CoVarScan rapid COVID-19 test

Researchers have developed a rapid Covid-19 test, called “CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test”. This test will help in identifying different variants of SARS-CoV-2 in some hours. CoVarScan rapid Covid-19 test The CoVarScan test detects the signatures of eight hotspots on SARS-CoV-2 ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Forest (Conservation) Rules, 2022

The MoEFCC recently notified Forest (conservation) Rules 2022, under Forest (conservation) Act, 1980. About Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 Provisions of Forest (conservation) Rules 2022 include: An advisory committee, a screening committee at State or UT and a regional empowered committee ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Anthrax outbreak in Kerala

Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, recently confirmed the outbreak of Anthrax in Athirappilly of Thrissur district, after finding several carcasses of wild boar. Key Points Anthrax is a serious infectious disease, which is caused by spore-forming bacteria. It has ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Varroa Destructor or Mite

Australian authorities have exterminated honeybees in recent weeks, for preventing a potentially devastating parasitic plague, that is affecting the southeast region Australia. Key facts The recent outbreak of the deadly varroa mite has become massive threat to honey industry of ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

RPF: Operation “NARCOS”

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recently recovered narcotics products of worth Rs. 7.40 Crore under its “Operation NARCOS”. What is Operation NARCOS? The RPF launched the operation NARCOS in the month of June 2022, for bringing attention to menace of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Lisbon Declaration- Highlights

On July 1, 2022, the Lisbon Declaration on ocean conservation was adopted by all the 198 members of United Nations. Key Facts On the last day of UN Ocean Conference 2022, member nations committed to follow innovative and science-based actions ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

States’ Start-up Ranking 2021

The department for promotion of industry and internal trade (DPIIT) released third edition of “States’ Start-up Ranking 2021”, on July 4, 2022. Which states are best performers? In terms of developing ‘start-up ecosystem for entrepreneurs’, Gujarat and Karnataka emerged as ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Digital India Week 2022

On July 4, 2022, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Digital India Week 2022”. The event was inaugurated in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Key Facts On the occasion, PM highlighted the conditions of 8-10 years ago. During the event, he praised the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: July 5, 2022

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for July 5, 2022 INDIA – Maharashtra: CM Eknath Shinde wins floor test in Assembly – Delhi Assembly passes bill to hike salaries and allowances of its members by over 66% – ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

UN World Drug Report 2022

The World Drugs Report 2022 was recently released by UN Office on Drugs and Crimes. As per report, legalization of Cannabis has increased its daily use and related health impacts. Key Finding of the report The report highlights the expansion ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs