Cyclone Harold
News: Cyclone Harold strikes South Pacific island of Vanuatu. Facts: Type: Tropical Cyclone Areas affected: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga Additional facts: Tropical Cyclones: These are storms that originate …
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6 theme-based microsites to promote tourism spots
News: Kerala has put forward six theme-based microsites in the official website to promote destination and tourism products. Facts: Aim: To boost tourism post COVID-19 pandemic Featured Microsites: Ayurveda Yoga …
Read MoreMauna Loa observatory
News:Scientists at Mauna Loa observatory are observing the impact of Covid-19 on the Carbon Dioxide(CO2) emissions. Facts: Mauna Loa Observatory(MLO) is located in Hawaii,USA. It is part of the National …
Read MoreBharat Padhe Online Campaign
Facts:The Ministry of Human Resource Development(MHRD) has launched a ‘Bharat Padhe Online’ campaign.It aims to invite experts from across India to share suggestions or solutions to overcome the challenges and …
Read MoreUranium Contamination in Groundwater
News:A new study conducted by the University of Manchester and Mahavir Cancer Institute and Research Centre,Bihar has found uranium contaminating the groundwater in 10 districts of Bihar. Facts: Uranium:It is …
Read MoreInternational Space Station(ISS)
News:The U.S.-Russian space crew has reached the International Space Station(ISS) after a launch was carried out by Russian Soyuz rocket from Kazakhstan. Facts: The International Space Station(ISS) is a space …
Read MoreC-DAC’s data science tool to help trace contacts of Covid-19 patients
News: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) has prepared a National Analytical Platform for Dealing with Intelligent Tracing, Tracking and Containment (NAADI). Facts: It is a data science-based tool …
Read MoreCoronavirus: What is ‘R0’, or reproduction number?
News:Researchers are calculating mathematical figure ‘R0’ to understand the nature of transmission of Coronavirus, Facts: Basic reproduction number(R0):It measures the rate at which a virus is transmitted based on the …
Read MoreOperation Shield
Facts:Operation Shield has been announced by the Delhi Government to fight against Coronavirus.Under this,a six pronged strategy “SHIELD” has been prepared which stands for a) sealing b) home quarantine c) …
Read MoreOnline Training Platform-IGOT
News:The Department of Personnel and Training has launched a portal named iGOT — Integrated Government Online Training platform to fight against COVID-19. Facts: Aim:It is an E-learning platform to promote …
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