India’s rising retail prices stoke worries of stagflation
News:India’s retail price inflation has jumped to a 40-month high at a time when India’s growth has slowed down to a six-year low.This has prompted some economists to warn that …
Read MoreBRICS’ NDB pledges $100 million to NIIF
News:Recently,New Development Bank(NDB) has committed $100 million to India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund(NIIF). Facts: About NDB: The New Development Bank(NDB) formerly referred to as the BRICS Development Bank is …
Read MorePlanting trees, managing plastic waste helping this Kerala village to become carbon-neutral
News: Meenagnadi village panchayat, Wayanad, Kerala has taken initiative to become a carbon-neutral village Facts: Carbon-neutral Meenangadi project: Started in 2016, it involves afforestation programs, recycling of plastic waste, providing …
Read MoreAndroid vulnerable to cyberattack: Union Home Ministry
News: Union Home Ministry has warned states about the vulnerability of the Android operating system to a bug called ‘StrandHogg’. It is a vulnerability in Android devices that allows malware …
Read MoreGovernment Instant Messaging System
News: The government is testing Government Instant Messaging System Facts: It is an instant messaging platform developed for Intra and inter-organization communications amongst central and state government departments and organizations. …
Read More‘Maternity scheme exclusionary, need benefits for all’
News: Critics have highlighted issues with Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana It is a conditional Maternity Benefit Programme launched by the Ministry …
Read MoreBreast Milk Banks
News:Recently,Union Minister for Health and Family welfare has informed that Breast Milk Banks have been established under “National Guidelines on Establishment of Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities”. Facts: …
Read MoreMinistry of Coal to Establish Sustainable Development Cell for Environmental Mitigation Measures
News:The Ministry of Coal has decided to establish a ‘Sustainable Development Cell’. Facts: About Sustainable development Cell: The Sustainable development cell aims to promote environmentally sustainable coal mining in the …
Read MoreThree lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply
News:According to data presented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, it has been found that over three lakh rural habitations lack quality drinking water supply. Facts: Key Highlights from the …
Read MoreWDO to launch World Design Protopolis in Bengaluru
News:The World Design Organization is all set to launch its new global programme World Design Protopolis in Bengaluru. Facts: About World Design Protopolis: It is aimed at implementing holistic progress …
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