Brucellosis outbreak in China
News: Thousands of people in China have tested positive for brucellosis after a leak at a biopharmaceutical company. Facts: Brucellosis also known as Malta fever or Mediterranean fever is a …
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Indian Cities Slip In Global Smart City Index
News: The Institute for Management Development(IMD) in collaboration with Singapore University for Technology and Design (SUTD) has released the 2020 Smart City Index(SCI). Facts: About the index: The index ranks …
Read MoreIndian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery and it won’t be a pretty sight
News: According to Economists, Indian economy is heading for a K-shaped recovery. Facts: K-shaped Recovery: It occurs when an economy recovers unevenly and there’s a separate trajectory for two segments …
Read MoreExplained: What is serial interval, and how can it be managed to control Covid-19?
News: According to a study, China which has now gone over a month without any locally transmitted Covid-19 cases was able to contain Covid-19 due to its ability to manage …
Read MorePrime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects …
Read MoreNASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic …
Read MoreFactly articles for 17th September 2020
1.India joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It …
Read MoreIndia joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters …
Read MoreGlobal Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
News: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen …
Read MoreExplained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: …
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