India Ideas Summit 2020
News: The 45th India Ideas Summit 2020 will be held virtually on July 21,2020. Facts: The India Ideas Summit is organized by the US India Business Council (USIBC). It is …
Read MoreYemeni separatists seize island of Socotra from Saudi-backed government
News: Yemen separatists have seized control of Socotra Island deposing its governor and driving out forces of the Saudi-backed government. Facts: Socotra Island: It is part of the North Indian …
Read MoreInternational Yoga Day 2020
News: International Yoga Day 2020 is being celebrated on June 21. Facts: International Day of Yoga: It has been celebrated annually since 2015 following its inception in the United Nations …
Read MoreDecide on plea on Rule of Law Index, Supreme Court tells government
News: The Supreme Court has asked the government to decide on the plea for setting up expert panels to boost India’s prospects in the Rule of Law Index. Facts: Rule …
Read MorePM-JAY saw 57% fall in surgeries, 46% in medical care during lockdown
News: According to the National Health Authority(NHA), Pradhan Mantri-Jan Arogya Yojana(PM-JAY) has seen 57% fall in surgeries, 46% in medical care during lockdown. Facts: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(PMJAY) was …
Read MoreIndian officials attend virtual EAG plenary meet
News: Indian officials have attended the virtual 32nd plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG). Facts: EAG: It is a regional body established …
Read MoreSATYABHAMA portal launched to promote R&D in mining and mineral sector
News: Union Minister for Mines has launched SATYABHAMA (Science and Technology Yojana for Atma Nirbhar Bharat in Mining Advancement) Portal. Facts: The portal has been designed, developed and will be …
Read MoreOne billion children experience violence every year:UN report
News: The Global Status Report on Preventing Violence Against Children 2020 has been released. Facts: About the report: It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, UNESCO, the …
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day 2020
News: United Nations World Refugee Day is observed every year on June 20. Facts: World Refugee Day: It is observed since 2000 to celebrate the stories and contributions of refugees. …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme
News: Government of India and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a $750 million “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme”. Facts: Aim: To assist India to strengthen its response …
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