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Iran celebrates 1979 Islamic Revolution Context : Iran celebrates 1979 Islamic Revolution. About Islamic Revolution : Also called Islamic Revolution, it was a popular uprising in Iran in 1978–79 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on February 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an Islamic republic. Reasons advancedRead More…

NASA sends a Solar Orbiter probe to map poles of the sun Context : The US space agency NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are sent a new probe toward the Sun to map its poles. The aim is to help researchers grasp how the sun’s vast bubble of energy affects Earth and humans in space. Solar Orbiter : The Solar Orbiter was launched atop an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Read More…

Panel suggests steps to curb child porn Context : A parliamentary panel has recommended a code of conduct for Internet service providers (ISPs) and strengthening the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights to curb child pornography. Background : The report was prepared by an ad hoc committee set up by the Rajya Sabha and led by Congress MP Jairam RaRead More…

India ranked 40th in the International IP Index Context : India ranked 40th on a global International Intellectual Property (IP) Index. It was released by the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the US Chambers of Commerce. GIPC conducted the survey for 53 countries.  Report Highlights : ♦ India scored 38.46% (19.23 out of 50) in 2020. It 2019, itRead More…

Janasevaka program Context : The Karnataka government on 4th February propelled the Janasevaka scheme in a couple of metropolitan organization wards to guarantee home conveyance of different administrations like proportion cards, senior resident personality, and wellbeing cards. The plan, which was propelled by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa, will relate to 53 administrations, includinRead More…

New Reserves of Natural Gas found in UAE Context : United Arab Emirates found shallow flammable gas reserves of around 80 trillion cubic feet. The reserve located between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.In November 2019, UAE declared the disclosure of 7 billion barrels of oil. In news : The reserve located between the Emirates of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. In November 2019, UAE decRead More…

World Wetlands Day Context : World Wetlands Day is celebrated each year internationally on 2 February. It denotes the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Theme : World Wetlands Day 2020 International Theme is Wetlands and Biodiversity. This theme reflected in the February 2020 edition Read More…

World’s First Transcatheter Mitral Valve Approved in Europe Context : The Abbott Tendyne Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation (TMVI) system received the European CE mark. It is the first transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR) technology in the world. Aim : The main aim is to make critical need to eliminate mitral regurgitation when surgery or mitral repair is notRead More…

Coronavirus: WHO declares global emergency Context : World Health Organisation (WHO) declares the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) as the outbreak continues to spread outside Wuhan, China, the epicenter of the virus. In news : The decision taken in the second consecutive meeting of the Emergency Committee convened by the WHO DRead More…

National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019 (NCIM) Context : The Union Cabinet has given its approval for proposal of Official Amendments in the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill, 2019 (NCIM). About NCIM and it’s objectives : The main objective of establishing NCIM is to promote equity by ensuring adequate supply of quality medical proRead More…