Explained: What are Estrogen and progesterone?
News:Men have appeared likelier than women to die of COVID-19.Trials by researchers in US will seek to find out whether the answer lies in two sex hormones in women-estrogen and …
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India remains on U.S. Priority Watch List
News:The US has again placed India on the Priority Watch List for lack of sufficient measurable improvements to its Intellectual Property framework that have negatively affected American right holders over …
Read MoreTask Force on NIP submits final report to Finance Minister
News:The Task Force on the National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) for 2019-25 has submitted its Final Report to the Finance Minister. Facts: National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP): It is the investment plan unveiled by …
Read MoreJharkhand’s chhau dancers and artisans take a battle stance against COVID-19
News:In Jharkhand, Chhau Dancers are making traditional masks to fight against COVID-19 instead of celebrating chhau Dance. Facts: Chhau dance is a tradition from eastern India that enacts episodes from …
Read MoreRaja Ravi Varma, the painter who helped Indians bring their gods home
News: 29th April is the birth anniversary of the famed Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma(1848-1906). Facts: Raja Ravi Varma was born in Travancore (Kerala).He was patronised by Ayilyam Thirunal, the …
Read MoreAPEC economy to reduce by 2.7% in 2020
News:According to the APEC Secretariat, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) region is expected to post a 2.7% economic decline in 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19. Facts: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation(APEC): …
Read MoreBone Ossification Test
News:In State of Madhya Pradesh v. Anoop Singh, the Delhi High court held that the ossification test is not the sole criteria for determination of age. Facts: Bone ossification or …
Read MoreAden – Yemen’s Port City
News:The Southern Transitional Council(STC),a separatist group in Yemen has declared self rule in the Port city of Aden and other southern provinces. Facts: Aden is situated along the north coast …
Read MorePetersberg Climate Dialogue
News:The 11th session of ‘Petersberg Climate Dialogue’ was held for the first time through video conferencing. Facts: Petersberg Climate Dialogue has been organized by the Government of Germany since 2010. …
Read MoreAmur Falcon
News:The radio tagged Amur falcons have started to arrive in India for further destination to their breeding grounds in northern China. Facts: Amur falcons(Falco amurensis) are the world’s longest travelling …
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