News: Chinese researchers, based on the Red List criteria of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), have concluded that Chinese Paddlefish are extinct. Facts: Chinese paddlefish, also known …
Read MoreNews: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the Annual Crime in India Report 2018 Facts: Key highlights Overall crime in India increased 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017 crime …
Read MoreNews: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a Capital Grant as the Viability Gap Funding to Indradhanush Gas Grid Ltd for setting up the North East Natural Gas …
Read MoreNews: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has put forward Guidelines for implementing Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Facts: Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017 Key Features: …
Read MoreNews: Activists from Goa have demanded that certain areas in wildlife sanctuaries of the state be notified as ‘tiger reserve’. Facts: Background: In 2017, Goa government had sent a proposal …
Read MoreNews: Migratory birds from Siberia spotted at Ghataprabha River. Facts: About Ghataprabha River It is a right-bank tributary of the Krishna River. It originates from the Western Ghats and joins …
Read MoreNews:Recently, several newspapers have reported that the near-extinct Nepalese language ‘Seke’ has just 700 speakers around the world. Facts: About Seke Language: Seke means golden language.It is one of the …
Read MoreNews:The World Bank has released the 2020 Global Economic Prospects report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Report on Global and Regional Growth: The Global growth is set to rise …
Read MoreNews:Henley & Partners has released the Henley Passport Index 2020. Facts: About the Henley Passport index: The Henley Passport Index(HPI) is a global ranking of countries according to travel freedom …
Read MoreNews:The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated on 9th January, 2020. Facts: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th.It was celebrated for …
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