News:The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has released a survey on the world’s fastest-growing urban areas in the World. Facts: About the survey: The survey was based on the United Nations(UN) Populations data. The survey has defined urban area as (a)All places with a municipality, corporation, cantonment board among others (b) Areas with a minimum population… Continue reading 3 Indian cities under world’s 10 fastest growing cities: Economist Intelligence Unit
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SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme
News:State Bank of India (SBI) has announced a ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ (RBBG) scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to give a push to residential sales and improve home buyers confidence. Under this scheme,the SBI will issue a guarantee for completion of select residential projects to customers who have availed home… Continue reading SBI announces ‘residential builder finance with buyer guarantee’ scheme
India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
News:The International Energy Agency(IEA) has released the India’s Energy Policy Report. Facts: About the report: The report has been prepared by the International Energy Agency(IEA) in collaboration with NITI Aayog. The report aims to assist the government in meeting its energy policy objectives by setting out a range of recommendations in each area with a… Continue reading India’s oil demand growth is set to overtake China by mid-2020s: IEA
Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme
News:Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister has launched the flagship ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’. Facts: About ‘Amma Vodi’ scheme’: The scheme aims to provide direct financial assistance annually to poor and financially weak mothers or guardians to support them in educating their children. Under the scheme,the students belonging to Below Poverty Line and students studying in classes I… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM Launches Amma Vodi Scheme
This word means: Coronavirus
News:Scientist has said that the mysterious respiratory illness that has affected dozens of people in a Chinese city may be caused by a new coronavirus. Facts: About Coronavirus: A coronavirus is a common form of virus that typically causes upper-respiratory tract illness.The infections can range from common cold to others causing severe respiratory and intestinal… Continue reading This word means: Coronavirus
Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
News:During DARPG Hackathon,Minister of Personnel,Public Grievances and Pensions has said that citizens can soon lodge their grievances on the CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages. Facts: About DARPG Hackathon: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances under Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions is conducting an Online Hackathon for inviting innovative solutions for the Citizen… Continue reading Citizens can soon file grievances on CPGRAMS portal in Indian languages
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Must Read News Articles I 11th January 2020
GS -2 Poll bonds worth Rs.6,000 crore sold in 2 years A RTI query has revealed that more than 11,770 EBs worth almost Rs. 6,000 crore has been sold in the past two years. Sec 144 not a tool to suppress opinion: SC The SC has ruled that the orders of restriction issued under Section… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 11th January 2020
Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
News: Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019. Facts: About State Energy Efficiency Index It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. It was first released in 2018. It is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
