Setu Bharatam Scheme
News:Government has envisaged replacement of all the level crossings on National Highways by Road Over Bridges or Road Under Bridges under the Setu Bharatam scheme by 2020. Facts: About Setu …
Read MoreGreek Island of Lesbos
News:Greece has reinforced its sea and land borders to stop migrants crossing over from Turkey to reach Greek Island of Lesbos. Facts: About Greek Island of Lesbos: Lesbos is a …
Read MoreWhite-throated laughingthrush
News:Around 50 white-throated laughingthrush birds have died mysteriously in the forests of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Facts: About: The white-throated laughingthrush (Proterorhinus albogularis) is a species of passerine bird in …
Read MoreLand Ports Authority of India
News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has addressed the 4th Foundation Day of the Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI). Facts: About LPAI: The Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI) is …
Read MoreZero Discrimination Day
News: Every year Zero Discrimination Day is observed on 1st March Facts: It is observed by the United Nations AIDS Programme. Was first observed in 2014 after UNAIDS launched its …
Read MoreGovt allows airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services
News: The Union Government has permitted airlines operating in India to provide in-flight WiFi services to passengers Facts: Background: The Telecom Commission had given its permission to in-flight connectivity of …
Read MoreNomination dossier of ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’
News:The Government of India has submitted the nomination dossier of ‘Dholavira: A Harappan City’ for inclusion in the World Heritage List for the year 2020. Facts: Dholavira Dholavira, also known …
Read MoreCentre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It has also directed the Madhya Pradesh government to prepare …
Read MoreWorld Wildlife Day
News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the …
Read MoreIndia bags USD 40 million defence deal in Armenia
News:India has bagged a $40 million deal to supply 4 indigenously built Swati radars to Armenia. Facts: About Swathi Radar: Swathi is a weapon locating radar developed by DRDO’s Electronics …
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