UNCTAD: FDI inflows are to drop by 15% due to Corona Virus

The United Nations Conference on Trade, Investment and Development has warned that the Foreign Direct Investment flows all over the world will reduce by 15% due to Corona Virus. According to the organization, the outbreak could cost 2 trillion USD ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

March 10: CISF Raising Day

Every year, the Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day is celebrated on March 10. The CISF works under Ministry of Home Affairs. It was set up in 1969 under the CISF act, 1968 passed in Parliament of India. About CISF ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Indian Ocean Commission

The Indian Ocean Commission recently admitted India as the 5th observer to the group. This is expected to bolster the Indo-Pacific vision. About the COI The Indian Ocean Commission (COI) was created in 1982 and institutionalised in 1984 by the ..

Holi

India and Nepal celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This year’s events were relatively sombre due to the Coronavirus scare. About the Festival Holi is an ancient Hindu festival and one of the most popular ..

Puff Adder Snakebite in Ireland

A man in Dublin was hospitalised for a snakebite from a venomous Puff Adder Snake recently. This is the first case of snakebite in Ireland’s history. Ireland’s lack of Snakes Ireland is famous for having no native snake species. Local ..

Reintroduction of Burbot

The burbot, a freshwater predatory cod, is to be reintroduced into the freshwater habitats of UK after half a century. Burbot It is the only cod fish that lives in freshwater habitats. It resembles a tadpole and lives at the ..

Nari Shakti Puraskar

On International Women’s Day, the President gave away the Nari Shakti Puraskar to 15 women, the oldest of whom is 105 years old. About the Award The Nari Shakti Award is the highest civilian award in the country awarded to ..

Risks to Subnivean Organisms

A recent study has found that the climate change is posing threat to various life forms in the ‘subnivium’ part of cryosphere. Subnivium Subnivium is a part of the snow that lies between the top of the frozen ground and ..

Gaurs in Valmiki Reserve

Recent reports peg the current population of the vulnerable Gaurs in Valmiki Reserve at 150 individuals. The success is said to be due to increase in grassland cover. Valmiki Reserve Valmiki National Park, Tiger Reserve and Wildlife Sanctuary is located ..

Round-up of Saudi Royals

Senior royals of Saudi Arabia were recently arrested for allegedly plotting a coup against the ruling king and his son. Arrested Royals The authorities had arrested 3 senior royals in Saudi Arabia: Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz (the younger brother of ..