News: Union Minister of Minority Affairs has laid the foundation stone for “Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap” in Rampur(Uttar Pradesh). Facts: Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap: It is a community center which is being established by the Ministry of Minority affairs under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karykram(PMJVK). Purpose: The centre will be utilized for various socio-economic-cultural activities, skill development… Continue reading Union Minority Affairs minister inaugurates Sanskritik Sadbhav Mandap
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Explained: Baloch Liberation Army, the group behind Karachi Stock Exchange attack
News: Pakistan’s Baloch Liberation Army(BLA) has claimed responsibility for the Karachi Stock Exchange attack. Facts: Baloch Liberation Army(BLA): It is an armed separatist group based mainly in the province of Balochistan and the bordering areas of Afghanistan. Aim: To seek independence from Pakistan and form a separate state of Greater Balochistan because Pakistan has been… Continue reading Explained: Baloch Liberation Army, the group behind Karachi Stock Exchange attack
India’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate COVAXIN gets DCGI approval
News: India’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate COVAXIN has received the approval of Drug Controller General of India(DCGI) for phase I and II of human clinical trials. Facts: COVAXIN: It is an inactivated vaccine created from a strain of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus. Developed by: It has been developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the… Continue reading India’s first COVID-19 vaccine candidate COVAXIN gets DCGI approval
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7 PM Editorial |What ails India’s Model BIT?| 29th June 2020
Good evening dear reader. Here is our 7pm editorial Summary for today What ails India’s Model BIT? Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the economies worldwide to transform and re-orient their policies, so as to save themselves from the impending economic recession. And, India is no exception. The suspension of economic activities due to the… Continue reading 7 PM Editorial |What ails India’s Model BIT?| 29th June 2020
World Bank’s STARS to improve school education in six States
News: The World Bank has approved an assistance of $500 million under ‘Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States Program(STARS)’ for India. Facts: Aim: To improve quality and governance of school education in six Indian states. Coverage: Six states included in the project are Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha and Rajasthan. Implementation: The project… Continue reading World Bank’s STARS to improve school education in six States
Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)
News: The 49th Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC) was held through video conferencing. Facts: National Productivity Council(NPC): It is an autonomous body established in 1958 under Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Aim: To promote innovation – led productivity in a sustained manner in… Continue reading Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)
