Delhi police Commissioner launches initiative Ayuraksha
Facts: Ayuraksha is a joint initiative of the Delhi Police and All India Institute of Ayurveda, Ministry of AYUSH which aims to maintain the health of front line COVID warriors …
Read MoreStudy on China dams brings the Brahmaputra into focus
News:A US backed study has highlighted the impact of China’s dams on the Mekong river (known as Lancang river in China) and countries downstream.This has also raised questions on whether …
Read MoreNormal monsoon over South Asia: SASCOF
News:According to South Asian Seasonal Climate Outlook Forum(SASCOF), rainfall during the upcoming Southwest monsoon season over the whole of South Asia is expected to be normal. Facts: South Asian Seasonal …
Read MoreExplained: 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 …
Read MoreIndia 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 MoreNEET applies to minority colleges: SC
News:The Supreme Court ruled that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) is mandatory for admission to medical colleges run by religious and linguistic minority communities. Facts: Background: Minority educational institutions had …
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