News:International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is observed everyday year on February 6. Facts: About Female Genital Mutilation(FGM): Female Genital Mutilation(FGM) is the name given to procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical or cultural reasons.It is mostly carried out on young girls between infancy and age 15.… Continue reading International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation(FGM)
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Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
News:The Madhya Pradesh government is organizing a multi-cultural festival to promote tourism in the heritage city of Orchha,Madhya Pradesh. Facts: About Namaste Orchha: Namaste Orchha aims to celebrate the cultural diversity, natural beauty and the architectural heritage of the Orchha town by showcasing music, dance, heritage walks, local cuisine, arts and handicrafts. About Orchha: Orchha… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh Tourism to hold 3-day cultural festival ”Namaste Orchha”
US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
News:The United States has announced the launch of the International Religious Freedom Alliance(IRF Alliance). Facts: About the alliance: Aim:To bring together senior government representatives to discuss actions countries can take together to promote respect for freedom of religion or belief and protect members of religious minority groups worldwide. Around 26 Countries from around the world… Continue reading US announces launch of International Religious Freedom Alliance
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
News:Indian Government has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC),a flagship project of the Belt and Road initiative(BRI) is illegal as it impinges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India. Facts: About CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC) is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),a pet project of Chinese President. It… Continue reading China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is illegal:India
International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy
News:The President has conferred the International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy to Dr NS Dharmashaktu in the individual category and the Leprosy Mission Trust under the institutional category. Facts: About the Prize: The International Gandhi Award for Leprosy was constituted by the Gandhi Memorial Leprosy Foundation in 1950. Since then, it has been leading the efforts… Continue reading International Gandhi Awards for Leprosy
RBI releases bi-monthly policy
News:The Reserve Bank of India released its bi-monthly monetary policy committee(MPC) report. Facts: Key Highlights from the report: Repo Rate:It is the rate at which the RBI lends money to the banks for a short term.It remains unchanged at 5.15%. Reverse Repo Rate:It is the short term borrowing rate at which RBI borrows money from… Continue reading RBI releases bi-monthly policy
Navy to get third Scorpene submarine- INS Karanj
News:The third Scorpene submarine, INS Karanj will be delivered to the Indian Navy by December 2020. Facts: About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I.It is the third submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. The submarine has been designed by French naval defence and energy group… Continue reading Navy to get third Scorpene submarine- INS Karanj
NASA astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth after record mission
News: NASA astronaut Christina Koch returned to Earth from the International Space Station, where she set the record for the longest single spaceflight in history by a woman (328 Days) Facts: International Space Station It is a space station or a habitable artificial satellite in low Earth orbit. It is a joint project among five… Continue reading NASA astronaut Christina Koch returns to Earth after record mission
District Export Plan (DEP)
News: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has initiated a process to prepare and implement a District Export Plan (DEP). Facts: District Export Plan Will include the support required by the local industry in boosting their manufacturing and exports Will include strategy to enhance logistics and infrastructure… Continue reading District Export Plan (DEP)
DRDO Signs Technology Development Contract with Rosoboronexport Russia
News: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) signed a a contract with Rosoboronexport for the development of Advanced Pyrotechnic Ignition Systems. Facts: High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL) It is a lab involved in basic and applied research in the area of high energy materials required for missiles, rockets and guns. Objectives: Develop expertise and… Continue reading DRDO Signs Technology Development Contract with Rosoboronexport Russia
