Depsang tensions echo 2013 standoff
News: The tensions between India and China have increased after reports of a heavy Chinese presence at Depsang Plains. Facts: Depsang Plains: It is an area at a crucial dip …
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China to set up 1,124 MW power project in PaK under CPEC
News: China will be setting up a Kohala hydropower project in Pakistan occupied Kashmir(PoK) under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Facts: Kohala hydropower project: It is a 1,124-megawatt power project to …
Read MoreCOVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund
Facts: The COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund was established by the World Health Organization(WHO) with the help of the United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation. Aim: To raise money …
Read MoreIndia’s first dolphin observatory coming up in Bihar
News: Bihar government is setting up India’s first Dolphin observatory in the Vikramshila Gangetic Dolphin Sanctuary(VGDS). Facts: Gangetic river dolphin: It is India’s national aquatic animal found in parts of …
Read MoreElectronics incentive schemes launched
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched three Electronics incentive schemes. Facts: Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors(SPECS): Aim: To help offset the …
Read MoreNon-profit Organisations Can Directly List on Social Stock Exchanges: Sebi Panel
News: Sebi-constituted panel under the chairmanship of Ishaat Hussain has submitted its recommendations on social stock exchange(SSE). Facts: Key Recommendations: Direct listing of non-profit organisations(NGO) through the issuance of bonds …
Read MoreDemocratic Republic of Congo declares new Ebola outbreak
News:Democratic Republic of Congo has declared a new Ebola epidemic in the western city of Mbandaka. Facts: Ebola virus disease(EVD) formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a severe often …
Read MoreDelhi Government Launches ‘Delhi Corona’ App
Facts: Delhi government has launched Delhi Corona App that aims to provide information related to availability of hospital beds and ventilators in the Union Territory of Delhi.
Read MoreKhelo India Community Coach Development programme launched
News: Union Sports minister has launched the Khelo India Community Coach Development programme. Facts: Aim: It is a 25 day programme to equip physical education teachers and community coaches with …
Read MoreIndian Energy Exchange launches its Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform
News: Indian Energy Exchange has launched its Real-Time Electricity Market (RTM) platform. Facts: Real-Time Electricity Market(RTM): It is an organized market platform to enable the buyers and sellers pan-India to …
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