GS 2 - Current Affairs

Facts in News Bao Dhaan (Geography) Recently, the first consignment of ‘Bao Dhaan or Red Rice‘ was sent to the USA from Assam. Key Points The red rice is iron-rich and is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer. The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan‘, […]

Protected Planet Report 2020

In News Recently, the Protected Planet Report 2020 has been published. About the Report Published by United Nations Environment Programme-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Support from the National Geographic Society (global non-profit). It underlined the progress the world has made toward the ambitious Aichi Biodiversity Target 11. These […]

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Facts In News Western Disturbance (Geography) Recently, the northern parts of the country have faced light rain due to Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance (WD) It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction. Disturbance means an area of “disturbed” or reduced air pressure. […]

E-Waybill Integration with FASTag

In News Recently, the Government of India has integrated the E-Way Bill (EWB) system with FasTag, RFID. E-Way Bill or Electronic-Way Bill It is usually a unique bill number generated for the specific consignment involving the movement of goods. It needs to be generated before transporting or shipping goods worth more than Rs 50,000 within […]

India & Oman: MoUs On Military Cooperation

In News Recently, India and Oman renewed the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) on military cooperation along with its annexure as well as on maritime issues. India-Oman Relations Bilateral Relations Oman is a strategic partner of India and an important interlocutor at the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab League and Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) fora. […]

Social Security Code 2020

In News The ongoing second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the woes of the informal workers and the loopholes in the Social Security (SS) Code, 2020. Social Security Code, 2020 It was passed by the Indian Parliament in September 2020 along with three other labour codes, namely Code on Wages, 2019 Occupational Safety, […]

Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD)

In News A new point-of-care test has been found to be highly sensitive in the rapid diagnosis of Kyasanur forest disease (KFD). It is also known as monkey fever, which is an emerging public health problem in the country. Point-of-Care Test Developed by: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Virology. It includes a […]

Government On WhatsApp Privacy Policy

In News Government again warns WhatsApp to scrap the 2021 privacy policy. About The Indian government has for a second time asked messaging service provider WhatsApp to roll back an update of its terms of use, while Whatsapp had deferred the May 15 implementation of its terms. The changes in its terms of use and […]

Strategic Tibet Highway Near Arunachal Border

In News Recently ,China has completed construction of a strategically significant highway through the world’s deepest canyon in Tibet along the Brahmaputra river. Brahmaputra River Brahmaputra River (also known as Jamuna in Bangladesh, Tsangpo in Tibet, Yarlung Zangbo Jiang in China) is a major river of Central and South Asia. It originates from the Chemayungdung […]

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Facts in News White Fungus (Candidiasis) Recently, cases of ‘white fungus’ have been detected in Bihar. White Fungus/ Candidiasis Major reasons: Low immunity, patients suffering from diabetes, cancer, unsanitary use of oxygen cylinders, overuse of steroids. Affected body parts: Skin, stomach, kidney, brain, genitals, and mouth besides lungs. The exact mortality rate of the […]

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