Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > COVID 19
Why in news? A breath test designed to detect Covid-19 and give accurate results within a minute has been approved for use in Singapore. About the test: The test was developed by National University of S...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Health
Why in news? 74th World Health Assembly recently declared January 30 as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day’. About NTDs: Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of tr...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Health
Why in news? While the country is still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, cases of black fungus or mucormycosis are on the rise in the country. Meanwhile, cases of white fungus and yellow fungus have also been...
Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Protected Area Networks > Protected Area
Why in news? The National Green Tribunal (NGT) ordered all encroachments to be removed from Gujarat's Banni grasslands within six months and directed a joint committe to prepare an action plan in a month. Th...
Preliminary > Polity > Institutions/Bodies > Regulatory bodies
About NHA: It succeeded the National Health Agency which was created through an executive order of the cabinet, for better implementation of Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY). National Health Agency was r...
Preliminary > Science and Technology > Miscellaneous > Cosmology
Why in news? A 22 degree halo was recently seen in Bengaluru. About the Halo: A 22° halo is an optical phenomenon that belongs to the family of ice-crystal halos. Its form is a ring with an appare...
Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Species extinction & protection > Species in news
Why in news? The Mahanadi Wildlife Division in Odisha announced June 10 a cash reward of Rs 1,000 for rescuing gharials, a critically endangered crocodile species, and informing wildlife personnel. About Ghari...
Preliminary > Miscellaneous > Reports and indices > Reports and indices
Why in news? Global liveability index 2021 has been published. About the index: The Global Liveability Ranking is an annual assessment published by the London–based Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU...
Preliminary > Environment and Ecology > Global warming > Reports and indices
Why in news? Despite a massive reduction in commuting and in many commercial activities during the early months of the pandemic, the amount of carbon in Earth's atmosphere in May reached its highest level in mo...
Preliminary > Geography > Dams and reservoirs > Dams and reservoirs
Why in news? The Sardar Sarovar Narmada Dam, called the ‘lifeline of Gujarat’, released about 1.3 Million Acre Feet (MAF) water for irrigation between April 1 and May 31. About the Dam: The S...
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