News: Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2019 awards have been conferred upon top ranked states, union territories, and districts in the various categories on the occasion of World Toilet Day (19th November) Facts: About Swachh Survekshan Grameen Swachh Survekshan Grameen provide national ranking of all districts and States of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative… Continue reading Swachh Survekshan Grameen Awards, 2019
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India successfully conducts night test fire of two Prithvi ballistic missiles
News: India has successfully test fired variants of Prithvi-2 missile from the Interim Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur on the night of 20th November. Facts: About Prithvi missiles Prithvi missile is a tactical surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) developed by DRDO of India under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP). It is deployed by… Continue reading India successfully conducts night test fire of two Prithvi ballistic missiles
Three Cases of Plague Diagnosed in China
News: Three cases of bubonic plague have been reported in China. Facts: Plague: It is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacteria usually found in small mammals and their fleas. The bacterium is believed to have originated in Yunnan in southwest China. According to the WHO, plague is found on… Continue reading Three Cases of Plague Diagnosed in China
Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for enactment of Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 and accession to the Hong Kong International Convention for Safe and Environmentally Sound Recycling of Ships, 2009. Facts: About Recycling of Ships Bill, 2019 Aim: To provide for the regulation of recycling of ships by setting certain international standards… Continue reading Govt. approves proposal to enact legislation for recycling of ships
Cabinet approves the Patent Prosecution Highway programme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for adoption of Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) programme by the Indian Patent Office (IPO) with patent offices of various other countries or regions. Facts: About Patent Prosecution Highway Programme: The said programme will initially commence between the Japan Patent Office (JPO) and the Indian Patent Office on… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Patent Prosecution Highway programme
Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 Facts: Background: Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019 has been prepared by combining and simplifying relevant provisions of three Central Labour Acts viz. Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947. Key Provisions of the… Continue reading Cabinet approves the Industrial Relations Code Bill, 2019
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Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) at Leh
News:Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the establishment of the National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa in Leh. Facts: About the institute: The National Institute for Sowa-Rigpa will be an autonomous National Institute under Ministry of AYUSH. The objective of the institute is to bring a synergy between Traditional Wisdom of Sowa-Rigpa and modern… Continue reading Cabinet approves establishment of the National Institute of Sowa Rigpa (NISR) at Leh
Farmers Clubs Programme
News:Government has informed the Lok Sabha that there are around there are 24321 active Farmers clubs existing in different States/UTs. Facts: About Farmers clubs: The Farmers Clubs programme which was earlier known as Vikas Volunteer Vahini(VVV) Programme was launched by NABARD in 1982. The Programme was renamed as Farmers’ Club Programme in 2005 by revisiting… Continue reading Farmers Clubs Programme
Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
News:Recently,the United States has declared that it does not consider Israeli settlements on the West Bank a violation of international law. Facts: About West Bank: West Bank is a landlocked territory in West Asia.It also contains a significant section of the western dead sea. It was captured by Jordan after the Arab-Israeli War(1948) but Israel… Continue reading Explained:What change in US policy on Israeli settlements in West Bank means
