News:Union Ministry of External Affairs will be hosting the 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD) and Delhi Dialogue at Delhi,India. Facts: About the Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD): The Indian Ocean Dialogue(IOD) is a flagship initiative of the Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA). The dialogue has its origins in the 13th Council of Ministers meeting, held in 2013 in Perth,… Continue reading MEA to host 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue
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National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
News:Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Lok Sabha about the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM). Facts: About NCSCM: The National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) is a research institute under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). The institute undertakes studies and research in the area of… Continue reading National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management
As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
News:The 2012 Delhi bus gangrape case is moving towards its final conclusion. with the convicts being given death sentence. Facts: What is Death Penalty? Death penalty also known as Capital punishment is a government sanctioned practice whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for the gravest of crimes such… Continue reading As Delhi bus gangrape case moves towards closure, some questions on death penalty answered
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 13th, 2019
ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has begun preparatory works for setting up a third rocket Launchpad. Facts: About Third Launchpad It will set up in coastal hamlet of Kulashekhrapattinam in the Thuthukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is intended to support: increased launch frequency, provide active… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 13th, 2019
Atal Bhujal Yojana
News: Ministry of Jal Shakti informed Lok Sabha about Atal Bhujal Yojana Facts: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a central sector scheme under the ministry of Jal Shakti. The scheme was announced in the 2016-17 Union Budget. It aims to recharge groundwater sources and ensure the efficient use of water by involving people at the local… Continue reading Atal Bhujal Yojana
What is a barcode?
News: Recently, engineer-scientist George Laurer, co-developer of Barcode, passed away. Facts: About Barcode: A barcode, consisting of bars and spaces is a machine-readable representation of numerals and characters. It is also known as Universal Product Code (UPC). It is used to efficiently identify and track objects and people. Barcode was co-developed by George Laurier and… Continue reading What is a barcode?
What is Wi-Fi Calling?
News: Bharti Airtel has launched Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) in Delhi NCR. It is a first for India. Facts: About Wi-Fi calling Wi-Fi Calling is a technology that enables a smartphone user to make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network rather than a cellular radio connection. It is aimed especially for areas where cellular… Continue reading What is Wi-Fi Calling?
ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad
News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has begun preparatory works for setting up a third rocket Launchpad. Facts: About Third Launchpad It will set up in a coastal hamlet of Kulashekhrapattinam in the Thuthukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is intended to support: increased launch frequency, provide active redundancy to existing launch pads and To support… Continue reading ISRO begins preparations for setting up third rocket Launchpad
LPG connections not only success metric:CAG on Ujjwala
News:According to the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India,the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme are not opting for enough refills of cooking gas cylinders. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojna is a scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The scheme aims… Continue reading LPG connections not only success metric:CAG on Ujjwala
Explained: What is the Assam Accord that is fueling protests in the state?
News:The debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB) passed by Parliament has repeatedly flagged the alleged violation of the Assam Accord by the new law. Facts: About Assam Accord: The Assam Accord was a Memorandum of Settlement(MoS) signed between representatives of the Government of India and the leaders of the Assam Movement in 1985. The… Continue reading Explained: What is the Assam Accord that is fueling protests in the state?
