On Sunday, India has received prestigious ‘Blue Flag’ certification for all its eight beaches, spread across five states and two union territories that were recommended by the government. The recommendation was made on September 18 by the government. Beaches awarded blue certification are Shivrajpur in Gujarat, Ghoghla in Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri in Karnataka (2) … Continue reading Blue flag certification awarded to 8 Beaches of India
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why was Fort William College established?
Fort William College was founded on 10 July 1800 in Kolkata, British India and it’s established by Lord Wellesley. The main purpose of establishing this college was to be to teach Indian Languages to British officers to make the administration smooth and swift. The court of directors of the British East India Company were not in support of a training college… Continue reading why was Fort William College established?
Eligibility for Free Legal Services
The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) has been constituted under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987 to provide free Legal Services to the weaker sections of the society and to organize Lok Adalats for amicable settlement of disputes. In every State, State Legal Services Authority has been constituted to give effect to the policies and… Continue reading Eligibility for Free Legal Services
Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
Rajya Sabha has equal power with Lok Sabha under article 368 of the Constitution providing for Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution. An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a Bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament, and when the Bill is passed in each House… Continue reading Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha have equal amendment powers
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (History) – October 12th,2020
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AIIB, World Bank-funded project to invest $1.5 bn in India’s Covid fight
News: The “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Strengthening Project” will invest $1.5 billion over four years in India to help its healthcare system tackle the Covid-19 pandemic. Facts: About the Project: The project has been financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) and World Bank. Aim: To prevent, detect and respond to the… Continue reading AIIB, World Bank-funded project to invest $1.5 bn in India’s Covid fight
Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
News: Indian Air Force(IAF) has celebrated its 88th Anniversary by achieving a new record of the highest Skydive Landing at Khardungla Pass. Facts: Khardung La: It is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the union territory of Ladakh.The pass is located on the Ladakh Range, north of Leh and is the gateway to… Continue reading Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
Explained: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades
News: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades after the opposition said that the election was rigged which led to protesters capturing government buildings forcing the President to flee the presidential palace and plunging the country into chaos. Facts: Kyrgyzstan: It is a landlocked country in Central Asia bordering Kazakhstan, China, Tajikistan and… Continue reading Explained: Kyrgyzstan is facing its worst political crisis in decades
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: October 11th,2020
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Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis. Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections, and Sepsis. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. Pathogen gets lesser time to evolve with vaccination… Continue reading Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia
