Van Gujjars Nomadic Tribe

Recently, Uttarakhand high court has criticized state government for neglecting and forcing families of Van Gujjars nomadic tribe to survive in conditions below animal’s existence. HC’s Order Court has ordered Uttarakhand government to provide them accommodation, food, water and medicines. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Tigray at risk of Famine- warns UN

United Nations has warned, “there is a risk of famine in Tigray region, if assistance is not provided urgently”. According to officials of UN, measures need to be taken to avoid famine in Ethiopia Tigray region. What is the issue? ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

AI-based Pest Management

Recently, professor Jayashankar from Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) inked a memorandum with Mumbai based Wadhwani Institute of Artificial Learning to provide an AI-Based Pest Management system to the farmers. Objective of the memorandum Memorandum was signed in a bid ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

IIT Guwahati developed Smart Window Material

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati have developed a smart window material which can automatically control climate of buildings. How will it control climate? Researchers working on the window highlighted, smart window material can effectively control the amount of heat ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Argentine Ant- Key Facts

Environmental DNA (eDNA) of Argentine Ant was successfully detected by researchers. It was detected in surface soil samples collected from Kobe Port Island and Kyoto’s Fushimi District. What are the concerns? Both the areas have faced huge destruction caused by ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Virtual Vesak Global Celebrations on Buddha Purnima on May 26, 2021. Over 50 most prominent Buddhist religious leaders from across the world also addressed the virtual congregation. About the event Virtual Vesak Global Celebration on ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Railway orders suspension of wrestler Sushil Kumar

Northern Railway has ordered suspension of wrestler Sushil Kumar after he was arrested by Delhi Police in a murder case. Why he was arrested? Winner of Olympic medal, Sushil Kumar, was arrested on May 23 for his involvement in death ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

International Week of Solidarity with Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories

United Nations is observing “International Week of Solidarity with the Peoples of Non-Self-Governing Territories” from May 25 to 31, 2021. What is Non-Self-Governing Territories? According to the UN Charter, a Non-Self-Governing Territory is a Territory “where people have not attained ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021