Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA)
News: Finance Minister, in her budget speech has said that the government was abolishing an anti-dumping duty that was levied on imports of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) Facts: About Purified …
Read MoreSustainable Development Fee (SDF)
News: Bhutan will impose Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) on tourists from India, the Maldives, and Bangladesh, beginning July 2020 Facts: A daily ₹1,200 ($17) fee will be imposed It is …
Read MoreExplained: What is the locust attack destroying crops in several countries?
News: Pakistan and Somalia have declared locust emergencies. Facts: About Locust Locusts are a group of short-horned grasshoppers. They multiply in numbers as they migrate long distances in destructive swarms. …
Read MoreNew mascot for National Games: flame-throated bulbul
News:The flame-throated bulbul has been chosen as the mascot of the 36th National Games. Facts: About Flame throated Bulbul: The flame-throated bulbul (Pycnonotus gularis) is a member of the bulbul …
Read MoreSATHI Initiative
News:Department of Science & Technology has launched a scheme called Sophisticated Analytical & Technical Help Institutes(SATHI). Facts: About SATHI: Aim:To provide shared, professionally managed and strong Science and Technology infrastructure …
Read MoreSC directs states to issue notification for establishing ‘Gram Nyayalayas’
News:The Supreme Court has directed the states to establish Gram Nyayalayas within four weeks’ time span. Facts: About Gram Nyayalayas: Gram Nyayalayas are mobile village courts established under Gram Nyayalayas …
Read MoreEconomic Survey 2019-20: Afforestation under Green India Mission(GIM)
News:According to the Economic Survey,a sum of Rs 343 crore has been released under the Green India Mission (GIM) for undertaking afforestation activities.However,data for afforestation undertaken under GIM from Parliamentary …
Read MoreCEPI to fund coronavirus vaccine attempts
News:Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI),a Department of Biotechnology(DBT) backed global coalition is funding research for coronavirus vaccine. Facts: About CEPI: CEPI is a global partnership between public, private, philanthropic …
Read MoreSantusht Portal
News:Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment has launched the Santusht Portal. Facts: About the Portal: It has been constituted under the Office of Minister of State for …
Read More10% Indians to develop cancer, 1 in 15 will die of disease:WHO
News:The World Health Organization(WHO) has released a report on World Cancer Day. Facts: About the report: The report aims to set the global agenda on cancer, mobilise stakeholders and help …
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