India attends Petersberg Climate Dialogue

On April 28, 2020, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate change Shri Prakash Javadekar attended the 11th session of “Petersberg Climate Dialogue” representing India. Highlights The dialogue was hosted by Germany. It was co-chaired by United Kingdom. Over 30 ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Monsoon steps begun

The Jal Shakti Abhiyan has taken all measures to boost the rural economy and combat present health crisis created by COVID-19. Also, the scheme is to use large availability of rural labour forces (due to lock down). Highlights The Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-29th April 2020

1. NASA’s Juno spacecraft recently captured a stunning image of the northern regions of which solar body and its swirling, chaotic atmosphere? Answer: Jupiter 2. The Red Guardian is a character to be introduced to the MCU in the Black ..

Bihar starts Geo-mapping Water Bodies

The Bihar state government has started geo-mapping its water bodies by an exercise called ‘jalkaro’. It is to be carried out by Bihar Remote Sensing Application Centre. Geo-mapping Geo-mapping is the process of using GPS (Global Positioning System) to survey ..

World Veterinary Day Observed on April 25th

April 25th was observed as World Veterinary Day and the theme for the 2020 event is ‘Environmental Protection for Improving Animal and Human Health’. About the Day The World Veterinary Day was designated by the World Veterinary Association in 2011. ..

Wild Canids suggested as Flag-bearers to expand Conservation Enterprise

Conservationists are highlighting the need for conservation of wild canid species in India and how they can be ‘flag-bearers’ for India’s conservation enterprise. Wild Canids in India India has 23% of world’s terrestrial carnivore species. It has 8 species of ..

Chemical Industry becomes the Top Exporting Sector in the Country for the First Time

For the first time ever, India’s chemical and petrochemical industry has become the top exporting sector in the country. About India’s chemical industry has become the top exporting sector in the country for the first time in its history- registering ..

RBI launched a 50,000 Crore INR Liquidity Window to support Mutual Funds

The RBI has announced a special liquidity window of 50,000 crore INR for mutual funds in light of Franklin Templeton closing down 6 of its debt funds due to lack of liquidity. High Risk Mutual Fund Mutual funds are investment ..

Exercise Pitch Black 2020 Cancelled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

The 2020 edition of the exercise Pitch Black has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Great Lockdown. Pitch Black Pitch Black is a multilateral air combat training exercise hosted by Australia. The 2020 event was originally scheduled ..

SIPRI Releases the ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ Report

The SIPRI released the ‘Trends in World Military Expenditure, 2019’ and ranked India as the 3rd largest military spender in the world. Highlights of the Report The report showed that the global military expenditure has increased to 1,917 billion USD ..