Army proposes three-year-tour of duty for citizens
News:The Indian Army is considering a model called the “Tour of Duty” Scheme. Facts: Tour of Duty Scheme: It is a proposed voluntary service to allow civilians of the country …
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1.Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020 News: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020(FRA 2020) has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Facts: The report presents a …
Read MoreGlobal Forest Resources Assessment 2020
News: The Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020(FRA 2020) has been released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO). Facts: The report presents a comprehensive view of the world’s forests …
Read MoreGovernment Issues Warning Against ‘EventBot’ Malware
News: CERT-In(Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has issued a caution against EventBot Malware. Facts: EventBot:It is a Trojan that targets mobile banking, mobile wallets and other financial services apps by …
Read MoreDecision on hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh deferred
News: The Forest Advisory Committee, the apex body of the Environment Ministry has deferred its decision on the Dibang Valley project in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: Dibang Valley Project is a …
Read MoreCentre gives nod for Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme
News: Defence minister has approved the launch of the Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme(DTIS) with an outlay of ₹400 crore. Facts: Aim:To promote indigenous defence production with special focus on participation …
Read MoreNIT Kurukshetra implements Enterprises Resource Planning(ERP), SAMARTH
News: NIT Kurukshetra has implemented Enterprises Resource Planning(ERP), SAMARTH to enhance productivity through better information management and automating the process in the institute. Facts: SAMARTH: It is an open source, …
Read MoreIndia opposes Pakistan-China move to build major dam in Gilgit-Baltistan
News: Pakistan has signed a contract with Chinese state-run firm and Frontier Works Organisation, a commercial arm of Pakistan’s military for the construction of the Diamer-Bhasha dam. Facts: Diamer-Bhasha Dam:It …
Read MoreTribal Affairs Minister launches ‘GOAL’ programme to provide online mentorship to tribal youth
News: Union Minister for Tribal Affairs has launched the GOAL (Going Online As Leaders) programme. Facts: GOAL (Going Online As Leaders) is the joint initiative of Facebook and the Ministry …
Read MoreFinance minister announces third tranche of economic revival package
News:The Union Finance Minister has announced the 3rd economic package under Atma Nirbhar Bharat to strengthen Infrastructure Logistics, Capacity Building, Reforms for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Processing Sectors. Facts: Essential …
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