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Study: Children born during pandemic have lower IQs
A United Nations based study has claimed that, Children born during Covid-19 pandemic have reduced verbal, motor, and overall cognitive performance as compared to those born pre-pandemic. Key findings According to the study, males and children in lower socioeconomic families ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Chandrayaan 2 orbiter discovers water molecules on Moon
Chandrayaan-2 orbiter of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has detected water molecules on Moon’s surface. Key Points According to the researchers, there was widespread lunar hydration and unambiguous detection of OH and H2O signatures in between 29-degree north and 62-degree ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
GSLV failed to put Earth Observation Satellite into orbit
GSLV rocket of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) failed to put India’s largest earth observation satellite (EOS-3) into the orbit. It failed because of failure to ignite the cryogenic stage of the GSLV. Highlight It failed even though the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: August 13, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for August 13, 2021 INDIA – PM interacts with women self-help groups (SHGs) under the “Aatmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad” (dialogue with self-reliant women) initiative; releases Rs 1,625 crore as capitalisation support fund ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
World Athletics Rankings 2021: Neeraj ranked at 2
Javelin Thrower Neeraj Chopra has finished at number 2 rank in the World Athletics ranking after securing Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics 2020. Highlights Neeraj Chopra has been ranked second with his score of 1315. He is only behind ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
India’s first Water Plus City
India’s cleanest city, Indore, has now been declared as India’s first water plus city under the Swachh Survekshan 2021. Key Points Indore has become example for whole nation for its determination and dedication towards cleanliness. Indore City received this certification ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Nitin Gadkari announces projects in Uttarakhand
The Union minister of Roads, transport, and Highway, Nitin Gadkari, has announced roads and highways projects worth Rs 1,000 crores in Uttarakhand. Key Points Apart from that, an additional Rs 300 crore for Central Road Infrastructure Fund was also announced. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
WSO: Elephant landscape witnessing dramatic change in Odisha
According to the Wildlife Society of Orissa (WSO), the elephant landscape in Odisha has undergone a dramatic change because of mindless mining and unplanned developmental activities. Key Points According to WSO, elephant landscape has changed dramatically in last two decades. ..