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Audio Odigos

News:Ministry of Tourism has launched the Audio Guide facility Audio Odigos for 12 sites of India (including Iconic Sites). Facts: About Audio Odigos: Audio guide Odigo offers the Government of India verified content with visuals & voice over support. The app allows tourists to enjoy a more enriching experience and takes them back to historical… Continue reading Audio Odigos

National Testing Agency

News:National Testing Agency has sought permission from the Central Government to use Aadhaar data for the 2020 NEET exam. Facts: About National Testing Agency: National Testing Agency (NTA) was established as a Society registered under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. It is an autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship… Continue reading National Testing Agency

Section 144

News:Maharashtra Police has imposed section 144 in Aarey Colony banning unlawful assembly following strong protests by activists against the felling of trees in the green zone for a Metro car shed. Facts: Section 144: Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) is imposed when there are apprehensions of breach of public peace and… Continue reading Section 144

Green Crackers

News:Government of India has launched green firecrackers in a bid to resolve the crisis of air pollution. Facts: Background: In October 2018,the Supreme Court had banned the manufacture, sale and use of firecrackers that are loud and toxic to man, animal and the environment.  The court had allowed for sale of green and improved crackers… Continue reading Green Crackers

Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF)

News:Defence minister has approved enhancement of monetary assistance to Next of Kin(NoK) of all categories of Battle Casualty(BC) from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 8 lakh.The amount will be granted under ABCWF. Facts: About ABCWF: The Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF) has been set up under Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare(ESW),Ministry of Defence The ABCWF… Continue reading Army Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (ABCWF)

Nitaqat law

News:Indian employees in Saudi Arabia have been living in labour camps after Saudi government has listed several companies in the ‘Red’ category after they failed to implement the Nitaqat law. Facts: About Nitaqat law: The Nitaqat  is a policy enacted in 2011 by the Saudi government in order to reduce the unemployment rate among Saudi… Continue reading Nitaqat law

Bandipur Tiger Reserve

News:Karnataka Chief Minister has said that the ban on vehicular movement through Bandipur forest during night will continue. Facts: Wayanad district in Kerala has witnessed protests against a ban on vehicular movement on the forest stretch of NH 766 that passes through the Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka. The reason for the protests was a… Continue reading Bandipur Tiger Reserve

9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 5th, 2019

Him Vijay Exercise News: China has raised strong objection to the ongoing Him Vijay military exercise. Facts: Exercise Him Vijay is taking place in October, 2019 in Arunachal Pradesh. The exercise is to test mobility, communication and coordination of such huge body of fast-moving troops in difficult terrain. It is first time the integrated battle groups… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 5th, 2019

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