News:The water level in the Krishna Raja Sagar(KRS) Dam in Karnataka is coming down due to increase in the evaporation rate and the decrease in the inflows as a result of summer. Facts: About Krishna Raja Sagar Dam: The Krishna Raja Sagar Dam was built across river Cauvery in 1932.It is named for the then… Continue reading Krishna Raja Sagar(KRS) Dam
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Periyar River
News:Periyar river has turned black due to discharge of chemical wastes by industries located on the banks of the river. Facts: The Periyar River is the longest river in the state of Kerala.It is also known as ‘Lifeline of Kerala’ as it is one of the few perennial rivers in the state. Origin: It originates from… Continue reading Periyar River
Kanya Sumangala Yojana
News:Uttar Pradesh government launched its flagship scheme named Kanya Sumangla Yojna. Facts: About Kanya Sumangla Yojna: The scheme aims to provide a fund worth Rs 15000 to every family where a girl child is born. The scheme has been designed in a way that the parents will have to take proper care of the girl… Continue reading Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Chaukhandi Stupa
Archaeological Survey of India has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “protected area of national importance”. Chaukhandi Stupa is one of the important Buddhist Stupas at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.It is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower. Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met… Continue reading Chaukhandi Stupa
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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
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
E-Raktkosh portal
News:The Union Health minister has urged the states to use e-Raktkosh portal as a single point for maintaining real-time information on the status of stocks of each blood group. Facts: e-Raktkosh portal was launched in 2016 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It is a Centralized Blood Bank Management System that provides a… Continue reading E-Raktkosh portal
Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
News:Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers has informed Lok Sabha about the Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP). Facts: About Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP): Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana (MKSP) is a sub component of the National Rural Livelihood Mission(NRLM). The primary objective of the scheme is to empower women in agriculture by making systematic investments to enhance… Continue reading Mahila Kisan Sashaktikaran Pariyojana(MKSP)
About Belum Caves
News:The Belum Caves Festival has been postponed in Andhra Pradesh after the dates clashed with Governor’s visit to the district. Facts: About Belum Caves festival: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu.It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district,Andhra Pradesh. About Belum Caves: Belum Caves are also known as… Continue reading About Belum Caves
