3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM): India participated in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM) and shared plans for research and long-term cooperation in the Arctic Region. The first two meetings—ASM1 and ASM2—were held in the USA in 2016 and Germany in 2018, respectively. The Arctic region comprises the Arctic Ocean and parts of countries such […]
What Is Animal Corridor?
Animal Corridor: There are cases of clearance of forest land, digging, and construction activities on at least three animal corridors within the eco-sensitive zone of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. The Supreme Court of India in its 2019 order had said that “No new construction shall be permitted on private lands which form […]
What Is Black Fungus? Mucormycosis
Mucormycosis Or Black Fungus: A number of Covid-19 patients are developing a serious fungal infection known as Mucormycosis also called black fungus. Mucormycosis: It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes, which is abundant in the environment. It mainly affects people who have health problems or take […]
2-DG (2-deoxy-D-glucose) Drug for Covid-19 :
Drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG): The DCGI has granted emergency use approval to DRDO’s 2-DG drug for treatment in moderate to severe cases of Covid-19.2-DG helps in the faster recovery of hospitalized patients and reduces supplemental oxygen dependence. The drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) has been developed by DRDO’s Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences (INMAS) in collaboration […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 8th May 2021
Today Current Affairs: 8th May 2021 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Unique Disability Identification Portal
Unique Disability Identification Portal: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has issued a notification making it mandatory for all States/UTs to grant certificates of disability through online mode only using UDID (Unique Disability ID) portal. Unique Disability Identification (UDID) Portal: The project is being implemented with the view of creating a National Database for […]
Regulations Review Authority 2.0: RBI
Regulations Review Authority 2.0: RBI: The Reserve Bank Of India (RBI) has constituted an Advisory Group to assist the second Regulations Review Authority (RRA 2.0). The RBI has set up the RRA 2.0, initially for a period of one year from 1st May 2021, with a view to streamline regulations and reduce the compliance burden […]
N. Rangasamy: Puducherry CM
N. Rangasamy: Puducherry CM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated N. Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry CM. Puducherry is a Union Territory of India rather than a state, which implies that governance and administration fall directly under federal authority. However, Puducherry is one of the three union territories in India (the other being the […]
What Is Foam Path?
Foam Path: A medical flight made an emergency belly landing at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai after a wheel of the aircraft separated from its body. Mumbai airport officials sprayed foam on the runway to prevent fire as the Beechcraft VT-JIL aircraft made a belly landing. A foam path is an aviation […]
Database Of Companies And Auditors: NFRA
Database Of Companies And Auditors: NFRA: National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has prepared a provisional database of companies and auditors. The National Financial Reporting Authority is a regulatory body set up under Section 132 of the Companies Act to oversee compliance with Accounting and Auditing Standards by companies that can be described as Public Interest […]
