Pandemic Treaty: WHO had established an intergovernmental negotiating body to draft and negotiate a Pandemic treaty. WHO says it will be ready in the next 18 months and help prevent future global health disasters. About Pandemic Treaty: In December 2021, the Health Assembly adopted a decision titled “The World Together” at its second special session […]
Category: Current Affairs
West Nile virus
West Nile virus: The New York City Health Department announced that the West Nile virus had been detected in two people, one in Brooklyn and another in Queens, as well as in a “record number” of infected mosquitoes throughout the city. West Nile Virus (WNV) can cause neurological disease and death in people. WNV is […]
Tasmanian Tiger
Tasmanian Tiger: Scientists in the US and Australia have embarked on a $15-million project to resurrect the thylacine or Tasmanian Tiger, a marsupial that went extinct in the 1930s, using gene-editing technology. Tasmanian Tiger (Thylacinus cynocephalus), the only animal in the Thylacinidae family to survive in modern times, was a marsupial mammal that raises young […]
First Completely “Functionally Literate”District In India
First Completely “Functionally Literate”District In India: Tribal-dominated Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh has become the first completely “functionally literate” district in India. Functional illiteracy comprises reading and writing skills that are required to manage daily living and employment tasks. Such tasks require reading skills beyond the basic level. It is the opposite of illiteracy, which […]
Megalodon
Megalodon: Using fossil evidence to create a three-dimensional model, researchers have found new evidence about the life of one of the biggest predatory animals of all time — the Megalodon. Megalodons roamed the oceans an estimated 23 million to 2.6 million years ago. Megalodon could “completely ingest, and in as few as five bites,” a […]
Manthan Portal
Manthan Portal: It has been launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser for promoting collaboration between industry and the Scientific research and development ecosystem to meet India’s sustainability goals. Programmes: Knowledge Transfer, Interactive sessions, exhibitions on new innovations Platform is powered by NSEIT subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange of India Principal Scientific […]
Arth Ganga
Arth Ganga: Jal Shakti Ministry unveiled a new initiative under Arth Ganga (under Namami Gange Programme) Arth Ganga aims to promote economic activities along the Ganga River bank The new initiatives are: Jalaj initiative (Skill enhancement along with Ganga Conservation) Sahakar Bharati (sustainable economic development by public participation) ImAvatar (promotes livelihood opportunities) New course ‘River […]
Air Quality And Health In Cities
Air Quality And Health In Cities: A report was released titled Air Quality and Health in Cities, which analysed pollution and global health effects for more than 7,000 cities around the world between 2010 and 2019. The study ranked cities on the basis of two major air pollutants found — fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) and […]
Governing Council Meeting Of NITI Aayog
Governing Council Meeting Of NITI Aayog: The Prime Minister chaired the seventh meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of NITI Aayog. Key Agenda: Crop diversification and achieving self-sufficiency in pulses, oilseeds and other agri-commodities Implementation of National Education Policy (NEP) in school Education, Implementation of National Education Policy in higher education, and Urban governance. PM’s […]
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL): The Cabinet has approved the “Widening access of the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) database to users, besides patent offices”. The opening up of the TKDL is also envisaged to inculcate thought and knowledge leadership through Bharatiya Gnana Parampara, under the New Education Policy 2020. The Traditional Knowledge Digital Library […]
