Rights of an accused to be Defended
News:Recently, the Karnataka High Court has observed that it is unethical and illegal for lawyers to pass resolutions against representing accused in court. Facts: Constitution on the rights of an …
Read MoreBharatnatyam
News:Recently,the central government’s Centre for Cultural Resources and Training(CCRT) has provided Scholarships to two Bharatnatyam Dancers. Facts: About: Bharatnatyam Dance is considered to be over 2000 years old originating in …
Read MoreNAMASTE Portal and AYUSH Grid
News:Recently,the Minister of State for AYUSH has informed the Lok Sabha about the development of the AYUSH Grid and NAMASTE Portal. Facts: About NAMASTE Portal: National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized …
Read MoreKatchatheevu Island
News:The annual festival of St Antony’s Shrine is being celebrated in Katchatheevu Island,Sri Lanka. Facts: About Katchatheevu Island: Katchatheevu is an uninhabited island situated between Sri Lanka and India. This …
Read MoreSchemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of minorities
News:The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing various schemes for the socio-economic and educational empowerment of Minorities. Facts: About the Schemes: Naya Savera:It aims to provide free coaching to students/candidates …
Read MoreCentral Pollution Control Board(CPCB)
News:According to CPCB, there are 128 sites in India contaminated by toxic and hazardous substances.Among States, West Bengal tops the list with 27 sites followed by Odisha at 23. Facts: …
Read MoreIndia joins Indian Ocean Commission as observer
News:India has joined the Indian Ocean Commission(IOC) as an observer state. Facts: About Indian Ocean Commission(IOC): It is an intergovernmental organization that was created in 1982 at Port Louis,Mauritius and …
Read MoreGender Social Norms Index(GSNI)
News:The United Nations Development Programme(UNDP) has released the Gender Social Norms Index(GSNI). Facts: About the index: The index measures how social beliefs obstruct gender equality in areas like politics, work …
Read MoreSCORES mobile app
News:Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has launched SCORES mobile application for lodging investor grievances. Facts: About the app: SCORES stands for Sebi Complaints Redress System (SCORES).Its web portal was …
Read MoreSolar Charkha Mission
News:Recently, the Minister for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises has given information about the subsidies provided under the Solar Charkha Mission. Facts: About the mission: Launched in 2018 by the …
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