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World Water Development Report 2020 released

The United Nations predicted the effect of climate change on water availability and food production in the World Water Development Report 2020. About the Report The World Water...

March 31, 2020

Himalayan Ibex proven to be a distinct species

Scientists recently proved that the Himalayan Ibex, a wild goat species, is a distinct species from the Siberian Ibex. Himalayan Ibex The Himalayan Ibex is a wild goat...

March 31, 2020

Earth Hour 2020 observed amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Various digital initiatives were used to observe this year’s Earth Hour in light of necessity for social distancing to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. Earth Hour Earth Hour is...

March 31, 2020

Methanol toxicity in Iran

A misguided belief that methanol cures COVID-19 led to the death of nearly 300 people in Iran due to methanol poisoning. About the Incident A misinformation circulated on...

March 31, 2020

Europe’s Discovery looks for drug to treat COVID-19

The results from the Discovery Drug Trials of Europe have started coming out while the death toll from COVID-19 continues to increase. Discovery Trial The Discovery drug trial...

March 31, 2020

India to join Solidarity Trial

India is about to enter the Solidarity Trial of WHO which aims at expediting the search for a drug to treat COVID-19. Solidarity Trial It is an international...

March 31, 2020

Study of Community Forest Resources by Ministry of Tribal Affairs

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs recently commissioned a study about Community Forest resource Rights. According to the study, broad guidelines are needed to implement Community Forest Rights. Legislation...

March 31, 2020

PM CARES Fund set up

The PM CARES Fund was set up for collecting voluntary contributions for providing relief to those affected by COVID-19. About the Fund The PM CARES (Prime Minister’s Citizen...

March 31, 2020

Current Affairs Quiz: March 31, 2020

123456789101. ‘Operation Namaste’ is the initiative of which Indian armed force to combat the spread of COVID-19 in the country? Indian ArmyIndian NavyIndian Air ForceIndian Coast Guard2. Which...

March 31, 2020

Peak Hour Pollution flattened due to COVID-19

In Indian big cities, the peak hour pollution in the morning and evening flattened due to the lock down. The lock down imposed in the country to contain...

March 31, 2020

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