World 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. …
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Amid pandemic, traditional art of ‘talamaddale’ goes digital
News: The traditional art of ‘talamaddale’, a variant of Yakshagana theatre has gone digital in times of COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Tala-Maddale: It is an ancient form of performance dialogue or …
Read MoreOdisha’s unique festival Raja Parba begins
News: The Prime Minister has greeted the people of Odisha on the occasion of Raja Parba Festival. Facts: Raja Parba: It is a three-day unique festival in Odisha celebrating the …
Read MoreWorld Day Against Child Labour
News: The World Day Against Child Labour (WDACL) is being observed on 12 June. Facts: It was started in 2002 by International Labour Organisation(ILO) to raise awareness and prevent child …
Read MoreGujarat, Goa, Chandigarh lead India’s food safety index
News: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has released the second State Food Safety Index. Facts: The index was released on the occasion of World Food Safety Day …
Read MoreGovt sets up task force to study maternal mortality rate
News: Ministry of Women and Child Development has constituted a task force to examine issues related to age of motherhood, lowering Maternal Mortality Rate and improvement of nutritional levels.The task …
Read MoreNGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary
News: The Ministry of Culture’s National Gallery of Modern Art will organise a virtual tour to commemorate the 115th Birth Anniversary of Ramkinkar Baij. Facts: Ramkinkar Baij(1906-1980) was an iconic …
Read MoreKarnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa
News:Department of Archaeology in Karnataka will commence field research work to explore archaeological evidence that may put an end to speculations regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa. Facts: Purandara Dasa …
Read MoreMaharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur
News:A group of Tribal Youth from Katkari community came together to market Giloy through Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana. Facts: Giloy is an Ayurvedic herb used in the medicines to …
Read MoreUN praises LGBTQI initiative
News:United Nations Secretary-General’s Envoy on Youth has listed Manipur’s ‘khudol’(gift) among the top 10 global initiatives for an inclusive fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Khudol (gifts) is a people …
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