Institution of Eminence
News: The Ministry of Human Resource and Development has awarded the status of Institute of Eminence to five public institutions Facts: Institutions awarded with status of Institute of Eminence: IIT-Madras, …
Read MoreRashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK)
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a scheme for universal screening of children below 18 years for leprosy and tuberculosis (TB). It is a part of …
Read MoreTigers in High Altitudes
News:Union Environment Minister has released a study on the Status of Tiger Habitats in high altitude ecosystems. Facts The study was conducted by the Global Tiger Forum(GTF) in partnership with …
Read MoreTravel & Tourism Competitiveness Index(TTCI) Report
News:World Economic Forum(WEF) has released the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index(TTCI) Report Facts: About Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index(TTCI) The index is published biennially by World Economic Forum(WEF).The Index ranks …
Read MoreExplained: Air pollution in Indian homes key heart risk factor, The Lancet finds
News:A study has been conducted by PURE (Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology) to look at the Cardiovascular Diseases(CVDs) risk factors in middle-aged adults in 21 countries. Facts: The study has found …
Read MoreManufacturers told to rush rabies vaccines to areas facing shortage
News:National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has ordered the manufacturers to supply the anti-rabies vaccines where there is a shortage of these medicines. Facts: About Rabies: Rabies is caused by Ribonucleic …
Read MoreNuakhai: The greatest harvesting festival of Odisha
News:The Nuakhai festival is being celebrated in the state of Odisha.Nuakhai is an agricultural festival mainly observed by people of Western Odisha in India. Nuakhai festival: Nuakhai festival traces its …
Read MoreExplained: Now with first woman president, what is Asiatic Society, Mumbai
News:Asiatic Society of Mumbai has elected the first woman president in the 215 years of its existence.Professor Vispi Balaporia will head the institution. Facts: About Asiatic Society: Asiatic Society is …
Read MoreExternal benchmark-based lending must: RBI
News:The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made it mandatory for banks to link all new floating rate personal or retail loans and floating rate loans to MSMEs to an …
Read MoreArmy mountaineering team successfully scales Mt. Kun
News:The Indian Army has successfully conducted a mountaineering expedition to Mount Kun. Facts: Mount Kun is the second-highest peak in between the Zanskar and Kargil regions of Ladakh. The mountain …
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