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Mongla Port

News:The Bangladesh government has approved the proposal to enhance the capacity of the Mongla port. Facts: Background: India and Bangladesh had signed a MoU on the use of Chattogram and Mongla ports in 2015. The MoU envisages transit of goods from Mongla port to north eastern states of India through waterways, roads and railways. About… Continue reading Mongla Port

Siddhant Shikhamani Granth

News:The Prime Minister has released the translated version of the Shri Siddhant Shikhamani Granth in 19 languages and launched a mobile app of the Granth. Facts: About Siddhant Shikhamani: Siddhantha Shikhamani is a religious scripture of the Panchacharya tradition of Veerashaivas also known as Lingayatism. The scripture was written in Sanskrit and gives an elaboration… Continue reading Siddhant Shikhamani Granth

National Rail Transportation Institute

News:Railway Board of India and the University of Birmingham has announced the launch of a joint masters programme in Railway Systems Engineering and Integration by the National Rail Transportation Institute (NRTI). Facts: About National Rail Transportation Institute(NRTI): The National Rail and Transportation Institute(NRTI) is India’s first and only transportation university established in 2018 at Vadodara,Gujarat.… Continue reading National Rail Transportation Institute

GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh

News:The Geological Survey of India(GSI) has discovered gold deposits of around 3,000 tonnes in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh almost five times India’s current reserve of the yellow metal. Facts: About Gold Reserves: According to the World Gold Council,India is the 10th largest gold reserve country in the world with gold reserves of around 626… Continue reading GSI discovers gold deposits in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh

Deepfake Technology

News:Recently, Deepfake technology was used during the Delhi assembly elections by a political party for campaigning purposes. Facts: About Deepfake Technology: The word deepfake combines the terms deep learning and fake. The technology uses artificial intelligence to manipulate videos or other digital representations that yield fabricated images and sounds that appear to be real. Additional… Continue reading Deepfake Technology

Herath Festival

News:The Prime Minister has greeted the people on the occasion of the Herath festival. Facts: About the festival: The word Herath comes from the Sanskrit word Hararatri or the Night or Hara (another name of Lord Shiva).It is one of the biggest festivals of Kashmiri Pandits. The festival is marked by a night of praying… Continue reading Herath Festival

Bharat-Bangla Tourism festival

News:The first ever Bharat-Bangla Paryatan Utsav-Tourism festival is being held in Agartala,Tripura. Facts: About the festival: The festival is being organized by the Department of Tourism,Govt. of  Tripura in memories of the contribution of Tripura in 1971 Bangladesh liberation war. The aim of the festival is to promote tourism in Tripura and appraise the people… Continue reading Bharat-Bangla Tourism festival

[Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020

1. Discuss various reasons for prevalence of corruption in implementation of welfare programmes. Suggest some measures to reduce it. The Hindu 2. Discuss various features of India’s Neighbourhood First’ policy. Indian Express 3. What are various roadblocks to India-EU Free Trade Agreement? How these roadblocks can be removed? Indian Express 4. Corporate social responsibility makes… Continue reading [Questions] Mains Marathon I Daily Answer Writing I 22nd February, 2020

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