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Rice research body releases 4 climate-smart varieties

The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), a constituent institute of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, released four new rice varieties. The four new rice varieties consists of (a) two high-protein rice varieties (CR Dhan 310 and CR Dhan 311) and (b)two climate-smart varieties (CR Dhan 801 and CR Dhan 802).These rice varieties are tolerant… Continue reading Rice research body releases 4 climate-smart varieties

7 PM | Telecom sector in India | 27 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Mittal said the government must support the telecom sector by keeping the price of spectrum at reasonable levels and lowering various levies. Fast facts The telecom market can be split into three segments – wireless, wireline and internet services. The wireless market comprises… Continue reading 7 PM | Telecom sector in India | 27 February, 2019

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Ministry of Railway launched ‘ Rail Drishti Dashboard’

‘Rail Drishti Dashboard’ has been launched by Ministry of Railway.It brings information from various sources on a single platform and gives access to key statistics and parameters to every citizen of the country. Passengers can now track any train on the Indian Railways network.It also provides a facility to view live feeds from the cameras… Continue reading Ministry of Railway launched ‘ Rail Drishti Dashboard’

Sampriti 2019: India-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise

As part of their defence cooperation,India and Bangladesh will be conducting a joint military exercise “Exercise Sampriti’ at Tangail, Bangladesh. This will be the eighth edition of the exercise which is hosted alternately by both countries. The exercise is aimed to strengthen and broaden the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh… Continue reading Sampriti 2019: India-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise

IAF strike on Pakistan: What is a ‘non-military preemptive action’?

India carried out “non-military preemptive” strikes on the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed militant outfit.It was carried out after receiving credible intelligence that the terror outfit was attempting suicide attacks in various parts of the country. A non military preemptive strike means that a military target has not been hit by the Indian Air Force that carried out… Continue reading IAF strike on Pakistan: What is a ‘non-military preemptive action’?

Ayodhya title suit appeals: Supreme Court to pass order on March 5 on mediation

The Supreme Court suggested mediation in the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land dispute case.The dispute is over a plot of land in the city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh.The site is regarded among Hindus as the birthplace of Lord Rama also historically locates Babri Mosque. Mediation is one of the form of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR).Alternative… Continue reading Ayodhya title suit appeals: Supreme Court to pass order on March 5 on mediation

Fiscal deficit in Jan. at 121.5% of full-year target

According to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts, Centre’s fiscal deficit touched 121.5 per cent(7.70 lakh crore) of the budgeted target of Rs 6.34 lakh crore for 2018-19 due to lower revenue collection. Fiscal deficit is the amount of money that the government needs to borrow in a given year because their… Continue reading Fiscal deficit in Jan. at 121.5% of full-year target

Assam to cut pay of staff who neglect parents

The Assam government has formed a 3 member PRANAM (Parents Responsibility and Norms for Accountability and Monitoring) Commission to hear cases under the Assam Employees Parental Responsibility Norms for Accountability Monitoring Act, 2017, or Pranam Act. Pranam Act obligates the Assam State government employees to look after their aged and dependant parents and differently-abled siblings… Continue reading Assam to cut pay of staff who neglect parents

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