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1.Environment Fossil of Earth’s Oldest Animal Found in Bhimbetka Researchers believe that they have found India’s first fossil of Dickinsonia in Bhimbetka. Dickinsonia is considered to be Earth’s oldest animal, dating back 570 million years ago (late Ediacaran period). It is considered an internal link between the early, simple organisms Read more…
1.Defence The largest Indian Navy Exercise TROPEX-21 is currently underway Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TORPEX 21) commenced in January. The exercise is observing the participation of all operational units of Indian Navy such as submarines, ships and aircraft The exercise is being held in the Indian Ocean Region and Read more…
1.International Affairs PM inaugurates World Sustainable Development Summit The World Sustainable Development Summit is the 20th Edition of The Energy and Resources Institute’s (TERI) flagship event. The theme of 2021 is “Redefining our common future: Safe and secure environment for all”. It is the sole summit on global issues taking Read more…
1.International Affairs Safer Internet Day (SID) was celebrated on 9th February in 2021 Safer Internet Day is an international event to promote responsible use of online platforms and to spread awareness about increasing cyber bullying issues. SID is organised by Insafe/INHOPE network awareness centres, that is spread across 30 countries Read more…
1.Government Schemes Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Schools and Hostels to be Renamed after Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose The Ministry of Education(MoE), through Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan,provides financial assistance to States and Union territories to run residential schools and hostels. The aim of this scheme is to provide schooling facilities in areas that Read more…
1.Geography First Thunderstorm Research Testbed of India to be Established India will be setting up its first thunderstorm testbed in Balasore, Odisha, and first monsoon testbed near Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Testbed will study thunderstorms and aims to minimise loss of lives and property due to thunder strikes. The Thunderstorm Read more…
1.Science and Technology US launches first rocket which runs on biofuel Stardust 1.0 launch vehicle was launched from a former US Military base It is the first commercial space launch powered by biofuel. The Stardust rocket launch vehicle has been manufactured by aerospace company bluShift. 2.National Affairs MOHUA partners with Read more…
1. India and the World EIU Democracy Index 2020 The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) recently released its report titled ‘Democracy in sickness and in health’ and also published the Democracy Index 2020. The Index covers 167 countries in which Norway has topped the list. India’s rank has degraded by two places Read more…
1.Science and Technology New Protein based Biosensors created for Quick COVID-19 test A team of researchers led by David Baker, a professor of Biochemistry, have created a new protein-based biosensor that will detect the Coronavirus. The protein-based biosensors will glow when they detect the protein that make up the pandemic Read more…
1.Government Schemes Mega Investment Textiles Parks (MITRA) scheme to be launched Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced during the Union Budget 2021 that the government has proposed a MITRA scheme. The MITRA scheme will enable the textile industry to become globally competitive & attract large investments and generate employment. MITRA scheme Read more…