News:Lebanon has become the first Arab country to legalise Marijuana Cultivation for medical and industrial purposes. Facts: Marijuana is a psychoactive drug from the Cannabis plant used for medical, recreational & religious purposes. According to the United Nations, Lebanon is the third largest supplier of cannabis in the world after Morocco and Afghanistan. Further,there are… Continue reading Lebanon legalises marijuana cultivation for medicinal use
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Khongjom Day
News:Manipur government has commemorated ‘ Khongjom Day’ at Khongjom War Memorial Complex. Facts: Khongjom Day is marked to pay tribute to the warriors who fought in the 1891 Anglo-Manipur war. The Anglo-Manipur was an armed conflict between British Government and the Kingdom of Manipur.The battle was fought at Kheba hills of Khongjom in Manipur which… Continue reading Khongjom Day
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Agriculture minister joins G-20 meet over
News:Union Agriculture Minister participated in an virtual meeting of G-20 Agriculture Ministers which was organised by the Saudi Presidency Facts: The meeting sought to address the issue of Covid-19 impacts on food security, safety and nutrition. Highlights of the meet: No export restrictions or high taxes on food and agricultural products purchased by the World… Continue reading Agriculture minister joins G-20 meet over
TIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19
News:Technology Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council (TIFAC) is preparing a white paper to strategize revival of post-COVID 19 Indian economy. Facts: TIFAC is an autonomous technology think tank set up in 1988 Parent Body: Department of Science & Technology (DST) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Science and Technology Mandate: Assess the technology trajectories, and support innovation… Continue reading TIFAC explores best methods to revive Indian economy post COVID-19
Iran launches first military satellite- Noor
News: Iran launched Noor satellite Facts: It is Iran’s first military satellite. Additional Facts: India’s military satellites: GSAT-7 military communications satellite used by Indian Navy GSAT-7A: military communications satellite used by the Indian Air Force with Indian Army using 30% of capacity.
Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’
News: The Union Cabinet approved investments of Rs. 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package’. Facts: Aim: Enhance emergency response to slow and limit COVID-19 in India Objectives: Development of diagnostics and COV1D-dedicated treatment facilities, Centralized procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs required for treatment of infected patients, Strengthen… Continue reading Cabinet okays Rs 15,000 crore for ‘India COVID-19 emergency response, health system preparedness package’
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