DRDO develops P-7 Heavy Drop System
News: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has developed the P-7 Heavy Drop System. Facts: P-7 Heavy Drop System: It is used for para dropping military stores up to 7-ton weight …
Read MoreGlobal CO2 emissions to fall by up to 7% in 2020 due to Covid-19
News: United in Science 2020 report has been released by the UN Secretary General. Facts: About the report: The report aims to bring together the latest climate science related updates …
Read MoreBangladesh launches campaign against fake information and rumours
Facts: The Government of Bangladesh has launched a campaign named ‘Asol Chini’ with the aim to create digital literacy to fight fake information and rumour spreading on social media.
Read MoreOrientation and Training Programme of iRAD App
News: Ministry of Road and Transport Highways has organized a training programme for the implementation of the Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD). Facts: Integrated Road Accident Database Project(iRAD): It is …
Read MoreExplained: What is Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act?
News: Government of India has suspended the icences of 13 non-governmental organisations(NGOs) under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. Facts: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act: It is an act of …
Read MoreSonamura-Daudkandi Inland Waterway Route between India and Bangladesh
News: The Sonamura-Daudkandi inland waterway route between India and Bangladesh has been operationalised. Facts: Sonamura-Daudkandi Route: It is an inland waterway route over river Gumati that was included in the …
Read MoreEnvironment Ministry rejects plea for exemption from forest penalty
News: The Ministry of Mines has requested the Environment Ministry to exempt it from paying Net Present Value(NPV) for digging exploratory boreholes in forests.However, the Environment Ministry has refused saying …
Read MoreIndia slips 26 places to 105 in global economic freedom index
News: The Global Economic Freedom Index 2020 has been released as a part of the Economic Freedom of the World: 2020 report by the Fraser Institute in Canada.In India, the …
Read MoreUnion Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge
News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 along with the ‘Streets for People Challenge’. Facts: Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF): CSCAF: …
Read MoreFactly articles for 12th September 2020
1.Union Minister launches Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework (CSCAF 2.0) and Streets for People Challenge News: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs(I/C) has launched Climate Smart Cities Assessment Framework(CSCAF) 2.0 …
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