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Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

Source : Click here News: Bangladesh has send the first group of more than 1,500 Rohingya refugees to an isolated Bhasan Char island. Facts: Bhasan Char also known as Char Piya is an island in Hatiya Upazila, Bangladesh.It is located in the Bay of Bengal and was formed by Himalayan silt in 2006. Concerns: As Bhashan Char falls… Continue reading Bangladesh starts Rohingya refugee relocation to Bhasan Char island

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Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands

Source : Click here News: Union Cabinet has given its approval for Provision of Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland (Kochi) and Lakshadweep Islands (KLI Project). Facts: Objective: The Project envisages provision of a direct communication link through a dedicated submarine Optical Fibre Cable(OFC) between Kochi and 11 Islands of Lakshadweep viz. Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Agati, Amini, Androth,… Continue reading Cabinet approves Submarine Optical Fibre Cable Connectivity between Mainland, Lakshadweep Islands

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Partners in Population and Development (PPD)

Source : Click here News: Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has addressed the Inter Ministerial Conference by Partners in Population and Development(PPD). Facts: Partners in Population and Development(PPD): It is an Intergovernmental alliance formed during the International Conference on Population and Development(ICPD) held in Cairo in 1994. Aim: To expand and strengthen South-South collaboration between and among… Continue reading Partners in Population and Development (PPD)

What is Molnupiravir?

Source : Click here News: A new drug called Molnupiravir has been shown to stop the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) in 24 hours. Facts: Molnupiravir: It is an experimental antiviral drug which is orally active (can be taken orally) and was developed for the treatment of influenza. Developed by: The drug is being developed by the biotechnology firm Ridgeback… Continue reading What is Molnupiravir?

PM-WANI: Cabinet approves setting up of public WiFi networks

News: Union Cabinet has approved a public Wi-Fi access network called PM-WANI (Wi-Fi Access Network Interface). Facts: Aim: To enable easily accessible public Wi-Fi hotspots spread across the country. Stakeholders: PM-WANI will be operated by different players as described herein under: Public Data Office(PDO): It will establish, maintain, and operate only WANI compliant Wi-Fi Access Points and deliver… Continue reading PM-WANI: Cabinet approves setting up of public WiFi networks

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Urban Governance Index 2020

Source : Click here News: The Urban Governance Index 2020 has been released. Facts: Published by: The index has been published by Praja Foundation, a Mumbai-based think tank. Purpose: The index ranks states to indicate where they stand in terms of real empowerment of grassroot democracy and local self government. Themes: The ranking is based on these main themes—… Continue reading Urban Governance Index 2020

Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 1 Cattle, buffalo meat residue found in Indus Valley vessels The Hindu Page – 1 Syllabus Topic – salient aspects of Art Forms, literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times GS Paper 2 The reality of an… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 10th December 2020

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