In a major boost to India’s rice exports potential, the first consignment of ‘red rice’ was flagged off today to the USA.Iron rich ‘red rice’ is grown in Brahmaputra valley…
Category: Important Topics Prelims 2021
Important Topics Prelims 2021
What is Mucormycosis or Black Fungus’?
Mucormycosis (previously known as Zygomycosis) is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a group of molds known as micromycetes. Rhino-orbital-cerebral-mucormycosis (ROCM) is caused by molds of the order Mucorales.…
Net Zero Producers’ Forum
Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and Norway are joining forces to create net zero emission strategies. Qatar, the US, Saudi Arabia, Canada and Norway, collectively responsible for 40% of…
RCEP and Indian Apprehensions
Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan recently said that he hoped India would “reassess” its stand on regional trading agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) pact that India withdrew from…
Exclusive Economic Zone(EEZ)
On 7 April, the US Navy’s 7th Fleet issued a release to say one of its warships, guided missile destroyer USS John Paul Jones, had asserted navigational rights and freedoms…
Suez Canal
The Ever Given container ship was stuck and blocking the Suez Canal.The Ship Weighing 200,000-Ton Blocks Suez Canal Causing Disruptions and Losses. Suez Canal,is the fastest crossing from the Atlantic Ocean…
Disaster and Disaster Management
A disaster can be defined as a natural or man-made calamity, mishaps or a catastrophe which is beyond the bearing capacity of the population. It tends to destroy the developmental…
Mughal Era Paintings
Origin of Mughal School of Paintings is a landmark in history of Indian paintings. The school originated in the reign of Akbar. The origin of Mughal style was a result…
India Prehistoric and Mural Paintings
India Prehistoric and Mural Paintings Potteries of pre-historic period can be considered as earliest specimens of creative painting in India. This is evident with the discovery of drawings and paintings…
Environment and Ecology:Important Definition
Environment and Ecology:Important Definition BIOSPHERE It is the part of earth which supports life or the domain of living organisms, it comprises the hydrosphere (all seas, lakes and other water…