Grain Trains

The Indian Railways has introduced innovative ideas to ensure continuous supply of food grains in times of the COVID-19 crisis and its accompanying lockdown conditions. Annapoorna Trains The Annapoorna trains are freight trains that help in transporting food grains and ..

E-Reverse Auction

NHPC, a central public sector unit successful bid out a 2,000 MW solar PV project via ERA or e-reverse auctioning, in times of the lockdown period. About ERA Reverse auction is a process by which an auction is conducted with ..

International Development Association

The World Bank and IMF launched several financial initiatives to help out the IDA countries in times of the COVID-19 crisis. About IDA The IDA or International Development Association is an international financial institution that is a part of the ..

Buddhas of Bamiyan

In light of the recent observation of the World Heritage Festival, the ICOMOS highlighted the Buddhas of Bamiyan as an example of heritage items destroyed for what they symbolise. About the Monument The Buddhas of Bamiyan were located in the ..

World Heritage Day

The World Heritage Day or the International Day for Monuments and Sites was observed on April 18th to promote awareness about heritage of humanity. About The World Heritage Day is celebrated every year on 18th of April. It was designated ..

CCMB’s Inactivated Virus Vaccine against COVID-19

The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is developing an inactivated virus vaccine in cell lines of African green monkey for tackling COVID-19. Inactivated Virus Vaccine An inactivated virus vaccine is the most effective way to tackle COVID-19. It is ..

CeNS Heavy Metal Sensor

The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences has developed a portable sensor for heavy metal detection in water. About the Sensor The Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) has developed a solid state sensor for detection of ..

Chitra GeneLAMP N

The scientists at SCTIMST have developed the Chitra GeneLAMP N, a test kit for performing confirmatory tests of COVID-19 in 2 hours. About Chitra GeneLAMP N The Chitra GeneLAMP N is a confirmatory test kit for COVID-19 that was developed ..

International Monetary and Financial Committee

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs attended the plenary meeting of IMFC through video-conferencing in light of the COVID-19 crisis. About IMFC The International Monetary and Finance Committee is a body under the IMF (International Monetary Fund). It ..

Current Affairs Quiz: April 19-20, 2020