National Science Day- ‘Women in Science’

In light of the National Science Day, the government had announced the establishment of 11 chairs in the name of Indian women scientists. Janaki Ammal: Janaki Ammal was a pioneering Indian botanist born in Madras Presidency of British India. She ..

Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana

32 projects have been approved under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana in the food processing sector during the inter-ministerial approval committee meeting. Purpose of the Scheme: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana is a scheme being implemented by the ..

Suposhit Maa Abhiyan

The Speaker of Lok Sabha launched the Suposhit Maa Abhiyan- a scheme to ensure nutritional support to pregnant women in Kota (the Speaker’s constituency). Purpose of the Scheme: The scheme is in line with achieving ‘Malnutrition-free India’ by 2022. The ..

Taj Mahotsav 2020

Cultural troupe from Arunachal Pradesh performed at the Taj Mahotsav 2020 organised in Uttar Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh and UP are sister states under Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat scheme. Taj Mahotsav: Taj Mahotsav is a 10 day program conducted every year ..

ICGS Varad

The Indian Coast Guard inducted ICGS Varad into service, in the presence of union minister for shipping, at the Chennai Port. ICGS Varad Features: ICGS Varad is of the Vikram-class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV) series. It is equipped with special ..

Bundelkhand Expressway

The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for Bundelkhand Expressway in Uttar Pradesh. The 15 thousand crore INR project will improve connectivity in the Bundelkhand region. Bundelkhand Expressway Project: The Bundelkhand Expressway project is a 296 km long, 4 lane ..

1000 Springs Initiative

The union ministry of tribal affairs launched the ‘1000 Springs Initiative’ to ensure water supply for tribal people, at a program in Odisha. Springs: Spring is a component of the hydrosphere. It is a natural source of water used mainly ..

Glycol Poisoning

Cough syrup (Coldbest PC) manufactured by a Himachal Pradesh-based company was found to contain diethylene glycol. The syrup is alleged to be the reason behind the 11 deaths in J&K. Symptoms of Glycol Poisoning: Glycol is toxic to humans and ..

Red Panda Species are two separate species

On February 29, 2020, the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered that the red panda species are actually two separate species. Earlier, both the Himalayan red pandas and the Chinese red Pandas were together considered as red panda species. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Corona Virus: WHO increases Global threat; US postpones ASEAN; Geneva International Motor Show Cancelled

The COVID-19 (Corona Virus), that began in China has now spread to more than 45 countries. Outside China, South Korea has the highest number of COVID-19 victims. Highlights On February 29, 2020, the World Health Organization increased the global risk ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020