Today Current Affairs: 15th March 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: March 15, 2022
What Are Nutraceuticals Products?
What Are Nutraceuticals Products? Nutraceuticals is a broad umbrella term that is used to describe any product derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods. They can be considered non-specific biological therapies used to promote general well-being, control symptoms and prevent malignant processes. The term […]
Ban On Mechanised Fishing Boats In The Mangalajodi Area Of The Chilika Lake
Ban On Mechanised Fishing Boats In The Mangalajodi Area Of The Chilika Lake: The Odisha government has proposed to ban movement of mechanised fishing boats in the Mangalajodi area of the Chilika lake, an important haunt of migratory birds, to provide the winged guests an undisturbed ecosystem for six months every year. Mangalajodi is recognised […]
India Canada Have Agreed To Re-Launch The CEPA
India Canada Have Agreed To Re-Launch The CEPA: India – Canada have agreed to re-launch the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations to unlock full potential of bilateral trade. They are also considering an Interim Agreement or Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) that could bring early commercial gains to both the countries. The trade agreement […]
Death Of Labourers Hired For Manual Scavenging
Death Of Labourers Hired For Manual Scavenging: Three labourers in Mumbai, allegedly hired for manual scavenging, died after inhaling toxic fumes in a septic tank. Even though manual scavenging is banned in India, the practice is still prevalent in many parts of the country. Manual scavenging is the practice of removing human excreta by hand […]
Report On Unified District Information System For Education Plus 2020-21
Report On Unified District Information System For Education Plus 2020-21: The Ministry of Education has released a detailed report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2020-21 on school education of India. The UDISE+ system of online data collection from the schools was developed by Department of School Education & Literacy in the […]
GenOMICC Project
What Is GenOMICC Project? Scientists in the United Kingdom as part of a research project, GenOMICC (Genetics of Mortality in Critical Care), have identified 16 new genetic variants that make a person more susceptible to a severe COVID-19 infection. The GenOMICC— reportedly the largest of its kind — is a research study that brings together […]
37th Foundation Of National Crime Records Bureau
37th Foundation Of National Crime Records Bureau: The 37th Foundation Day of National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) was celebrated (11th March 1986) . NCRB, headquartered in New Delhi, was set-up in 1986 under the Ministry of Home Affairs to function as a repository of information on crime and criminals so as to assist the investigators […]
What Is Blockchain Gaming?
What Is Blockchain Gaming? The vast scope and potential of blockchain technology has attracted the gaming industry over the past few years. In India too, gaming industries are exploring this option. Blockchain is a decentralised database that stores information. It relies on technology that allows for the storage of identical copies of this information on […]
Bahini Scheme By Sikkim Government
Bahini Scheme By Sikkim Government: The Sikkim government is set to announce a scheme (Bahini) to install vending machines to provide free sanitary pads. This is the first time that a state government has taken a decision to cover all girls studying in Classes 9-12. It aims at providing “100% access to free and safe […]