Classical Swine Fever(CSF)
News:Assam has reported the death of more than 1,300 pigs within a week due to the classical swine fever(CSF). Facts: Classical swine fever (CSF) also known as hog cholera is …
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Lebanon legalises marijuana cultivation for medicinal use
News:Lebanon has become the first Arab country to legalise Marijuana Cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. Facts: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical, recreational …
Read MoreNo 100% quota for tribal teachers:Supreme Court
News:The Supreme Court has ruled that the order of the erstwhile state of Andhra Pradesh in 2000 providing 100% reservation to Scheduled Tribes(ST) candidates in posts of school teachers in …
Read MoreKhongjom Day
News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex. Facts: Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. …
Read MoreAgriculture minister joins G-20 meet over
News:Union Agriculture Minister participated in an virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers which was organised by the Saudi Presidency Facts: The meeting sought to address the issue of Covid-19 impacts …
Read MoreTIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19
News:Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is preparing a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. Facts: TIFAC is an autonomous technology think tank set up …
Read MoreIran launches first military satellite- Noor
News: Iran launched Noor satellite Facts: It is Iran’s first military satellite. Additional Facts: India’s military satellites: GSAT-7 military communications satellite used by Indian Navy GSAT-7A: military communications satellite used …
Read MoreCabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’
News: The Union Cabinet approved investments of Rs. 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’. Facts: Aim: Enhance emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 …
Read MoreWorld Press Freedom Index
News:World Press Freedom Index 2020 has been released by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF). Facts: The index has been published every year since 2002. It ranks 180 countries based on following …
Read MoreCOVID INDIA SEVA
News:Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare has launched an interactive platform called COVID INDIA SEVA. Facts: Aim:It is an interactive e-governance platform launched for establishing a direct channel of …
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