Pushkaram Festival
News:The Assam government is celebrating Brahmaputra Pushkaram from November 5 to November 16,2019. Facts: About Pushkaram Festival: Pushkaram is an Indian festival dedicated to worshiping of rivers. The festival is …
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C-295 transport plane clears cost negotiations
News:The Defence Ministry has concluded cost negotiations with Tata and Airbus for the purchase of Airbus C-295 transport aircraft as part of the Avro replacement programme of the Indian Air …
Read MoreUnion Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) meets the Kung Fu Nuns
News:Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) has congratulated Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Order on receiving the Asia Society’s prestigious Game Changer Award. Facts: About Kung Fu …
Read MoreSuranga Bawadi on World Monument Watch list
News:Suranga Bawadi has been included in the World Monument Watch list for 2020 along with 24 other monuments from across the world. Facts: About Suranga Bawadi: Suranga Bawadi is an …
Read MoreExplained: Who are the travellers quoted in Ayodhya judgment?
News:In the Ayodhya judgment, the Supreme Court has relied in part on centuries-old travelogues, gazetteers and books to provide an account of the faith and belief that the Hindus placed …
Read MoreUnion Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visits Shilpotsav -2019
News:Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has visited the Shilpostav- 2019 to encourage the artisans at in New Delhi. Facts: About Shilpostav: Shilpostav is the annual fair of artisans …
Read MoreExplained:Why Thiruvalluvar matters in Tamil Nadu
News:Recently, the ancient saint Thiruvalluvar has been in the news because of a political issue in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Thiruvalluvar: Thiruvalluvar also known as Valluvar is a celebrated Tamil …
Read MoreReal-time Train Information System(RTIS)
News:Recently,500 passenger locomotives of the South Central Railway (SCR) have been fitted with the newly developed Real-time Train Information System (RTIS). Facts: About Real-time Train Information System(RTIS): The system has …
Read MoreTawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh
News:Recently, Tawang Festival has been celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Tawang Festival: Tawang Festival is an annual festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It celebrates states rich cultural heritage and includes …
Read MoreExplained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?
News:Recently,Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to implement the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994 and to also consider the recommendations of an Expert Committee. Facts: …
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