Radio-tagged Amur Falcons arrive in Manipur
News: Chuilon and Irang, the radio-tagged Amur Falcons have arrived in Manipur after completing one migratory journey that covered 29,000 km in 361 days. Facts: The Amur Falcon locally known …
Read MoreThe World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics
News: The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics report has been released by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UNDESA). Facts: About the report: …
Read MoreIndia, US sign landmark defence pact BECA
News:India and the US have signed the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement(BECA) for geo-spatial cooperation. Facts: What is BECA? It is a communication agreement between the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency of …
Read MoreNASA’s SOFIA Discovers Water on Sunlit Surface of Moon
News: NASA’s Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy(SOFIA) has confirmed for the first time water on the sunlit surface of the Moon.This discovery indicates that water may be distributed across the …
Read MoreNational Conference on Vigilance and Anti-Corruption
News: The Prime Minister has inaugurated the National Conference on Vigilance and Anti-Corruption. Facts: Organized by: The conference is organised by the Central Bureau of Investigation(CBI). Aim: To raise awareness …
Read MoreMinistry of Tourism organise a webinar on “Bundi: Architectural Heritage of a Forgotten Rajput Capital”
News: Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series has organised a webinar titled “Bundi: Architectural Heritage of a Forgotten Rajput Capital”. Facts: Bundi: It is an erstwhile capital of …
Read MoreCompound conundrum: On interest waiver
News: Government of India has announced a scheme called, ‘Scheme for grant of ex-gratia payment of difference between compound interest and simple interest for six months to borrowers in specified …
Read MoreFactly articles for October 28, 2020
The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics News: The World’s Women 2020: Trends and Statistics report has been released by the Statistics Division of the United Nations Department of Economic …
Read MoreIndia had most deaths in road accidents in 2019: Report
News: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a report titled “Road Accidents in India”. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: Road Accidents: The total number of road accidents …
Read MoreKabartal Wetland designated as Ramsar Site
News: Kabartal Wetland has been designated as Ramsar sites.With this, the total number of Ramsar sites in India is 39, the highest in South Asia. Facts: Kabartal Wetland: It is …
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