Author: kathirvel

1.Workshop to mark 20 years of Himalayan Chandra Telescope to highlight the science it produced News: A workshop was held to mark 20 years of Himalayan Chandra Telescope. Facts: Location: It …

1.India, Japan ‘non-contact’ naval drills in Arabian Sea begin today News: India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX) began on 26th September in the northern Arabia Sea. Facts: India-Japan maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX) is …

1.World Rhino Day: News: World Rhino Day is observed on September 22 every year to raise awareness and build a safe natural habitat for rhinos. It was first announced by WWF-South …

1.Lok Sabha passes the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 News: Lok Sabha has passed the Major Port Authorities Bill, 2020 Facts: The bill seeks to replace the Major Port Trusts …

1.Parliament passes Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill News: The Parliament has passed Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: The bill amends the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 which provides for the prevention of …

1.International Day of Peace News: Every year 21st September is celebrated as International day of Peace. It was established in 1981 by the United Nations General Assembly. The 2020 theme for the …

1.Bill to amend FCRA is an attempt by government to target critics: Oppn News: Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Bill 2020 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. Facts: The Bill amends the …

1.Grand ICT Challenge under Jal Jeevan Mission News: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology(MeitY) in partnership with National Jal Jeevan Mission(NJJM) has developed a ‘Smart water supply measurement and monitoring system’ …

1.India ranks 116 in World Bank’s Human Capital Index News: The World Bank has released the annual Human Capital Index(HCI). Facts: Human Capital Index: It was launched in 2018 as …

1.India 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 …