Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)
News: Bhutan will impose Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) on tourists from India, the Maldives, and Bangladesh, beginning July 2020 Facts: A daily ₹1,200 ($17) fee will be imposed It is …
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World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day)
News: January 30, 2020, is the first-ever World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (World NTD Day) Facts: Neglected Tropical Diseases: These are diverse groups of communicable diseases that prevail in tropical …
Read MoreBhakta Ramadasu
News: An 11-foot bronze statue of Bhakta Ramadasu, will be unveiled at his birthplace Nelakondapalli in Telangana, on the occasion of his 387th birth anniversary on January 29. Facts: Bhakta …
Read MoreAndhra Pradesh Assembly passes bill to establish three capitals
News: The Andhra Pradesh assembly passed the AP Decentralisation and Inclusive Development of all Regions Bill 2020. Facts: It provides for 3 capitals in Andhra Pradesh: o Executive capital …
Read MoreInternational Holocaust Remembrance Day
News: Since 2005, January 27th is celebrated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day by the United Nations Facts: 2020 Theme: 75 Years after Auschwitz-Holocaust Education and Remembrance for Global Justice Holocaust …
Read MoreMaharashtra launches Rs 10 lunch plate scheme on pilot basis
News: Maharashtra government launched Shiv Bhojan scheme on a pilot basis Facts: Aim: To provide affordable and quality food to all, irrespective of caste, creed, religion and financial status Under …
Read MoreThai Amavasai
News: Thai amavasi was celebrated on 24th January in Tamil Nadu Facts: Thai Amavasai is the New moon day in the Tamil month ‘Thai’ (January – February). It marks the …
Read MoreExplained: What is NIA Act, and why is Chhattisgarh challenging it?
News:The Chhattisgarh state government has moved the Supreme Court against the 2008 National Investigative Agency(NIA) Actnstating it is violative of the Constitution. Facts: About the NIA Act,2008: National Investigation Agency(NIA) …
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