Explained:Tablighi Jamaat
News:Several people have tested positive for COVID-19 from among 4,000 who had gathered in Delhi’s Markaz Nizamuddin, the headquarters of the Tablighi Jamaat. Facts: Tablighi Jamaat:It is a conservative Muslim …
Read MoreUnited States Virgin Islands
News:The United States Virgin Islands(USVI) has banned sunscreen products with chemicals known to be harmful to coral reefs and marine life. Facts: United States Virgin Islands(USVI) is an unincorporated organized …
Read MoreIndia uses WTO peace clause for higher rice sops
News:India has invoked the peace clause of the World Trade Organization (WTO) for exceeding the ceiling on support it can offer farmers for rice for the marketing year 2018-2019.This is …
Read MoreGovernment issues new Jammu and Kashmir domicile rule
News:The Ministry of Home Affairs has promulgated the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization (Adaptation of State Laws) Order, 2020 which defined the Domicile Criteria for UT of J&K. Facts: Domicile:It is …
Read MoreNASA announces SUNRISE Mission
News:National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) Mission. Facts: Objective: To study how the Sun generates and releases solar particle storms into …
Read MoreAcute Encephalitis Syndrome(AES)
News:Amid coronavirus outbreak, Acute Encephalitis Syndrome(AES) returns in Bihar. Facts: Acute Encephalitis Syndrome(AES) also known as ‘Chamki Fever’ or Litchi Virus is an umbrella term used for infections that causes …
Read MoreExplained: What is Rapid Test
News:Kerala government has announced ‘rapid test’ to tackle the suspicion of whether the novel coronavirus has spread into the community. Facts: A rapid test is a speedy test conducted to …
Read MoreStranded in India Portal
News: The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Stranded in India Portal. Facts: Aim:To extend support to the foreign tourists who are stranded in India by providing information like helpline …
Read MoreWays and Means Advances
News:The government has increased the limit on Ways and Means Advance (WMA) by 60% to support the cash flow mismatch expected from higher spending to combat the spread of COVID-19. …
Read MoreSystem of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR)
News: According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (Safar), the impact of the measures taken due to the coronavirus outbreak has resulted in a drop …
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