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  • Indian Bison (Gaur)

    Why in News Recently, a case of poaching of Indian Bison was discovered using a sniffer dog in West Bengal. Key Points Indian Bison or Gaur (Bos...

    22 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Parkash Purab

    Why in News The Prime Minister of India greeted the people on the occasion of the Parkash Purab Utsav of the holy book Guru Granth Sahib (19th...

    20 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Green Corridor: Organ Donation

    Why in News Recently, a heart was brought from Pune to Chennai with the help of a “green corridor” created for unrestricted...

    18 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Why in News Recently Pandit Jasraj, one of the world's most prominent Indian classical vocalists, passed away. Key Points Pandit Jasraj was...

    18 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Navroz: Parsi New Year

    Why in News Navroj was celebrated in India on 16th August 2020. Globally Navroz is celebrated on 21st March, however, in India it is celebrated...

    17 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation

    Why in News Recently, the Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) has been launched by the Defence Minister of India. Key...

    14 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • PURA Initiative

    Why in News The Pune Rural Administration has been able to implement the Provision of Urban Amenities in Rural Areas (PURA) initiative amid Covid-19...

    14 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • World Elephant Day

    Why in News The World Elephant Day is celebrated on 12th August every year to spread awareness for the conservation and protection of the largest...

    13 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Indonesia’s Mt. Sinabung Erupted

    Why in News Recently, Mt. Sinabung, an active volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island has erupted. Mount Sinabung is located in Karo regency,...

    12 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra

    Why in News The Prime Minister will inaugurate Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK) on 8th August, 2020. Key Points RSK is an interactive experience...

    08 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • First Kisan Rail

    Why in News The Indian Railways has introduced the first “Kisan Rail” from Devlali (Maharashtra) to Danapur (Bihar). The Centre had announced...

    08 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Volcanoes on Venus

    Why in News According to a recent study, published in Nature Geoscience, Venus is still geologically active. Key Points The study identified 37...

    07 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • IMD Forecasts Surplus Rains

    Why in News According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) rainfall in the “second half of the monsoon” is likely to be 104% of...

    06 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Aspirin to Prevent Cataract

    Why in News Recently, scientists from the Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST) have developed nanorods from the Non-Steroidal...

    03 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Contraction of Eurozone Economy

    Why in News The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of the Eurozone reduced by 12.1% in the April-June 2020 quarter, compared to the previous...

    01 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Initiative Under Gramodyog Vikas Yojana

    Why in News Recently, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises has approved a programme for the benefit of artisans involved in...

    01 Aug 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • PLpro: Covid-19

    Why in News According to a new study on Covid-19, pharmacological inhibition of PLpro blocks virus replication and also strengthens immune response...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • AJO-Neo : Device to Measure Neonatal Bilirubin Level

    Why in News Recently, researchers from the S.N. Bose National Centre For Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS), Kolkata have developed a device called...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar

    Why in News The Government of India has invited nominations for the ‘Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar’. Applications...

    31 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

  • Dare to Dream 2.0

    Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an innovation contest 'Dare to Dream 2.0' on the 5th death...

    28 Jul 2020 Quick Facts For Prelims

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