Pattachitra
News: COVID-19 pandemic has affected the livelihood of Pattachitra artisans Facts: It is a traditional cloth-based scroll painting of Odisha. The name Pattachitra has evolved from the Sanskrit words patta, …
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“DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series
News: Ministry of Tourism launched “DekhoApnaDesh” webinar series. Facts: The webinar series will provide information on different destinations and the culture and heritage of India. Additional Facts: Paryatan Parv Launched …
Read MorePooled Testing
News: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) issued an advisory for using pooled samples for testing of COVID-19. Facts: Pooled testing, also known as group testing, is a procedure where …
Read MoreMarket Intervention scheme
News: The Central government has asked the state governments to procure perishable agricultural and horticultural items from the farmers under the Market Intervention Scheme Facts: It is a price support …
Read MoreCyclone 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 …
Read More6 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 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 MoreOperation Decisive Storm
News: Operation Decisive Storm has declared ceasefire in Yemen for 2 weeks Facts: Operation Decisive Storm is a Saudi-Arabia led military intervention in Yemen which began in 2015. Members: Saudi …
Read MoreGovt sanctions Rs 15000 cr for COVID-19 Emergency response
News: The Centre has sanctioned 15 thousand crore rupees for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package. Facts: The funds sanctioned will be utilized for immediate COVID-19 Emergency …
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