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Amazon at the risk of changing from Forest to Savanna
A team of Europe based scientists have recently found that the tropical forests especially the Amazon forest are slowly changing into Savannah like environment. Highlights According to the study around 40% of Amazon forest are at the risk of changing ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
NCERT and ISLRTC to sign MoU to help deaf children access education material
On October 6, 2020, the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) and Indian Sign Language Research and Training Centre signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to make the education material accessible to the deaf children. Highlights Under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
PARAM Sidhi-AI: India’s fastest AI Super Computer
On October 5, 2020, the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) commissioned the largest HPC-AI supercomputer. HPC-AI is High Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Highlights PARAM-Sidhi has put India among top countries in global AI supercomputing research and innovation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
New Emission Norms of Tractors, Construction Vehicles extended till October 2021
On October 5, 2020, the Government of India has extended the applicability of new emission norms for tractors and construction equipment vehicles till October 2021. These norms were to be applicable from October 2020. Key Highlights The Ministry of Road ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Ravi Chopra Committee: SC Orders violated in Chardham Project
The Supreme Court appointed Ravi Chopra Committee has alleged that the Chardham road project has violated court order. What is the issue? The Supreme Court had ruled that width of roads constructed under Chardham project shall be 5.5 metres. This ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
GoI appoints Monetary Policy Committee Members
On October 5, 2020, the Government of India appointed economists Jayant R Varma, Shashank Bhide and Ashima Goyal as members of Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). Their appointments were cleared by the Appointment Committee of the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
CEPI to include India among six other countries for COVID-19 Vaccine Testing
The Global Initiative of Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness for Innovation, CEPI has identified six labs from countries such as Britain, Netherlands, Italy, Canada, Bangladesh and India. Highlights The THSTI lab of India has been recognised under the global network of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India contributes 3,000 vials of Remdesivir to Myanmar
On October 5, 2020, the Government of India contributed 3,000 vials to Myanmar under the framework of India-Myanmar Foreign Office Consultation. Highlights The 3,000 vials of Remdesivir drug was provided by Army Chief Naravane to the Myanmar State counsellor Aung ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Referendum in New Caledonia rejects independence from France
The New Caledonia is a French territory located in southwest Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist spot and well known for its coral seas. The territory voted against independence from France under its new referendum that was held recently. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Yudh Prasdushan Ke Virudh: Mega Anti-Pollution Campaign launched by Delhi CM
On October 5, 2020, the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched a Mega Anti-Pollution Campaign, called “Yudh Prasudushan ke Virudh”. The campaign was launched to reduce pollution levels in Delhi. During the campaign, the Delhi Government will focus on technology ..