Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana for Disabled Persons
News: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment informed Lok Sabha about Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana. Facts: It was launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in 2017. It is …
Read MoreMinistry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in 12 clusters in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites
News: Ministry of Tourism has identified 17 sites in the country for development as Iconic Tourist Sites. Facts: About Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative It was announced in Budget 2019-20 by …
Read MoreNational Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM)
News:Central Ground Water Board(CGWB) is implementing ‘National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) for aquifer mapping in the country. Facts: About NAQUIM: National Aquifer Mapping and Management Programme(NAQUIM) was launched in …
Read MoreReport on ‘enclaves’ highlights gaps in promise and delivery
News:More than four years after the Land Boundary Agreement(LBA) between India and Bangladesh, a report released by civil rights organisations has found that the situation in erstwhile enclaves states is …
Read MoreNew Zealand volcano eruption:White Island
News:Recently,a volcanic eruption has taken place at White Island in New Zealand. Facts: About White Island: White Island has been classified as New Zealand’s most active volcano since 1976.The Island …
Read MoreWorld economy is slowing down, UNCTAD’s new statistics say
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) has released its Handbook of Statistics report. Facts: About the report: The report provides a wide range of statistics and indicators relevant …
Read MoreSupreme Court flags delay in appointment of judges
News:The Supreme Court of India in its judicial order has taken serious note of the government sitting over names reiterated by the CJI-led collegium for appointment as high court judges. …
Read MoreEnergy Conservation Week
News: National energy Conservation week will be held from December 14th to December 20th, 2019 Facts: About National Energy Conservation Day The National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year …
Read MoreISRO to launch spy satellite, 9 foreign customer satellites on Dec 11
News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch RISAT-2BR1 and nine foreign satellites from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on December 11. Facts: About RISAT-2BR1 RISAT-2BR1 …
Read MoreIndia up one rank in UN development index
News: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) released Human Development Index 2019. Facts: Key takeaways: Norway ranked first in HDI 2019, followed by Switzerland and Ireland. Burundi ranked last (189) India …
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