The Omicron is a variant of COVID-19. It was first identified in South Africa. The World Health Organisation has listed Omicron as “Variant of Concern”. What is Omicron?...
SWADESH is a brain initiative developed by DBT – National Brain Research Centre. The project makes the neuroimaging, neurochemical and neuropsychological data accessible to researchers. DBT is Department...
The Prime Minister Council on Climate Change was constituted in 2008 by Dr Manmohan Singh, the then PM. What are the main functions of the committee? The committee...
The Dakshin Shakti Exercise was held in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. It was conducted in the marine and marshy areas of Rann of Kutch. The Rann of Kutch...
James Webb Space Telescope is a telescope of NASA. It is to be launched in December 2021. The telescope is to act as the Premier Observatory of NASA...
The Cherry Blossom Festival of India is celebrated in Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya. Meghalaya, also called the “Land of Clouds” attracts tourists from different parts of...
Hanukkah is the festival of lights. It is a Jewish festival. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the recovery of Jerusalem. Also, the festival commemorates the rededication of...
The Winter Session of Parliament in India is held between the mid of November and mid of December every year. The winter session is the shortest session of...
The Municipal Election is held to elect the representatives of local government. It is held at urban local body level or municipality level. What are Municipal Elections in...
The Assam Microfinance Incentive and Relief Scheme, 2021 was launched by the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma in November 2021. The scheme aims to benefit 24 lakh...
