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Peatland Degradation

The United Nations recently released a report on the peatland systems and the danger of carbon emission due to their degradation. Peatlands Peatland systems are formed when partially...

March 21, 2020

Pesticide Consumption in India

A recent report by a non-profit organisation, Pesticide Action Network, showed an increase in the use of pesticides in India. Trends in Usage The report showed that the...

March 21, 2020

Travel Restrictions

India recently suspended all visas, except certain categories, till April 15. Restrictions on international flights are to come into effect on March 22nd. Inbound Passengers’ Restriction Passengers from...

March 21, 2020

COVID-19 Transmission Modes

A recent study analysed the ability of SARS CoV 2 to survive on various surfaces like cardboard, plastic, steel, etc. On Cardboard Surfaces The study comes amidst fears...

March 21, 2020

USA Coronavirus Aid Bill

The US Senate, the upper house of US Parliament, had passed an aid package, worth over a 100 billion USD. Free Testing The aid bill provides for free...

March 21, 2020

Fossil links human hands to fins for the first time in Human Evolution

The Paleontologists of Canada have linked human hands to the fins of fish. The researchers examined a fossil of “Elpistostege”. About the findings The Elpistostege represents the pivotal...

March 21, 2020

March 20: International Day of Happiness

Every year March 20 is celebrated as International Day of Happiness. The day is observed by the United Nations. This year the day was celebrated under the theme...

March 21, 2020

United Nations launches World Happiness Report, 2020: India ranks 144

On March 20, 2020 United Nations released the World Happiness Report on the International Day of Happiness, 2020. Finland ranked first in the report and India ranked 144....

March 21, 2020

UPSC Prelims Mini Mock Test: 379

123451. Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints _______?Attorney General of IndiaA Judge of Supreme...

March 21, 2020

Top GKToday’s News Headlines-21 March 2020

Here are Top GKToday’s News Headlines for 21 March, 2020 INDIA Govt. launches chatbot on WhatsApp named MyGov Corona Helpdesk to curb spread of misinformation on coronavirus Lok...

March 20, 2020

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