INS Kolkata reaches Kuwait to bring liquid medical oxygen (LMO)

As a part of Operation Samudra Setu II, INS Kolkata has reached Kuwait to collect Liquid Medical Oxygen from the country. Earlier it embarked 43 oxygen concentrators and two hundred bottles of oxygen from Qatar. INS Kolkata It is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Covid-19 Related International Initiatives

The covid-19 pandemic, also known as the Coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing pandemic spread globally caused by SARS-CoV-2.  This virus was first identified in the city of Wuhan, China. On 30th January 2020, the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 as ..

Introduction To Various Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies fall under the domain of virtual currencies. Unlike the traditional form of money i.e., paper currency Cryptocurrencies are digital in nature. Cryptocurrencies can be used for purchasing goods and various services but it uses a strong cryptography (a method ..

International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day: April 26

Every year on April 26, the International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day is being observed. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations and was first observed in 2016. Highlights The International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day was first observed on the ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

World Health Day: April 7

Every year the World Health Day is celebrated by the World Health Organization on April 7. This year, the World Health Day is celebrated under the following theme Theme: Building a fairer, healthier World for everyone World Health Day The ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2012

Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme

The Chiranjeevi Health Insurance Scheme was announced as a part of Rajasthan’s state budget for 2021-22. It is a cashless Mediclaim scheme that seeks to fulfil the people’s ‘right to heath’. The scheme will cover all the residents of the ..

Dadasaheb Phalke Award

In April, 2021, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that the 51st Dadasaheb Phalke award is to be conferred to Actor Rajinikanth. Dadasaheb Phalke award is considered as the highest award in Indian cinema. It is conferred by the Directorate of ..

Congo Fever

Congo Fever is a viral disease that is caused by an RNA virus. It is transmitted through ticks or contact with infected livestock or even through body fluids. The disease symptoms include fever, vomiting, muscle pains, hemorrhage, liver failure etc. ..

Greater Male Connectivity Project

The Greater Male Connectivity Project (GMCP) is the largest public infrastructure project of Maldives. The project aims to connect the capital city Male with 3 neighbouring islands namely Villingili, Gulhifahu and Thilafushi. Key Points GMCP includes construction of a 6.7 ..

Panna Biosphere Reserve

Panna National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh in the districts of Panna and Chhatarpur. It was established in 1981 and covers an area of around 542.67 km sq. What is a Biosphere Reserve? A biosphere reserve is simply the areas protected for ..