WHO recommends use of innovative HIV drug
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended the use of the HIV drug dolutegravir(DTG) as the preferred first-line and second-line treatment for all populations. This drug can also be used …
Read MoreCooperatives for sustainable mining: NGT
The chairman of the committee of the National Green Tribunal(NGT) for rat hole mining in Meghalaya has advised small coal mine owners in the State to form cooperatives to shift …
Read MoreCISF launches encyclopaedia to strengthen security services
The Central Industrial Security Force(CISF) has launched an online encyclopedia called Securitypedia. Securitypedia is a website which incorporates a wide range of security related issues, best practices and latest technologies …
Read More36th GST Council Meeting
The 36th GST Council Meeting was recently held under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister. The GST Council has decided to reduce Goods and Services tax(GST) rate on electrical vehicles(EVs) …
Read MoreWhat is zero budget natural farming?
During Budget 2019-20,Finance Minister has called for promoting zero budget natural farming(ZBNF) as a step towards doubling farmers income. Zero Budget means without using any credit and without spending any …
Read MoreModel Tenancy Act will rebuild trust between owners and tenants
The Model Tenancy Act,2019 drafted by the Union Ministry for Housing and Urban Development is expected to benefit both owners and tenants. The Model Tenancy Act aims to regulate rental …
Read MoreHigh-level committee formed to strategise preparations for 2020, 2024 Olympics
Government has constituted a high-level 10-member Committee under the Chairmanship of Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju to coordinate and strategise the preparation for the 2020 and 2024 Olympics. The objective of …
Read MoreUS approves sales to support Pak’s F-16 fighter jets for 24×7 end-use monitoring
United States has reopened the military aid to Pakistan after Pakistan Prime Minister met with the US President. The US has decided to provide $125 million worth of technical and …
Read MoreIran tests medium-range missile
Iran has test-fired a medium-range ballistic missile Shahab-3. The missile was launched from Iran’s south-eastern coastline along the Gulf of Oman and landed in northern Iran, east of Tehran. Missile …
Read MoreTelling Numbers: State-by-state — supply of piped water in villages
According to the data provided by the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Gujarat has the highest penetration of piped water supply under the National …
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