Domicile-based job quota: the law, SC rulings, and special cases
News: The Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh has announced that the government jobs will be reserved for the “children” of the state and legal provisions will be made for the …
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ARIIA 2020 Rankings
News: Vice President of India has released the Atal Rankings of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA),2020. Facts: Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements(ARIIA): It is an initiative of the …
Read MoreUnion Minister launches “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge”
News: Union Minister of Communications and Electronics & Information Technology has launched “Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge- Innovate Solutions for #Atma Nirbhar Bharat”. Facts: Swadeshi Microprocessor Challenge: It aims to invite innovators, …
Read MoreRailways to deploy ‘Ninja UAVs’ for surveillance
Facts: Ninja: It is a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) procured by the Indian Railways to monitor its assets, ensure safety for passengers and aid the deployed security personnel. Additional …
Read MoreCancer cases could increase by 12% in next 5 years: ICMR
News: Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research(NCDIR) has released “National Cancer Registry Programme Report 2020”. Facts: About the report: The report provides trends …
Read More‘Dhanwantari Rath’ to bring Ayurveda at doorsteps of Delhi Police families
Facts: Dhanwantari Rath: It is a mobile unit provided by All India Institute of Ayurveda(AIIA) for extending the Ayurveda Preventive and Promotive health services in the residential colonies of Delhi …
Read MoreRBI unveils framework for retail payments entity
News: Reserve Bank of India(RBI) has released a ‘Framework for Authorisation of Pan-India Umbrella Entity for Retail Payments’. Facts: In February 2020, RBI had proposed to create an alternative umbrella …
Read MoreExplained: What is Bhadbhut project?
News: Gujarat government has awarded the contract for the construction of Bhadbhut barrage project. Facts: Bhadbhut Project: It is a 1.7-km barrage project across the river Narmada and 25 km …
Read MoreUK Launches Innovation Challenge Fund In India
News: The UK government has launched a £3 million innovation challenge fund in India. Facts: Innovation Challenge Fund: The fund aims to support scientists in academia and industry to tackle …
Read MoreMalaysia Detects New Coronavirus Strain ‘D614G’
News: Malaysia has detected a new strain of the novel coronavirus called ‘D614G’, which is considered to be ten times more infectious. Facts: D614G: It is the official name given …
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