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NepaliSat-1

NepaliSAT-1 (BIRDS-3) For: Preliminary News Flash Nepal’s first satellite is developed by the two Nepalese scientists Abhas Maskey and Hariram Shrestha. Two scientists developed the nano satellite under the BIRDS project of their institute (Japanese Kyushu Institute of Technology). With the launching of NepaliSat-1 Nepal has entered the Space-Era. According to Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), satellite was launched into space from the Virginia Space’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility…

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National Pension Scheme and Tax Benefits

NPS (National Pension Scheme) For: Preliminary & Mains News Flash Any individual, who avails the NPS, can claim a deduction in tax up to 10 percent of his/her gross income. All the tax benefits which are entitled to an individual are available only for investments in Tier I account.   Tax Benefits Under NPS, all Indian citizens and NRIs between age 18 and 60 years can invest and claim tax deductions of up to Rs.…

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Climate Geoengineering

Climate Geoengineering For: Preliminary & Mains News Flash A decade of record-breaking temperatures and three years of consecutive drought, China deploys sulphate particles in the stratosphere to reflect sunlight and reduce temperatures.   Geoengineering Also known as Climate Engineering, it is the intentional large-scale intervention in the Earth’s climate system to counter climate change. Climate geoengineering technologies can be divided into three broad areas: so-called solar radiation management (reflecting sunlight to space), greenhouse gas removal…

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Earth Day Earth Day Network works year round to solve climate change, to end plastic pollution, to protect endangered species, and to broaden, educate, and activate the environmental movement across the globe. Each year, Earth Day—April 22—marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day 2019 Theme – Protect Our Species     Direct delivery of Protein into cells The team of researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc),…

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‘Gav Saat’ Puja

  ‘Gav saat’ puja For: Preliminary News Flash The ‘gav saat’ puja in chaitra month is to appease goddess Pochamma. Adivasis perform rituals in Adilabad district to protect themselves from sunstrocke and related diseases. They believe that carrying an onion bulb in their pockets, will keep them safe from the wrath of the sun god when needed to be outdoors. The Adilabad district is located in the northern region of Telangana, India. It is known…

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Installation of Sensors for Monitoring Flood Situations

Installation of Sensors for Monitoring Flood Situations   For: Preliminary News Flash The Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Cell (KSNDMC) is all set to install telemetric flow gauges in 25 flood-prone stormwater drains (SWDs). Telemetric flow gauges are sensors installed along the retention walls of SWDs.   Background The project was taken up after the floods of July 2016 when Hulimavu and Madiwala lakes overflowed.   How it will work? The devices will capture water…

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Assam Accord

Clause 6 of the Assam Accord For: Preliminary; Mains- GS II News Flash The citizenship bill does not require any changes if Clause 6 of the Assam Accord is implemented properly, says Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal about the proposed legislation which the top BJP leadership has vowed to bring back if voted back to power.   Assam Accord The years between 1979 and 1985 witnessed huge political instability, collapse of state government, president’s rule…

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The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECK)

The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECK) For: Preliminary; Mains: GS II, III Topic covered: Women safety News Flash The Ministry of Home Affairs has procured 3,120 SAECK and distributed to the States and Union Territories for collecting blood and semen samples, besides other evidence, to carry out immediate investigations into sexual assault cases. The Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits (SAECK) or ‘rape investigation kits’ are designed to carry out immediate medico-legal investigation and aid…

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Medicine labels in regional language

Medicine labels in regional language   For: Preliminary Topics Covered: Counter fake, sub-standard and expired drugs News Flash In order to counter fake, sub-standard and expired drugs, the Union Health Ministry has said Hindi and regional language will be used in the tendering process. The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) recommended that, drug names and expiry date during tendering will be in Hindi/regional language too for — polio drop and Iron tablets — procured for…

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East Asian Birds

East Asian Birds For: Preliminary Topics covered: Environment conversations, migratory birds species in India News Flash Researchers found few East Asian birds near coastal forest in the Great Nicobar Island of the Andaman and Nicobar island chain, during their migration from north to south. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, with just about 0.25 % the country’s landmass, is home to about 350 species of exotic birds.   Horsfield’s Bronze Cuckoo (Chalcites basalis) Distinguished by the green…

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