Swachh Survekshan 2020
News: Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs has released the results of Swachh Survekshan 2020. Facts: Swachh Survekshan: It is an annual cleanliness survey of urban India conducted by …
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National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19
News: Government of India has set up a National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19. Facts: Purpose of the group: To keep India in the forefront of any ongoing …
Read MorePrivate firms employ more women in R&D: Study
News: The Science and Technology Indicators (STI), 2018 has been released. Facts: STI: It is prepared by National Science and Technology Management Information System, a division of the Department of …
Read MoreIndia, Japan, Australia to launch Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI)
News: India, Japan and Australia have begun discussions on launching a trilateral Supply Chain Resilience Initiative(SCRI) to reduce the dependency on China. Facts: SCRI: The aim of the initiative is …
Read MoreOdisha to give facelift to 11th century Lingaraj Temple
News: The Odisha government has decided to give a facelift to the 11th century Lingaraj Temple, akin to its pre-350-year structural status. Facts: Lingaraj Temple: It is a Hindu temple …
Read MoreExplained: What does the govt’s move to increase bioethanol in petrol mean?
News: The government has set targets of 10% bioethanol blending of petrol by 2022 and to raise it to 20% by 2030 under the Ethanol Blended Programme (EBP). Facts: Ethanol …
Read MoreIndo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19
News: The Indo-US Science and Technology Forum(IUSSTF) has announced the awards for Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19. Facts: Indo-U.S. Virtual Networks for COVID-19: It is an initiative of IUSSTF to …
Read MoreFactly articles for 20th August 2020
1.Cabinet approves setting up of National Recruitment Agency News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for creation of National Recruitment Agency(NRA). Facts: National Recruitment Agency(NRA): It will be a multi-agency …
Read MoreIndia ranks among lowest in terms of Internet quality
News: Digital Quality of Life(DQL) Index, 2020 has been released by SurfShark, an online privacy solutions provider. Facts: About the Index: It is a global research on the quality of …
Read MoreeSanjeevani telemedicine service records 2 lakh tele-consultations
News: The ‘e-Sanjeevani’ digital platform of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has completed 2 lakh tele-consultations. Facts: eSanjeevani: It is a digital platform that has enabled two types …
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