New mission to take first peek at Sun’s poles: NASA
News: NASA, in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA), will launch Solar Orbiter spacecraft on 7th February 2020 to get the first-ever pictures of the Sun’s north and south …
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Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 Facts: The Bill seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Key features …
Read MoreExplained: The debate over UN’s new rules for ships in the Arctic region
News: International Maritime Organization (IMO) put forward new regulations, called IMO 2020 Facts: IMO 2020 Bans ships from using fuels with a sulphur content above 0.5 per cent, compared with …
Read MoreLivestock Census: No. of stray cattle down in country, up in UP
News: According to the 20th Livestock Census, the number of stray cattle in the country has marginally come down to 50.22 lakh in 2019 from 51.88 lakh in 2012. Facts: …
Read MoreExplained: What is Economic Survey, and why is it important?
News: The Economic Survey for 2019-2020 will be tabled in Parliament on Friday (January 31). Facts: About the Economic Survey It is a report the government presents on the state …
Read MoreIndian gaur spotted in Konkan sanctuary for the first time in recorded history
News: Wildlife researchers recently documented the presence of an Indian gaur in the Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS), Maharashtra. Facts: Gaur World’s largest and tallest wild bovines Listed as Schedule I …
Read MoreIndian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO
News:Recently,the Indian Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was chaired by the Union Human Resource Development(HRD) Minister. Facts: About INCCU: Indian National Commission for Cooperation with UNESCO(INCCU) was formed by the …
Read MoreGatka Martial Art
News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated …
Read MoreExplained: What makes WHO declare a disease outbreak a public health emergency
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has declared coronavirus a public health emergency of international concern(PHEIC). Facts: About Public Health Emergency of International Concern(PHEIC): It is defined as an extraordinary event that …
Read MoreCurtain Raiser:Exercise SAMPRITI
News:India and Bangladesh will hold the ninth edition of the joint military training exercise called SAMPRITI at Umroi,Meghalaya. Facts: About Exercise SAMPRITI: The Exercise Sampriti is an annual exercise held …
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