News: The Central Vigilance Commission has amended the Standard Operating Procedure(SOP) on adoption of “Integrity Pact” in government organisations for procurement activities.It also restricted the maximum tenure of Integrity External …
Read MoreNews: The study published in the journal Nature has found the Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Facts: About the study: The study was based on molecular …
Read MoreNews: Prime Minister(PM) has delivered an inaugural address at the India Energy Forum CERAWeek. Facts: Organised by: It is an annual event organized by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Petroleum …
Read MoreNews: Atal Innovation Mission(AIM) in association with Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation(CSIRO) has launched a two day India–Australia Circular Economy Hackathon(I-ACE). Facts: I-ACE Hackathon: It aims to focus …
Read MoreNews: International Snow Leopard Day is being observed on October 23 every year since 2013.The primary aim of the day is to raise awareness on conservation and protection of the …
Read More1 India 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 …
Read MoreNews: Oxfam has released a report titled Climate finance shadow report 2020 – assessing progress towards the $100 billion commitment. Facts: Background: Developed countries had committed in 2009 to mobilise $100 billion every year …
Read MoreNews: North Korean authorities have urged citizens to remain indoors to avoid contact with a mysterious cloud of ‘yellow dust’ blowing in from China which they have warned could bring Covid-19 …
Read MoreNews: National Board for Wildlife(NBWL) has approved an Action Plan for Vulture Conservation 2020-2025. Facts: Key Highlights of the Plan: Vulture Conservation centre: Uttar Pradesh, Tripura, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu will …
Read MoreNews: In his Mann ki Baat address, the Prime minister has made a reference to Mexico’s Khadi Oaxaca and told how khadi reached Mexico after a local resident became influenced by …
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