International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 2019 For: Preliminary News Flash The first ever official ‘International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace’ underscore the values of international cooperation for the common good, was observed by the United Nations (UN) on April 24, 2019. For nearly 75 years, the multilateral arrangements established after the Second World War have saved lives, expanded economic and social progress, upheld human rights and, not least, helped…

Continue reading...

First malaria vaccine, Mosquirix

First malaria vaccine, Mosquirix For: Preliminary Topics covered: Malaria Vaccine, Malaria, Research and education in medicine, modern science and integration News Flash According to World Health Organization’s expert, the world’s first malaria vaccine is ready to be used on a pilot basis before any wide-scale use. The vaccine is about to be tested as part of routine childhood immunization, in a pilot program in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi (African Countries). The vaccine is expected…

Continue reading...

Turmeric may help combat cancer

Turmeric compounds may help combat cancer Researchers at Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Para (UFPA) in Brazil identified possible therapeutic effects of curcumin – the yellow powder derived from the roots of the turmeric plant. Compounds found in turmeric – a condiment commonly used in Indian cuisine – can help prevent and treat stomach cancer. According to Danielle Queiroz Calcagno, a professor at UFPA, compounds such as cholecalciferol (a…

Continue reading...

A Global deal for Nature

A Global Deal for Nature For: Mains Topics Covered: Protecting environment, new studies related to environment News Flash According to a scientific study, saving the diversity and abundance of life on the earth may cost $100 billion a year. These scientists proposed a policy to prevent another mass extinction event on the planet. There have been five mass extinctions in the history of the earth. Scientists now estimate that society must urgently come to…

Continue reading...

BRI and India

BRI and INDIA For: Preliminary, Mains: GS II Topics Covered: International Relations News Flash India stayed away from the launch of the Forum in 2017 despite considerable pressure from Beijing, and this time again India will sit out from the meeting. Challenges for India China’s BRI has pressed Delhi to get its act together on regional connectivity. India is considering to work with others, especially Japan, Australia and the United States, in promoting…

Continue reading...

Suspension of Trade across LoC

Suspension of trade across the Line of Control For: Preliminary; Mains: GS II Topics Covered: International Relation b/w India and Pakistan, Trade related issues and their pros and cons, Barter system News Flash The Ministry of Home Affairs announced the suspension from (April 18) midnight of trade at the two designated points at Salamabad and Chakan-da-Bagh, citing concerns about “illegal weapons, narcotics and fake currency” being transported into India. Line of Control between Jammu…

Continue reading...

National Thowheed Jamaath

National Thowheed Jamaath For: Preliminary Topic Covered: Millitant groups, Interpol, Srilankan relations with other countries News Flash Sri Lankan authorities named a little-known local Islamist radical group, the National Thowheed Jamaath, as responsible for the ghastly Easter Sunday serial blasts. The blasts target: • St Anthony’s church in Colombo • St Sebastian’s church in the Western coastal town of Negombo • Another church in the eastern town of Batticaloa National Thowheed Jamaath…

Continue reading...

Marsquake

Marsquake For: Preliminary; Mains: GS III Topics Covered: Findings on Mars, Recent developments in space field, Science & Technology News Flash NASA’s robotic probe InSight has detected and measured what scientists believe to be a “marsquake”. Roughly equal to a 2.5 magnitude earthquake, was recorded on April 6. Marsquake A marsquake is a theoretical quake which, much like an earthquake, would be a shaking of the surface or interior of the planet Mars…

Continue reading...

Ma Hajiani Dargah

Ma Hajiani Dargah The 111-year-old Ma Hajiani Dargah, restored to its former glory. The restoration of the building began in November 2017 and was completed on April 19, 2019, which also marked the eve of Shab-e-Baraat. Built in 1908 when Sir George Sydenham was the Governor of Bombay — primarily in Porbandar stone and basalt ashlar plinth — it is an ideal example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. Subtle influences of the colonial style of construction…

Continue reading...

CAMPCO – Central Areca-nut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited

Central Areca-nut and Cocoa Marketing and Processing Co-operative Limited For: Preliminary News Flash CAMPCO reduced the procurement price of wet cocoa beans when it buys the produce from farmers by Rs. 3 per kg. Also, the cooperative will soon install an advanced machine to increase the production of choco chips at its chocolate factory in Puttur. The price will be slashed as the yield from wet beans to dry beans has dropped from about 32…

« First
Previous
1
...
81
82
83
84
85
...
89
Next
Last »

Send Details