Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects …
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NASA images capture wet and dry cycles in Namibia’s Etosha Pan
News: United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) has captured images depicting the wet and dry cycles of Etosha Pan in Africa. Facts: Etosha Pan: It is a large endorheic …
Read MoreIndia joins Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment as Observer
News: India has joined the Djibouti Code of Conduct/ Jeddah Amendment (DCOC/JA) as Observer. Facts: Djibouti Code of Conduct(DCOC): It was established in 2009.It is a grouping on maritime matters …
Read MoreGlobal Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program
News: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation and Coral Reef program has been launched at G20 Environment Ministers Meet. Facts: Global Initiative to reduce Land Degradation: It aims to strengthen …
Read MoreExplained: What is Solar Cycle 25, announced by NASA and NOAA scientists recently?
News: Scientists from NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA) have announced their predictions about the new solar cycle called Solar Cycle 25 which they believe has begun. Facts: …
Read MoreIndian Technical and Economic Cooperation(ITEC) Programme
News: The 56th foundation day of Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme is being celebrated. Facts: ITEC Programme: It was instituted in 1964 as a bilateral assistance programme run …
Read MoreIsrael, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord
News: Israel Prime Minister and foreign ministers of the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain have signed the historic Abraham Accord which is the first Arab-Israeli peace deal in 26 years. …
Read MoreExplained: What is UP’s new Special Security Force?
News: Uttar Pradesh(UP) has announced the formation of the Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force(UPSSF). Facts: Uttar Pradesh Special Security Force(UPSSF): It is envisaged as having high-level professional skills which would …
Read MoreRajya Sabha passes Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill
News: Rajya Sabha has passed the Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Bill, 2020. Facts: Key Provisions of the bill: Merger: The bill aims to merge three institutes into …
Read MorePradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for health workers extended for six months
News: Government of India has extended Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19 for another six months. Facts: Type: It is a Central Sector Scheme …
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