News:Latvian foreign minister has said that India-EU trade cannot increase until the Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA) between the European Union and India is negotiated. Facts: About Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA): Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement(BTIA) is a Free Trade Agreement between India and EU which was initiated in 2007. The negotiations on agreement… Continue reading Bilateral Trade and Investment Agreement needed between India and the European Union:Edgars Rinkevics
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National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) is organising a 2-day technology Conclave in New Delhi. Facts: About the Conclave: The Technology Conclave will discuss application of Information and Communication Technology. The theme for the 2020 conclave is “Technologies for NextGen Governance”. About National Informatics Centre(NIC): The National Informatics Centre (NIC) is an institute set up by the… Continue reading National Informatics Centre(NIC) organizes Tech Conclave in New Delhi
1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry
News:According to a study,at least $1 trillion of investment in new fuel technology is needed to enable the shipping industry to meet U.N. targets for cuts in carbon emissions by 2050. Facts: About Global Shipping Carbon emissions: According to the United Nations,the global shipping industry accounts for around 90% of world trade which happen at… Continue reading 1 trillion USD required to achieve UN’s Decarbonization Target of Shipping Industry
Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
News:Recently,the Indian army showcased its artillery firepower capability at Exercise Topchi at Deolali Camp near Nashik. Facts: About Exercise Topchi: Exercise Topchi which means a gunner in English is an annual exercise by the School of Artillery,Deolali. The exercise aims to showcase the Indian Army’s artillery firepower, aviation and surveillance capabilities. The army assets such… Continue reading Indian army showcased firepower demonstrations at Exercise Topchi
Oxfam:Time to Care report
News:Oxfam, an international non-profit organisation has released the study ‘Time to Care’ ahead of the 50th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF). Facts: Report on Global inequality: The world’s 2,153 billionaires have more wealth than 4.6 billion people. The 22 richest men have more wealth than all the women in Africa. The world’s… Continue reading Oxfam:Time to Care report
India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
News:India has successfully test-fired the 3,500-km range K-4 submarine launched ballistic missile. Facts: About K-4 missile: K-4 is a nuclear-capable Intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile. The missile has been developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO). The missile has a maximum range of about 3500 km.It is powered by solid rocket propellants. The missile is… Continue reading India successfully test-fires K-4 nuclear capable missile
146 Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in Odisha’s Chilika
News:Recently,Odisha Forest Department has sighted 146 endangered Irrawaddy dolphins in Chilika Lake. Facts: About Irrawaddy Dolphins: Irrawaddy Dolphins(Orcaella Brevirostris) are oceanic dolphin found in brackish water near coasts, river mouths and estuaries in South and Southeast Asia. Habitat:It extends from the Bay of Bengal to New Guinea and the Philippines. They are found in three… Continue reading 146 Irrawaddy dolphins sighted in Odisha’s Chilika
Explained:About Hyperloop technology
News:The proposed Pune-Mumbai Hyperloop project,an ultra-modern transport system may be scrapped by the Maharashtra government. Facts: About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed mode of transportation that moves freight and people quickly, safely, on-demand and direct from origin to destination. The concept was first proposed by Elon Musk,CEO of the aerospace firm SpaceX. How does Hyperloop… Continue reading Explained:About Hyperloop technology
Explained: The Pulse Polio Programme and why India still runs it
News:Recently,Rashtrapati Bhavan became the site of a polio vaccination drive, to mark the beginning of this year’s Pulse Polio Programme. Facts: About Polio: Polio is an acute infectious disease caused by polio virus.The virus is a human enterovirus of the Picornaviridae.Polio mainly affects children under 5 years of age. It is transmitted from one person… Continue reading Explained: The Pulse Polio Programme and why India still runs it
Development Support Services to States (DSSS) for Development of Infrastructure
News:NITI Aayog and Ladakh have signed an MoU under which NITI Aayog will support Ladakh through its initiative Development Support Services to States for Infrastructure Projects(DSSS). Facts: About Development Support Services to States for Infrastructure projects: The Development Support Services For States(DSSS) For Infrastructure Projects is implemented by the NITI Aayog. The initiative aims to… Continue reading Development Support Services to States (DSSS) for Development of Infrastructure
