News:Government has announced 141 Padma Awards on the occasion of 71st Republic Day. Facts: About Padma awards: The Padma Awards are one of the highest civilian honours after the Bharat Ratna announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. The award is given for distinguished and exceptional achievements in all fields of activities/disciplines. Categories of… Continue reading Government announces Padma Awards winners
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Ashuganj-Akhaura road project
News:India and Bangladesh has signed an agreement to upgrade the 50 km long road between Ashuganj and Akhaura in Bangladesh into a 4-lane highway. Facts: About the project: The project is part of the $2 billion line of credit extended by India to Bangladesh in 2016. It will boost connectivity between Bangladesh and North-eastern part… Continue reading Ashuganj-Akhaura road project
Dhanush,India’s first indigenous long-range artillery gun
News:The Dhanush gun system was showcased for the first time at the 71st Republic Day parade. Facts: About Dhanush: Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun developed by Ordnance Factory Board(OFB) and manufactured by the Gun Carriage Factory. The gun is a 155 mm-45 caliber gun with a maximum range of 36.5 km and… Continue reading Dhanush,India’s first indigenous long-range artillery gun
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas News: NITI Aayog will develop draft policy for enhancing ICDS programme in urban areas. Facts: Integrated Child Development scheme Launched in 1975, the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Objectives: Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0–6… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 25th, 2020
7 PM |The final frontier: Bolsonaro’s Republic Day visit should spur strategic bilateral ties and open doors to Latin America|25th January 2020
Context: India-Brazil Relations. More in news: President Jair Bolsonaro to be the chief guest in Republic Day celebrations of 2020. India – Brazil Relations: India and Brazil share a very close and multifaceted relationship at bilateral level as well as in plurilateral fora such as BRICS, BASIC, G-20, G-4, IBSA, International Solar Alliance, Biofuture Platform and in the… Continue reading 7 PM |The final frontier: Bolsonaro’s Republic Day visit should spur strategic bilateral ties and open doors to Latin America|25th January 2020
Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development with assistance from University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women initiative. Facts: About Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women It envisages setting up of 10 Chairs across different universities after… Continue reading Establishment of Chairs in the Universities in the name of eminent women
India helps Maldives tackle measles outbreak
News: India dispatched over 30,000 doses of measles and rubella (MR) vaccine to the Maldives. Facts: Measles and Rubella Measles and Rubella (German measles) are a contagious viral disease that is spread by contact with an infected person through coughing and sneezing. Measles is caused by Rubeola virus and Rubella is caused by Rubella virus.… Continue reading India helps Maldives tackle measles outbreak
Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas
News: NITI Aayog will develop draft policy for enhancing ICDS programme in urban areas. Facts: Integrated Child Development scheme Launched in 1975, the scheme is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. Objectives: Improvement in the health and nutritional status of children 0–6 years and pregnant and lactating mothers. Reduction in the incidence… Continue reading Centre seeks to revamp child care scheme in urban areas
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #71 January 25, 2020
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State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Program (SMART) Project
News:Government of India, the Government of Maharashtra and the World Bank has signed a loan agreement of USD 210 million for State of Maharashtra’s Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project(SMART). Facts: About SMART Project: The project has been launched by the Maharashtra Government with the assistance of World Bank. It aims to transform Rural Maharashtra through… Continue reading State of Maharashtra’s Agri-business and Rural Transformation Program (SMART) Project
