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The road to e-vehicles News: Jharkhand government is planning to introduce electric vehicles (e-vehicles) for official use. Important Facts: The Jharkhand  government is acquiring electric vehicles in phases and setting up charging stations at several places for e-vehicles. Need for e-vehicles The soaring fuel prices and spectre of climate change looming large over the planet… Continue reading The road to e-vehicles

South African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first News: Recently the first ever lion cubs have been  born by means of artificial insemination Important Facts: 2. The research was carried out at the Ukutula Conservation Center  in South Africa. 3. These were the first lion cubs ever born from artificial insemination in their natural… Continue reading South African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first

In Parliament’s court Article: Author raising concern over rising criminalization of Politics in India and an inefficient mechanism to deal with it Important Analysis: 2. Author has talked about the issue of candidates facing criminal charges getting elected in Parliament and State Legislature. 3. Data presented by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). There are more… Continue reading In Parliament’s court

S-400, Kamov on the agenda of Modi, Putin News 1. President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to visit India on 4-5 October. Important Facts 2. He will meet PM Modi and is expected to finalize important defense deals. 3. India and Russia are in final phase of discussion to buy 200 Kamov-226T utility helicopters. The countries… Continue reading S-400, Kamov on the agenda of Modi, Putin

Government to launch registry of sex offenders next month News: India recently launched a National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO), and is ninth country to do so. Important Facts: 2. The Criminal Law Act, 2018, provides for a National Registry of Sexual Offenders. 3. National Registry of Sexual Offender Database will have: Names and aliases,… Continue reading Government to launch registry of sex offenders next month

Pt facts Move to posthumously award US Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi News: A resolution has been moved in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and non-violence. About the Congressional Gold Medal: The Congressional Gold Medal is… Continue reading Pt facts

DGCA wants carriers to check carbon emissions from Jan 1 News  As per the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the air transport industry contributes 2% of global carbon emissions. Like ICAO adopted CORSIA, India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued guidelines for aeroplane operators flying on international routes. Important Facts: DGCA said all… Continue reading DGCA wants carriers to check carbon emissions from Jan 1

Nobel prizes 2018  PHYSICS: Arthur Ashkin, Donna Strickland,Gérard Mourou have been awarded with nobel prize in physics 2018. Arthur Ashkin invented optical tweezers that grab particles, atoms, viruses and other living cells with their laser beam fingers. Optical tweezers make it possible for scientists to hold, observe and move tiny objects with “laser beam fingers.”… Continue reading Nobel prizes 2018 

Astronauts may not be able to stomach Mars trip News: According to a new NASA-funded study it was revealed that travelling long distances in space could pose health risks for astronauts. Important Facts: The study raises concerns that astronauts would be at high risk of developing tumours in their stomach and colon and it could… Continue reading Astronauts may not be able to stomach Mars trip

How wet is the ground after rain? for first time, India gets soil moisture map News: A countrywide forecast  prepared for the first time recently depicts deficit soil moisture conditions in India. Important Facts: This forecast has been jointly prepared by IIT Gandhinagar and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), for the first time. It provides… Continue reading How wet is the ground after rain? for first time, India gets soil moisture map