China Passes Law against Foreign Sanctions

China has passed a new legislation against foreign sanctions. With this law China seeks to build its defences against rising US and EU pressure on trade and human rights. Key Points China passed this law after accusing US of suppressing ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Current Affairs – Today’s Headlines: June 11, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for June 11, 2021 AISHE 2019-20 REPORT – Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ releases All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2019-20 report – Total Enrolment in Higher Education stands at ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

India to add 20 GW of Wind Energy Capacity by 2025: GWEC

India wind energy market outlook was released by Global Wind Energy Council. As per the report, India has a pipeline of 10.3 GW in Central and State markets. These pipelines will drive installations until 2023. Report highlights India will install ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

ISRO to assist Development Projects in Northeast

According to Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will assist development projects in Northeast through Space Technology. Key points ISRO will offering optimum utilization of Satellite Imaging and other Space Technology applications. These applications will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Antibody Cocktail treatment for Covid

Doctors from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi have successfully analysed the monoclonal antibody therapy on two Covid-19 patients. This therapy resulted into fast progression of symptoms within first seven days. About the therapy Two patients were administered REGCov2 ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

WHO Handbook on Foodborne Diseases

World Health Organization (WHO) released a handbook to assess the burden of foodborne diseases and locate data gaps which will help in strengthening health infrastructure. Foodborne Diseases Burden As per the WHO’s estimate of 2015, about 600 million people are ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

IIT-Kharagpur develops Early Cyclone Detection Technique

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur have developed an early cyclone detection technique which will help in early detection of development or strengthening of tropical cyclones in North Indian Ocean region. About Cyclone Detection Technique IIT developed this technique using ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021

Costs of Climate Change in India report- GDP to reduce annually

London-based global think tank Overseas Development Institute published its report called “Costs of Climate change in India”. The report analyses economic costs of climate-related risks in country and possibility of increased inequality & poverty. Key Findings As per report, climate ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021