SC: Stay on proceedings must not exceed 6 months
Facts: Judgement: The Supreme Court has ruled that any stay on criminal and civil proceedings will not continue beyond six months and the trial court can proceed in the case …
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India successfully test-fires naval version of BrahMos missile
News: India has successfully tested a naval version of the BrahMos missile from the indigenously-built stealth destroyer, INS Chennai. Facts: Brahmos Missile: It is a Supersonic Cruise missile that …
Read MoreUnion Minister chairs event on ‘World Food Day’ organized by FSSAI
News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has presided over an event to celebrate ‘World Food Day’. Facts: The event was organized by Food Safety and Standards Authority …
Read MoreNIC, IEEE Computer Society and Oracle to hold Gov Tech-Thon 2020
News: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology(MeitY), National Informatics Centre (NIC), IEEE Computer Society and Oracle are organising Gov Tech-Thon 2020. Facts: Aim: To incubate new ideas, boost innovation …
Read MoreIndia fares poorly in hunger index
News: The Global Hunger Index 2020 report has been released. Facts: About the index: It is an annual report jointly published by Ireland’s Concern Worldwide and Germany’s Welthungerhilfe. Aim: …
Read MoreAsan Conservation Reserve gets Ramsar site tag
News: The Asan Conservation Reserve (ACR) was declared as a site of international importance under the Ramsar Convention becoming Uttarakhand state’s first entry into the coveted list and 38th Ramsar …
Read MoreNandankanan zoo revives ‘adopt-an-animal’ scheme
News: Nandankanan Zoological Park(NZP) which suffered a huge loss following its closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic has revived its innovative ‘Adopt-An-Animal’ programme to mobilise resources for animals. Facts: …
Read MoreState of Climate Services 2020 Report
News: United Nations(UN) World Meteorological Organization(WMO) has released a report titled “State of Climate Services 2020 Report: Move from Early Warnings to Early Action”. Facts: About the report: It …
Read MoreCentre gives in, says will borrow to make up for states’ GST shortfall
News: The Central government has decided to borrow up to Rs 1.1 lakh crore on behalf of the states to meet the shortfall of Goods and Services Tax(GST) compensation. …
Read MoreIndia contributes 1 million dollars to UNRWA for Palestine Refugees
News: India has contributed one million dollars to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency(UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees. Facts: UNRWA: It was established as a subsidiary organ of the …
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