News:The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange(NCDEX) has tied up with National Stock Exchange(NSE) to launch India’s first agri index ‘NCDEX Agridex’. Facts: About Agridex: The index represents a basket of …
Read MoreNews:The India Hypertension Control Initiative (IHCI) launched in four districts of Kerala has been able to control hypertension in about 35% of the people covered under the initiative. Facts: About …
Read MoreNews:Union Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with UN Women has launched an awareness campaign to end violence against women. Facts: About the campaign: The campaign is part of the …
Read MoreNews:Geographical Indication Registry of India has accorded Geographical Indication(GI) tag to Green Tea and White Tea of Darjeeling. Facts: About Green Tea and White Tea: Green Tea and White Tea …
Read MoreNews: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has withdrawn a draft amendment that proposed updates to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. In March 2019, the government proposed the …
Read MoreNews: Muziris Heritage Week will be celebrated from November 19-25 in connection with UNESCO World Heritage Week. Facts: About Muziris Muziris was a port city on the Malabar Coast. Muziris …
Read MoreNews:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has announced the opening of online registrations for IndiaSkills 2020. Facts: About IndiaSkills: IndiaSkills is a biennial national skills competition initiative organized by National …
Read MoreNews:The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) has committed to lending $500 million to expand Mumbai’s suburban railway network. Facts: About AIIB: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is an international financial …
Read MoreNews:International Criminal Court(ICC) have approved to open an investigation into crimes committed against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. Facts: About International Criminal Court(ICC): The International Criminal Court(ICC) is an intergovernmental international …
Read MoreNews:Defence Minister has inaugurated the Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Sisseri River Bridge: Sisseri River Bridge is a 200-metre long bridge between Jonai …
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