Page-50 of Current Affairs - January, 2020

Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park Census: Increase in Salt Water Crocodiles

January 5, 2020

According to the recent census at the Bhitarkanika National Park, the population of salt water (or estuarine) crocodiles have increased to 1,757 as compared to 1,742 in 2018. Highlights The peak winter is the ideal time to carry out the ..

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Turtle Rehab Centre in Bihar-First of its kind

January 5, 2020

In January 2020, a turtle rehabilitation Centre is to be set up in Bihar’s Bhagalpur forest. The centre will shelter more than 500 turtles and is to be spread over half a hectare. Highlights The rehab centre will act as ..

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Project NETRA: ISRO Signs pact to set up optical Telescope

January 5, 2020

The Indian Space Research Organization signed a pact with Indian Institute of Astrophysics to establish an optical telescope under “Project NETRA”. The organisation also tied up with NIT-Karnataka to set up a regional academic centre for space to promote research ..

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I-Stem portal; DRDO Science Expo launched at the Indian Science congress

January 5, 2020

On January 3, 2020, PM Modi inaugurated the 107th Indian Science Congress in Bengaluru. He launched the I-Stem portal at the inaugural function. Also, the Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) has installed more than 150 exhibits at the congress I-STEM ..

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US Targeting 52 Iranian Sites: US President

January 5, 2020

The United States of America President, Donald Trump has warned Iran after fears of major conflagration near the entire Persian Gulf region prompted following the US assassination of Iranian Quds Force General Qasem Soleimani, that if the Islamic republic attacks ..

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28th Edition of New Delhi World Book Fair inaugurated by HRD Minister

January 5, 2020

The Union Minister of Human Resource Development, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nisank’ on Saturday, 4 January 2020 inaugurated New Delhi World Book Fair 2020 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. The theme of the New Delhi World Book Fair 2020: GANDHI: WRITERS’ ..

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NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan Government

January 5, 2020

On January 4, 2020 National Human Rights Commission has sent notice to the Rajasthan Government over the death of more than 100 children in the state-run hospital in Kota, Rajasthan in the month of December alone. The commission seeks a ..

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FSI: 21.4% of forest cover prone to forest fires

January 4, 2020

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently released India State of Forest Report, 2019. The report predominantly talks about forest cover in the country. The report also mentions about forest fires in the country. Highlights of forest fire ..

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Vertical Farming: A silent Revolution in Agriculture

January 4, 2020

The current world population is 7.7 billion (April 2019). According to the United Nations, the global population is to reach 10 billion by 2050 and therefore the food production should increase by 70%. What is Vertical Farming? Vertical Farming is ..

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US to resume IMET Programme for Pakistan

January 4, 2020

The United States President, Donald Trump on Friday, 4th January 2020 has decided to resume the International Military Education and Training(IMET) programme that was cut off in 2018 with Pakistan, while aid provided for the overall security assistance remains suspended. ..

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