Sedition cases in India: What data says
News:The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released the data on sedition cases in India between 2014 and 2018. Facts: Key Takeaways from the Data: The Sedition cases have been …
Read MoreWorld Rare Disease Day
News:The World Economic Forum has released a study ahead of Rare Disease Day which is observed on February 29 every year. Facts: About Rare diseases: A rare disease is a …
Read MoreAssistance to Disabled persons for purchasing/fitting of aids/appliances (ADIP) scheme
News:The Prime minister will distribute assistive aids and devices to senior citizens (under the Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana-RVY) and the physically challenged (Under ADIP Scheme) at a mega distribution camp at …
Read MoreSvalbard Global Seed Vault
News:The Svalbard Global Seed Vault referred to as the earth’s doomsday vault now contains about 1.05 million seeds. Facts: About Svalbard Global Seed Vault: It is the world’s largest secure …
Read MoreProject Monitoring Group(PMG) Portal
News:Minister of Commerce & Industry has chaired a meeting for the review of infrastructure projects on the Project Monitoring Group(PMG) Portal. Facts: About PMG Portal: Project Monitoring Group (PMG) is …
Read MoreMeeting held to review MSME key Schemes Generating Employment
News:The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) held a meeting to review some of the key schemes such as Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme(PMEGP) and Credit Guarantee Fund Trust …
Read MoreNeed inquisitorial system of trial in sexual assault cases
News:The Bar Council of Delhi(BCD) has demanded the setting up of a separate police force and replacing the colonial system of investigation and trial with a French inquisitorial system to …
Read MoreExplained: Coronavirus in 47 countries, but is it a pandemic yet?
News:The United States Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has said the world is on the cusp of a coronavirus(COVID-19) pandemic. Facts: Recently, WHO has declared COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency …
Read MoreRenewable Energy Management Centers(REMCs)
News:Union Power Minister has launched 11 Renewable Energy Management Centers (REMCs). Facts: About REMC: Renewable energy management centres(REMCs) are load forecasting Centres equipped with Artificial Intelligence based Renewable Energy(RE) forecasting …
Read More11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra(KVK) Conference 2020
News:Union Agriculture minister has inaugurated the 11th National Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Conference. Facts: About the Conference: It has been organized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The …
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