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What is Red Channel Agreement?
The Red Channel Agreement was signed between the World Health Organization and IFRC (International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) to implement the Emergency Medical Team Initiative. What is Emergency Medical Team Initiative? The initiative will strengthen the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India-Uzbekistan sign Agreements
On December 11, 2020, India and Uzbekistan held virtual summit to discuss bilateral relations. The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Uzbekistan counter part during the summit. The summit mainly focused on extremism, terrorism and radicalism. During ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
France Law against Islamism
The French Cabinet recently presented a draft law that targets “Radical Islamism”. Key Features of the Proposed Law The law aims to envisage range of measures that includes school education reforms to make sure Muslim children do not drop out ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access Facility, APVAX
The Asian Development Bank recently launched Asia Pacific Vaccine Access Facility to provide equitable support to the developing countries as they procure and deliver vaccines. The bank has allocated 9 billion USD for the scheme. What is Asia-Pacific Vaccine Access ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Micro-climatic Zone Shifting?
The study on “Preparing India for climate events” was recently published by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water. This is the first time the extreme weather event hotspots in India have been mapped. Key findings The unpredictability, intensity and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
What is Data Sonification?
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently shared a sonification video of crab Nebula. The video shows Nebula being transformed into music based on its different colours. The blue shades were translated into bass and white shades into to wood ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign
The Fitness Ka Dose Aadha Ghanta Roz Campaign was recently applauded by the World Health Organization. The campaign has been uploaded for its initiatives to promote physical activity. The campaign was launched as a part of the Fit India Movement. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Association of Buddhist Tour Operator (ABTO) International Convention
On December 10, 2020, the Union Minister of state for tourism and culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated the Association of Buddhist our operators International Convention in New Delhi. The convention is to be held in partnership with Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Koilwar Bridge
On December 10, 2020, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Koilwar Bridge over the Sone river in Bihar. The bridge was constructed at an expense of 256 crores of rupees. Background The existing ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
India Water Impact summit
The first India Water Impact Summit began on December 10, 2020. This year the Summit is being held under the following theme Theme: Comprehensive analysis and Holistic management of rivers and water bodies with a focus on Arth Ganga. About ..