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  • World Elephant Day

    Why in News The World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12th August every year to spread awareness for the conservation and protection of the largest...

    13 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung Erupted

    Why in News Recently, Mt. Sinabung, an active volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has erupted. Mount Sinabung is located in Karo regency,...

    12 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra

    Why in News The Prime Minister will inaugurate Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) on 8th August, 2020. Key Points RSK is an interactive experience...

    08 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • First Kisan Rail

    Why in News The Indian Railways has introduced the first “Kisan Rail” from Devlali (Maharashtra) to Danapur (Bihar). The Centre had announced...

    08 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Volcanoes on Venus

    Why in News According to a recent study, published in Nature Geoscience, Venus is still geologically active. Key Points The study identified 37...

    07 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • IMD Forecasts Surplus Rains

    Why in News According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) rainfall in the “second half of the monsoon” is likely to be 104% of...

    06 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Aspirin to Prevent Cataract

    Why in News Recently, scientists from the Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST) have developed nanorods from the Non-Steroidal...

    03 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Contraction of Eurozone Economy

    Why in News The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Eurozone reduced by 12.1% in the April-June 2020 quarter, compared to the previous...

    01 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Initiative Under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

    Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in...

    01 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • PLpro: Covid-19

    Why in News According to a new study on Covid-19, pharmacological inhibition of PLpro blocks virus replication and also strengthens immune response...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • AJO-Neo : Device to Measure Neonatal Bilirubin Level

    Why in News Recently, researchers from the S.N. Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata have developed a device called...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

    Why in News The Government of India has invited nominations for the ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar’. Applications...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Dare to Dream 2.0

    Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an innovation contest 'Dare to Dream 2.0' on the 5th death...

    28 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Hurricane Hanna

    Why in News Recently, Hurricane Hanna has made landfall (the point at which a hurricane reaches land) in Texas with life-threatening storm surge and...

    27 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Nag River

    Why in News Recently, the Bombay High Court said that the Nag river has become extremely polluted due to industrialisation and urbanisation. Key...

    27 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Khelo India Youth Games 2021

    Why in News Recently, the government has announced that Haryana will host the fourth edition of Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG). Key Points The...

    27 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • KURMA App

    Why in News KURMA is a mobile-based application aimed at turtle conservation. It was launched on the occasion of World Turtle Day (23rd May). Key...

    25 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Indian Bullfrog

    Scientific Name: Hoplobatrachus tigerinus. Common Names: Bullfrog, Golden Frog, Green Frog, Tiger Frog etc. IUCN Red List: Least Concern. Indian...

    23 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Global Fund

    Why in News Recently, ‘key populations affected by HIV/AIDS (or KPs)’ have protested for being ignored by governments and multilateral...

    22 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • MANODARPAN: Mental Health Initiative

    Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Human Resources Development (MHRD) has launched the 'Manodarpan' initiative under Atmanirbhar Bharat...

    22 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

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