Global Food Security Index 2021

The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) is developed annually by London based Economist Impact. It is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience. The Global Food Security Index 2021 is the tenth edition of GFSI. The index is calculated based on availability of ..

Exercise Blue Flag 2021

The Exercise Blue Flag is an international training exercise organised by Israeli Air Force. It is one of the biggest military exercises conducted by Israel. It is held once in two years. About Exercise Blue Flag 2021 The Exercise Blue ..

Abhidhamma Day

The Abhidhamma Day is celebrated primarily in Myanmar. It is a Theravada Buddhist tradition. The day celebrates Buddha’s descent from heaven after teaching Abhidhamma to his mother. About Abhidhamma Day The day is celebrated on the full moon day of ..

IRSDC

IRSDC is Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited. It was owned by the Rail Land Development Authority, RITES (Rail India Technical and Economic Service) Limited and Ircon International. All the three companies operate under the Ministry of Railways. The IRSDC ..

Air Quality Early Warning System

The Air Quality Early Warning System predicts extreme air-quality events. It warns about severe pollution events 7-10 days in advance. It was launched by the then Union Minister for Earth Sciences and Environment Dr Harsh Vardhan in 2018. It was ..

Pandou laidan

The Pandou laidan is also called the Martand Sun Temple. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Surya. It is located in the territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was built in 8th century. Martand in Sanskrit means surya. ..

250mm Seer Water Supply Scheme

The 250mm Seer Water Supply Scheme aims to supply water to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir. It was launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal in October 2021. About 250mm Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme was launched under the ..

VLA2001

VLA2001 is Valneva COVID-19 vaccine. It was developed by French biotechnology company Valneva SE collaboration. About VLA2001 It is a whole virus inactivated vaccine. The inactivated vaccine consists of virus particles that were grown in culture. During the process, the ..

Nebra Sky Disc

The Nebra Sky Disc is an artifact that belong to 1600 BCE. It is the oldest map of stars found on the earth. The value of the disc is 11 million USD.  It was found in 1999 in Germany. The ..

TRIPS Agreement

TRIPS agreement is an agreement on international rights. It stands for Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Rights. It was a part of the same agreement that established World Trade Organisation (WTO). TRIPS Agreement came into force in 1995. About the agreement ..