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Developing Country Status

News:The US President has accused China of taking advantage of the US through the World Trade Organisation(WTO) saying that if China is considered a ‘developing country’, the US should be called one too. Facts: Developing Country Status in WTO: There are no WTO definitions of developed and developing countries. Members announce for themselves whether they… Continue reading Developing Country Status

Jyotiba Phule

News:The Vice President of India has paid homage to Jyotiba Phule on the occasion of Phule’s Jayanti. Facts: Mahatma Jyotirao Govindrao Phule also known as Jyotiba Phule was an Indian social activist, thinker, anti-caste social reformer and writer from Maharashtra. Contributions: Female Education:Jyotiba Phule and his wife, Savitribai Phule were pioneers of women education in… Continue reading Jyotiba Phule

Jallianwala Bagh Incident

News:13th April 2020 marks the 101st anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in Amritsar. Facts: The Jallianwala Bagh massacre also known as the Amritsar Massacre took place on 13th April 1919 under the command of General Dyer who ordered firing against the protestors who were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh to condemn the arrest of two… Continue reading Jallianwala Bagh Incident

Market Intervention scheme

News: The Central government has asked the state governments to procure perishable agricultural and horticultural items from the farmers under the Market Intervention Scheme Facts: It is a price support mechanism implemented on the request of State Governments for procurement of perishable and horticultural commodities in the event of a fall in market prices.  Implementing… Continue reading Market Intervention scheme

Cyclone Harold

News: Cyclone Harold strikes South Pacific island of Vanuatu. Facts: Type: Tropical Cyclone Areas affected: Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji, and Tonga Additional facts: Tropical Cyclones: These are storms that originate and intensify over warm tropical oceans. They are intense low pressure areas with very strong winds circulating around it in anti-clockwise direction in the Northern… Continue reading Cyclone Harold

6 theme-based microsites to promote tourism spots

News: Kerala has put forward six theme-based microsites in the official website to promote destination and tourism products. Facts: Aim: To boost tourism post COVID-19 pandemic Featured Microsites: Ayurveda Yoga Kalaripayattu (an ancient martial art indigenous to Kerala) Temples of Kerala Judaism in Kerala and  Discovering Malabar Additional Facts: Iconic Tourist Sites Initiative Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading 6 theme-based microsites to promote tourism spots

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