Paralitherizinosaurus japonicus: A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It is a bipedal dinosaur. A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It was […]
Category: Current Affairs
Regional English Language Office (RELO)
Regional English Language Office (RELO): Recently, a workshop was organised for English teachers under the supervision of the Regional English Language Office (RELO), Washington DC. RELO is a wing of the US Embassy in India that was established in 2005 as a part of its Public Diplomacy Section. Aim: To strengthen India-US ties by supporting […]
Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission
Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission: Union Space and Earth Sciences minister Jitendra Singh said India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first human space mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned human ocean mission in 2023. Trials for both the space and ocean manned missions have reached an advanced stage and […]
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme Of Ministry Of Defence
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme Of Ministry Of Defence: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports indigenous development of components, products, […]
NH53
NH53: State-owned NHAI has created a Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous lane of 75 kilometres in 105 hours and 33 minutes on the national highway between Amravati and Akola districts in Maharashtra. The total length of the 75 kilometres of single lane continuous bituminous concrete road is equivalent to 37.5 kilometres […]
CiSS Application
CiSS Application: The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations. (CiSS). Baal Swaraj is a portal launched by NCPCR for online tracking and digital real-time monitoring mechanism of children in need of […]
One Candidate One Constituency
One Candidate One Constituency: The Chief Election Commissioner asked the Ministry of Law & Justice to limit the seats from which a candidate can contest to just one. It had also recommended a ban on exit polls and opinion polls and said there should be some restriction on conducting and disseminating the results of opinion […]
Dharohar : The National Museum Of Customs And GST In Panaji Goa
Dharohar : The National Museum Of Customs And GST In Panaji Goa Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated to the nation, Dharohar – the National Museum of Customs and GST in Panaji Goa. The two-storey ‘Blue building’, which was earlier known as Alfandega, during the period of Portuguese rule in Goa, […]
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome
Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Pop sensation Justin Bieber revealed that a viral disease called the Ramsay Hunt Syndrome has temporarily paralysed one side of his face. Ramsay Hunt Syndrome is neurological disease in which a virus – Varicella Zoster – causes inflammation of the nerves involved in facial movements. The Varicella Zoster Virus (VZV) is the […]
Ancovax : Covid-19 Vaccine For Animals
Ancovax : Covid-19 Vaccine For Animals The Agriculture Ministry unveiled India’s first Covid-19 vaccine for animals. Developed by the Hisar-based National Research Centre on Equines, the vaccine, called Ancovax, can protect animals against the Delta and Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2. Ancovax can be used in dogs, lions, leopards, mice, and rabbits. It is an inactivated […]
