National Nutrition Survey
News:The first-ever comprehensive National Nutrition Survey has been conducted by the Government of India. Facts: About the National Nutrition Survey: The survey has been conducted by the Ministry of Health …
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INS ‘Nilgiri’
News:Defence minister has launched Navy’s first new stealth frigate,INS ‘Nilgiri’ at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited in Mumbai. Facts: About INS Nilgiri: INS Nilgiri is the first of the Indian Navy’s …
Read MoreKerala CM launches capacity development programme for women entrepreneurs
News:Kerala Chief Minister has launched the Kerala edition of WING-Women Rise Together. Facts: WING is an initiative by Startup India,Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT). The programme aims …
Read MoreElection Commission cuts short disqualification term for Sikkim Chief Minister
News:The Election commission has reduced the Sikkim chief minister disqualification period by almost five years under a provision of electoral law. Facts: Background: Prem Singh Tamang was appointed as Sikkim …
Read MoreGalo Community
News:The members of the Galo community in Arunachal Pradesh can recall the name of their ancestor from 20 generations ago i.e. right up to the founder of their clan.This is …
Read MoreMont Blanc
News:Experts have warned that a section of the Planpincieux glacier on the iconic Mont Blanc in Italy is at the risk of collapsing. Facts: About Mont Blanc: The Mont Blanc …
Read MoreIndustry 4.0
News:A Pilot Project for ushering in ‘Industry 4.0’ in the railways has been launched at the Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Raebareli. Facts: About the project: The pilot project would be …
Read MoreInternational Astronomical Union names asteroid after Pandit Jasraj
News:The International Astronomical Union(IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006 after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj. Facts: About Asteroid: Asteroid are relatively small, inactive, rocky body orbiting the Sun.They …
Read MoreRamanujan prize
News:The SASTRA Ramanujan prize for 2019 will be awarded to the mathematician Adam Harper, Assistant Professor with the University of Warwick, England. Facts: The SASTRA Ramanujan prize was instituted in …
Read MoreMount Manaslu
News:A Polish climber has died on the Nepal’s Mount Manaslu. Facts: About Mount Manaslu: Mount Manaslu is the eighth highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. …
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