Senna spectabilis
News:The Kerala Government is planning to stop the rampant growth of Senna spectabilis in the forest areas of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve(NBR). Facts: About Senna Spectabilis: Senna spectabilis is a …
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ARI developes ARI-516- a hybrid variety of grapes
News:Recently, Scientists from Pune based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) have developed a hybrid variety of grapes called ARI-516. Facts: About ARI-516: ARI-516 is a high yielding variety of grapes which is …
Read MoreNew Hub Under National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems
News:Department of Science and Technology (DST) has decided to establish a Technology Innovation Hub(TIH) at IIT Mandi under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). Facts: About the Hub: …
Read MoreEpidemic Disease Act,1897
News:Cabinet Secretary has advised all states and Union Territories should invoke provisions of Section 2 of Epidemic Diseases Act,1897 so that Health Ministry advisories are enforceable. Facts: About Epidemic Disease …
Read MoreExplained:AT-1 bonds
News:The Reserve Bank of India(RBI) reconstruction plan for Yes Bank has put at risk nearly Rs 9,000 crore worth of AT-1 bonds. Facts: About AT-1 Bonds: Additional tier-1 bonds also …
Read MorePradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana(PMUY)
News:Recently,the Parliamentary committee’s has released a report on the performance of the PM Ujjwala Yojana. Facts: Key takeaways from the Report: In September, 2019 Government has met the target of …
Read MoreWorld Climate and Security report
News:The International Military Council on Climate and Security(IMCCS) has released the World Climate and Security report. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: Climate change-exacerbated water insecurity is a significant driver …
Read MoreShared economy at $2 bn by end-2020
News:According to a recent report by Maple Capital Advisors, the Shared economy in India is estimated to be about $2 billion industry by the end of 2020. Facts: About Shared …
Read MoreLong Term Repo Operation(LTRO)
News:The Reserve Bank of India has received ₹1.71 trillion in the third long-term repo operation(LTRO) conducted for an amount of Rs 25,000 crore. Facts: About LTRO: Long Term Repo Operation(LTRO) …
Read MoreIntegrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture
News:The Government of India, Himachal Pradesh and World Bank has signed a US$80 million loan agreement to implement Integrated Project for Source Sustainability and Climate Resilient Rain-Fed Agriculture in Himachal …
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