Daily Current Affairs  – 26 July 2021

Facts in News I-STEM Web Portal Recently, the I-STEM project has been accorded an extension for five years, until 2026. The I-STEM National Web Portal was launched formally in January 2020 by Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. It began as an initiative to “Link Researchers and Resources” by creating a database of Research & […]

In News Recently, the latest annual report of the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has been released by the National Statistical Office (NSO). About the Survey The PLFS is an annual survey conducted by the NSO. It was started in April 2017 and it essentially maps the state of employment in the country.  In doing […]

In News Moon-forming region seen around exoplanet for the first time. About The researchers used the ALMA observatory in Chile’s Atacama desert to detect the disc of swirling material accumulating around one of two newborn planets seen orbiting a young star called PDS 70, located a relatively close 370 light years from Earth. Discovery Scientists […]

In News Recently, the Central government informed that there were no Great Indian Bustards (GIB) in Kutch Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) as of January 1 2021.  About Kutch Bustard Sanctuary (KBS) near Naliya in Gujarat’s Kutch district Abdasa block is a tiny sanctuary notified in 1992 and spread over just two square kilometres (sqkm).  Its eco-sensitive […]

In News  Stakeholders are attempting to find a robust and effective solution to deal with Fake news and its associated social problems. About  The Indian government has been attempting to bring in several legal amendments to deal with fake news, its creation, propagation and effects.  Social media companies are also investing billions of dollars into […]

In News Recently, the NIMHANS issued detailed guidelines to deal with mental health challenges of inmates and staff. About In a bid to prevent suicides triggered by mental health issues in prisons across the country, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru, has recommended the “Gatekeeper Model”. NIMHANS is acting on […]

In News Recently, Rudreswara Temple (Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Warangal, Telangana has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was taken at the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO. Ramappa Temple The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is situated in Palampet Village, around 67 km from the city […]