Excavations at Kodumanal village
Context The excavations at Kodumanal village have thrown light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife in megalithic culture. About Kodumanal: It is a village located in the Erode…
[Reports and Indices] World Investment Report 2020
Context Recently, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released the World Investment Report 2020. The report monitors the global as well as regional FDI trends and also documents the…
[Species in News] Schizothorax Sikusirumensis
Context Recently, a new species of fish has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. About the Species This new species of fish has named as Schizothorax sikusirumensis, after the rivers – Siku…
India was elected as non-permanent member of UN Security Council
Context India was elected as non-permanent member of the powerful UN Security Council for a two-year term winning 184 votes in the 193-member General Assembly. Details about the Election India…
[Species in News] Gharials
Context As per former wildlife researcher in Odisha forest department only 14 gharials were spotted at Satkosia gorgein Odisha in 2019. June 17 is observed annually as the World Crocodile Day.…
Article 226 of Constitution of India
Context Recently the Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking direction to prohibit the eviction of tenants by landlords over non-payment of renttill the COVID-19 crisis is over. The HC…
What is Axone ?
Context Also spelled akhuni — is a fermented soya bean of Nagaland, known for its distinctive flavour and smell. About Axone made by fermenting soya beans. “Fermentation is what lends…
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Context June 17 is observed worldwide as the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. Theme 2020: Food. Feed. Fibre United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: legally binding international agreement linking…
Pashupatinath Temple
Context Recently, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Nepal for the construction of a sanitation facility at the Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu. The facility will be constructed…
What is Dexamethasone ?
Context A low-cost, widely used steroid, dexamethasone, has become the subject of discussion after researchers from the Recovery Trial reported that it helps reduce death rates in certain Covid-19 patients. What is dexamethasone?…
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