Canary Islands
News:Recently,Spanish authorities have rescued a group of 86 migrants that included a baby who was born near the Canary Islands. Facts: About Canary Islands: The Canary Islands are a Spanish …
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Conference of Central Administrative Tribunal 2020
News:The annual All India Conference of the Central Administrative Tribunal was held at Vigyan Bhawan,New Delhi held on 16th February 2020. Facts: About CAT: The Central Administrative Tribunal has been …
Read MoreExplained:How does India’s Railways’ corporate train model work?
News:Recently, Kashi Mahakal Express has been inaugurated as the country’s third ‘corporate’ train after the two Tejas Express trains between Delhi-Lucknow and Mumbai-Ahmedabad. Facts: About the Corporate Train Model: In …
Read MoreExplained: What is Hope spacecraft?
News:The United Arab Emirates has used a novel approach to build the Hope spacecraft which will be launched in July,2020. Facts: About HOPE: HOPE Spacecraft is also known as the …
Read MoreNITI readies social protection framework
News:Government has formed a technical committee headed by NITI Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar to prepare policy prescriptions for an integrated social protection framework. Facts: About Social Protection: Social protection …
Read MoreMinistry of Earth Sciences may go in for decadal forecast system
News:During the 6th International Conference on Climate Services,the Ministry of Earth Sciences(MoES) has announced that India is planning a ‘decadal forecast’ system along the lines of the United Kingdom’s Met …
Read MoreIndia, Portugal ink seven pacts
News:Indian and Portugal Prime Ministers have signed seven agreements to boost cooperation in a range of areas. Facts: About the agreements: The pacts provide for cooperation in areas of investment, …
Read MoreUnion Home minister chairs high-level meet to review status of ‘Bharat Ke Veer’
News:Union Home minister has chaired a high-level meeting to review the status of ‘Bharat Ke Veer’. Facts: About Bharat ke Veer: Launched by the Union Home Ministry in 2017. It …
Read MoreMCA rolls out web form SPICe+ for incorporation of companies
News:The Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) has launched a new web form called SPICe+ for incorporation of companies. Facts: About SPICe+: SPICe+ (Simplified Proforma for Incorporating a Company Electronically plus) is …
Read MoreMaharashtra loses top slot as attractive investment destination to Andhra in FY’19: RBI study
News: Reserve Bank of India has released the data on the top attractive investment destination states. Facts: Key Highlights from the study: In 2018-19,Andhra Pradesh accounted for the highest share …
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