Sahitya Akademi Awards
News:Sahitya Akademi has announced the names of 25 writers as winners for 2019 edition of the Sahitya Akademi Awards. Facts: About Sahitya Akademi Awards: Sahitya Akademi award was established in …
Read MoreGST Council Meeting: No rate hike, vote for single lottery rate
News:Finance Minister has chaired the 38th GST Council Meeting in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The GST Council has for the first time used the voting process …
Read MoreExplained: What is the global refugee meet currently underway in Geneva?
News:The first Global Refugee Forum(GRF),a two-day gathering of United Nations member states has began in Geneva, Switzerland. Facts: About Global Refugee forum: The Global Refugee forum is jointly hosted by …
Read MoreExplained: Why Pranab Mukherjee wants 1,000 MPs — and why Lok Sabha has only 543 today
News:Recently,former President has said that the number of seats in Lok Sabha should be increased to 1,000 from the present 543 as every MP represents an average 16-18 lakh Indians …
Read MoreCongress MP seeks privilege proceedings against Union Minister
News:Recently,a Privilege Motion has been moved against the Union Textile Minister in the Lok Sabha. Facts: About Privilege Motion: Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of …
Read MoreExplained:How cars can run on hydrogen fuel Cell
News:Recently,the Supreme Court has directed the government to look into the feasibility of introducing vehicles based on a hydrogen cell technology to deal with air pollution in Delhi. Facts: About …
Read MoreGEM launches National Outreach Programme – GEM Samvaad
News:Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched a national outreach Programme called GeM Samvaad. Facts: About GeM Samvaad: The outreach programme aims to spread awareness about the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). …
Read MoreAMRUT mission extended by 2 more years till 2022
News:The Central Government has decided to extend the mission period of its flagship initiative Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) by two more years till 2022. Facts: About …
Read MoreDefence ties to get push at ‘2+2’ with U.S
News:India and the US will meet for the second 2+2 ministerial dialogue in Washington,US. Facts: About 2+2 dialogue: The 2+2 is a format of dialogue where the defense and foreign …
Read MoreWEF Gender Gap Index: India slips to 112th rank, in bottom 5 on health, economic fronts
News:World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Global Gender Gap Index Report 2019. Facts: About Global gender gap Index: The Global gender gap Index is published annually by the World Economic …
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