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China develops miniature helicopter for Mars missions
China developed a prototype miniature helicopter for the purpose of surveillance work on future Mars missions. Key Points According to Chinese space science agency, this miniature helicopter was developed after the historic landing of robotic rover on the Mars. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Indian Royal Jelly- Key Facts
According to Pune-based researchers, Indian Royal Jelly was found to surpass top-quality sellers like produced in Thailand and Taiwan. Highlights Royal Jelly are known for being a good antioxidant. It helps women with fertility issues. Indian Royal Jelly meets the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Report: Protected Areas in Central Africa 2020
According to a report titled “Protected Areas in Central Africa 2020”, Central Africa can develop itself sustainably if the resources are shared equitably and its environment is protected. Highlights Report was produced under the Central Africa Forest Observatory (OFAC) which ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
WHO monitoring new COVID variant ‘Mu’
Mu Variant’ of the coronavirus was first identified in Colombia in January 2021. Now, the World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring this variant of interest. Mu Variant Mu variant is scientifically known as B.1.621 and has been classified as a ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Singapore introduces ‘Vaccinated Travel Lanes’
Singapore has introduced a “Vaccinated Travel Lanes”, for the fully vaccinated travellers. Highlights Reopening of international travel in the backdrop of Covid-19 is not going to be a straightforward affair. Countries have been experimenting several concepts in order to allow ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
What is Scrub Typhus?
Recently, a mystery fever was reported from parts of Uttar Pradesh. It claimed about 40 lives, mostly children in one week. This viral fever was identified as Scrub typhus. Highlights Scrub typhus was reported mainly from Firozabad, Agra, Mainpuri, Etah ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: September 3, 2021
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for September 3, 2021 INDIA – I&B Ministry constitutes Committee headed by Prasar Bharati Board Member Ashok Kumar Tandon to review existing guidelines of Journalist Welfare Scheme – AYUSH Minister Sarbananda Sonowal ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa launch CBDC Scheme
Central banks in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa launched a Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) Scheme on August 2, 2021. Key Points CBDC scheme is a cross border payments trial that uses different central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
WCD Minister chairs National Conference of States/UTs
Minister for Women and Child Development (WCD), Smriti Zubin Irani, chaired the National Conference, 2021. This conference was held on 30th and 31st of August at Kevadia, Gujarat. Key Points During the National Conference, ministers discussed deliberated on implementation and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Coal Ministry’s pilot project to replace Diesel with LNG
State-owned Coal India Ltd. (CIL) has started the pilot project to replace Diesel with LNG on September 1, 2021. Highlights According to CIL, it started the process of retrofitting LNG kits in its dumpers, the big trucks that are engaged ..