News:Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), has participated in the 29th ministerial meeting of the BASIC (Brazil, South Africa, India, China) countries on Climate Change at Beijing,China. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The ministers emphasized comprehensive implementation of the Paris agreement. They also underlined the importance of effective and sustained implementation… Continue reading 29th BASIC Ministerial Meet on Climate Change
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Prahari scheme
News:Delhi Police has launched a scheme called Prahari. Facts: About Prahari scheme: The scheme aims to prevent crime and maintain law and order in Delhi. Under this scheme, civil personnel such as chowkidars and security guards deployed in the commercial and VIP areas will act as the eyes and ears of the police. This move… Continue reading Prahari scheme
Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)
News:Indian Ocean Rim Association ministerial meeting is scheduled to be held in Abu Dhabi,UAE. Facts: About the IORA meeting: The 19th IORA Council of Ministers meeting will be held on November 7 in Abu Dhabi,UAE. The theme of the meeting is Promoting a Shared Destiny and Path to Prosperity in the Indian Ocean. The United… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association(IORA)
IndiGen Genome project
News:Research laboratories working under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) has announced the completion of IndiGen Genome Project. Facts: About IndiGen Genome Project: The Project is being implemented by the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB),Delhi and CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB),Hyderabad. The aim of the project is to undertake whole… Continue reading IndiGen Genome project
Open General Export Licences(OGELs)
News:Defence Ministry has approved two Open General Export Licences in a major push for defence exports. Facts: About Open General Export Licences(OGEL): An Open General Licence(OGL) is a type of export license issued by a government to its domestic suppliers. The OEGL is a one-time export licence to be granted to a company for a… Continue reading Open General Export Licences(OGELs)
Naga peace accord
News:The government has said that the Naga peace accord which was signed in 2015 is in the process of conclusion. Facts: About Naga Peace Accord: The Naga Peace accord was signed in 2015 between the Government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland(Isak-Muivah). The content of the agreement has not been disclosed but… Continue reading Naga peace accord
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #20 October 26, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 26th, 2019
Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture News: Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank has signed a $165 million loan agreement for the Odisha’s Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture. Facts: About the project: The aim of the project is to strengthen the resilience of the small holder farmers… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – October 26th, 2019
7 PM | Cutting risk: On India’s anti-polio drive | 26th October, 2019
Context: Declaration of global eradication of wild poliovirus type 3. More in news: World Polio Day is celebrated on 24 October annually to raise awareness about the polio disease and efforts for eradication. Global eradication of wild poliovirus type 3 declared on World Polio Day Polio: Poliomyelitis (polio) is a highly infectious viral disease, which… Continue reading 7 PM | Cutting risk: On India’s anti-polio drive | 26th October, 2019
Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture
News:Government of India, Government of Odisha and the World Bank has signed a $165 million loan agreement for the Odisha’s Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture. Facts: About the project: The aim of the project is to strengthen the resilience of the small holder farmers against adverse climate. The project will be implemented in… Continue reading Odisha Integrated Irrigation Project for Climate Resilient Agriculture
