Who is Ales Bialiatski?

Ales Bialiatski is a Nobel laureate and the co-founder of the Viasna human rights group, which had been at the forefront of providing legal and financial aid to those who were imprisoned during protests against the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. ..

Tags: Belarus • Ukraine war

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Persons in News

What is Polystoechotes punctate?

Polystoechotes punctate, which was thought to be extinct in the eastern United States, was rediscovered in 2012 after more than 5 decades. The giant Jurassic-era insect was found in Arkansas. Jurassic Era occurred some 201.4 million years ago. There is ..

Tags: Insects • New Species • North America • USA

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

What is NPCDCS?

The Indian Government launched the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) in 2010 to prevent and control major non-communicable diseases. It focuses on strengthening infrastructure, human resource development, early diagnosis, health promotion ..

Tags: Cancer • Heart Disease • JICA • Non-communicable disease

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

What is HUID Number?

Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code consisting of numbers and letters. It is stamped manually on a piece of jewellery at the Assaying & Hallmarking centres. It ensures the purity and fitness of gold via ..

Tags: BIS • Gold • Hallmark

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022

National Safety Day 2023

National Safety Day is celebrated annually on March 4 across India. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of health and safety at workplaces and create a culture of safety among the general public. Why is National Safety Day ..

Tags: National Safety Council • National Safety Day

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

What is Acute Kidney Injury?

Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) or Acute Renal Failure (ARF) is the sudden failure of the kidney’s functioning that occurs within a few hours or a few days. It causes the accumulation of waste products in blood, making it hard of ..

Tags: Gambia • Kidney • Nigeria

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs