Solar Charkha Mission
News:Recently, the Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has given information about the subsidies provided under the Solar Charkha Mission. Facts: About the mission: Launched in 2018 by the …
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SC order paves way for faster land acquisition,reduced litigation
News:The Supreme Court has held that proceedings under the Land Acquisition Act 1894 will not lapse if the compensation has been tendered by deposit in treasury. Facts: What was the …
Read MoreNorth East Venture Fund(NEVF)
News:The Government has informed the Parliament that North East Venture Fund(NEVF) has disbursed over Rs.18 crore to 12 start-ups till February,2020. Facts: About NEVF: Launched in 2017 by the North …
Read MoreFemale Labour-force in India Down from 34% to 24%:UN Study
News:United Nations Global Compact(UNGC) has released a study on women’s participation in India’s labour force. Facts: Key Highlights of the Study: India is the only country among the 153 surveyed …
Read MoreBHOG(Blissful Hygienic offering to God)
News:Tamil Nadu Food Safety and Drug Administration Department has asked the administrations of temples to get BHOG certificates issued by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). Facts: About BHOG: …
Read MoreWomen Transforming India Awards 2019
News:NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform is organising the Fourth Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards (WTI) on International Women’s Day. Facts: About Women Transforming India Awards(WTI): Organized by the …
Read MoreChapchar Kut Festival
News:Chapchar Kut Festival is being Celebrated in the State of Mizoram. Facts: About the Festival: Chapchar Kut is an annual harvest festival of the Mizo Community which marks the beginning …
Read MoreAnguilla: British Territory in Caribbean
News:Anguilla,an island in the Caribbean Sea is a financial beneficiary of two latest trends in technology: Artificial intelligence(AI) and vanity URL(Uniform Resource Locator) or internet addresses. Facts: How is Anguilla …
Read MoreFreedom In The World 2020 Report
News:The Freedom in the World 2020 report has been released by the Freedom House,a United States based NGO. Facts: About the report: The report assesses the political rights and civil …
Read MoreBlack Redstart
News:Black Redstart comes around the plains of India from the end of September through March every year for breeding. Facts: About Black Redstart: The black redstart (Phoenicurus ochruros) is a …
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