World Day Against Child Labour
News: The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is being observed on 12 June. Facts: It was started in 2002 by International Labour Organisation(ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child …
Read MoreRBI panel to review ownership of private banks
Facts: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted a five-member Internal Working committee to review ownership guidelines and corporate structure for ‘Indian Private Sector Banks’.It is headed by P K …
Read MoreIndia looks to deploy naval liaisons at Madagascar, Abu Dhabi for information exchange
News: After joining Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as Observer, India is looking to post Navy Liaison Officers at Regional Maritime Information Fusion Centre(RMIFC) in Madagascar and also at the European maritime …
Read MoreRussia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world?
News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia is being recognised is the sinking of ground surface due to …
Read MoreUnion Minister launches Sahakar Mitra Scheme
News: Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare has launched Sahakar Mitra: Scheme on Internship Programme for young professionals. Facts: Sahakar Mitra Scheme is an initiative of National Cooperative Development …
Read MoreLonar Lake Turned Pink Overnight In Maharashtra
News: Maharashtra’s Lonar lake has changed its colour to pink prompting scientists to investigate the possible cause. Facts: Lonar Lake: It is a notified National Geo Heritage Monument located at …
Read MoreFactly articles for 13th June 2020
1.Russia oil leak: What is permafrost, and why does its thawing pose risk to the world? News: The principal reason that led to the 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic …
Read MoreNIRF Ranking 2020 released
News: Union minister for Human Resource and Development(HRD) has released the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2020. Facts: National Institutional Ranking Framework(NIRF) was started by the Ministry of Human Resource …
Read MoreFirst estimation exercise of Indian gaur in Nilgiris in recent years
News: The first population estimation exercise of the Indian gaur was carried out in the Nilgiris Forest Division.It has revealed that more than an estimated 2,000 Indian gaurs inhabit the …
Read MoreIndia 12th in science research: Nature Index 2020
News: Nature Index 2020 has been released by Nature Research. Facts: The Nature Index 2020 is based on the institution’s or country’s share of articles published in the 82 prestigious …
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