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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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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 ..

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