India-born author bags UK children’s book award
News:Indian born author Jasbinder Bilan has bagged the Costa children’s book award for her debut novel ‘Asha and the Spirit Bird’. Facts: About Costa children’s book award: The Costa Book …
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800 FPOs registered on Farmer Connect Portal of APEDA
News:Recently,800 Farmer Producer Organisations(FPOs) have registered on Farmer Connect Portal of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority(APEDA). Facts: About Farmer Connect Portal: Farmer Connect Portal has been established …
Read MoreOperation Sankalp
News:Indian Navy had commenced Maritime Security Operations code named Operation SANKALP in the Gulf Region in Jun 2019 to ensure safe passage of Indian Flag Vessels transiting through the Strait …
Read MoreCabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the Agreement on cooperation in polar science between India and Sweden. Facts: About the agreement: The agreement between India and Sweden …
Read MoreExplained: Who was Ashfaqullah Khan, and why did the British hang him?
News:Recently,Uttar Pradesh government has announced that it will build a 121-acre zoo named after Ashfaqullah Khan. Facts: About Ashfaqullah Khan: Ashfaqulla Khan (1900 – 1927) was a freedom fighter in …
Read MoreAvalanche warning issued for Leh, Ladakh
News:Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) has issued an Avalanche warning to Leh in Ladakh region. Facts: About Avalanche: Avalanche is a mass of snow, often mixed with ice and …
Read MoreIndian Army begins work on GOCO Model
News:Indian Army has began its work on the GOCO (Government Owned Contractor Operated) Model. Facts: About GOCO Model: The GOCO model was one of the recommendations of the Lt. Gen. …
Read MoreCabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space
News:Cabinet approves agreement between India and Mongolia on Cooperation in the Exploration and Uses of Outer Space for Peaceful and Civilian Purposes. Facts: India-Mongolia outer space cooperation agreement: The Union …
Read MoreGovt issues revised norms for mutual legal assistance in criminal matters with other nations
News:Government has revised guidelines for seeking assistance from foreign countries under the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty(MLAT). Facts: About the guidelines: These guidelines were made in the backdrop of complaints against …
Read MoreExplained: What is Epiphany festival
News:Recently,the Epiphany festival has been celebrated in parts of India such as Goa and Kerala. Facts: About Epiphany festival: Epiphany is a feast day or a day of commemoration.It is …
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