it spread
News:Recently,a Chinese man has died from a virus known as Hantavirus. Facts: Hantavirus are a family of viruses which are spread mainly by rodents. Transmission:It does not spread from one …
Read MoreMonth: March 2020
Vice President wishes Nation on the eve of Traditional New Year Festivals
News:The Vice President of India has wished the people on the occasion of Ugadi, Gudi Padava, Sajibu Cheiraoba, Navreh and Cheti Chand which mark the beginning of a new year …
Read MoreHubli-Ankola Railway Line Project
News:Karnataka chief Minister has approved the Hubballi-Ankola railway line project despite opposition by several members of the State Board of Wildlife. Facts: The railway line passes through the dense forests …
Read MoreDigitised Scripts of Yakshagana
News:Recently,Yakshavahini, a trust has made more than 900 Yakshagana scripts digitised and available online for free. Facts: Yakshagana is a temple theatre art form of Karnataka that depicts mythological stories …
Read MoreNational Forensic Sciences University Bill,2020
News:Minister for Home Affairs has introduced the National Forensic Sciences University Bill, 2020 in the Lok Sabha. Facts: Aim: To establish a National Forensic Sciences University as an institution of …
Read MoreNational Centre for Disease Control(NCDC)
News:Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare has visited the National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) Control Room and the Testing Laboratories. Facts: National Centre for Disease Control(NCDC) It is an …
Read MoreKuril Islands
News:Recently,US authorities have put out tsunami warnings after an earthquake has struck Russia’s Kuril Islands. Facts: Kuril Islands: It is a volcanic archipelago which separates the Sea of Okhotsk from …
Read MoreWorld Water Day 2020
News:World Water Day is being observed on 22 March,2020. Facts: World Water Day is an event initiated by UN Water. Aim: Raise awareness about people living without access to safe …
Read MoreExplained: Devonian period
News:Researchers have revealed how the human hand evolved from fish fins based on their analysis of an ancient fossil found in Canada.The fossil may be from the Late Devonian period. …
Read MoreAdjournment Sine Die
News: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha has been adjourned Sine Die due to threat of Coronavirus. Facts: Adjournment sine die means dismissing a sitting of Parliament for an unspecified period. …
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