Renewable Energy Manufacturing Parks
News:The Ministry of Renewable Energy has asked all states and ports to identify lands that can be used to set up Renewable energy(RE) manufacturing Parks. Facts: Aim:To meet the domestic …
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Periyar River
News:Periyar river has turned black due to discharge of chemical wastes by industries located on the banks of the river. Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the …
Read MoreOrganisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC)
News:Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) has asked the Indian government to take steps to protect Muslim minorities who are facing Islamophobia amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Facts: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation(OIC) …
Read MoreMaze ransomware
News: Cognizant, an IT services provider, has said that it has faced a Maze ransomware attack that has caused disruptions to its clients. Facts: Ransomware:It is a type of malicious …
Read MoreApps related to COVID-19
World Wide Help(WWH): It is a platform developed by IIT Bombay to connect people seeking medical help with helpers such as doctors. GoCoronaGo:It is an app developed by Indian Institute …
Read MoreTriboE masks
News:Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences(CeNS) have developed TriboE masks which can hold electric charges to restrict the entry of infections without any external power. Facts: …
Read MoreBangalore Blue grapes
News:The sale of Bangalore blue variety of grapes has been affected due to Coronavirus pandemic. Facts: Bangalore Blue is a variety of fox grapes grown in districts around Bangalore. It …
Read MoreStrategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR)
News:Ministry for Petroleum & Natural Gas has allowed the public sector refiners to use the strategic Petroleum reserves(SPR) for storing their oil purchases. Facts: Strategic Petroleum Reserves(SPR): These are stockpiles …
Read MoreGlobal Report on Food Crises 2020
News:The Global Report on Food Crises 2020 has been released by the Global Network against Food Crises. Facts: Aim: To provide an analysis of the drivers that are contributing to …
Read MoreVidyaDaan 2.0
News:Ministry of Human Resource and Development(MHRD) launched the VidyaDaan 2.0 programme under its DIKSHA platform. Facts: Aim: To contribute e-learning content and help children continue their learning anywhere and anytime …
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