News:According to the data by Sample Registration System on Maternal Mortality in India,maternal mortality ratio(MMR) has declined from 130 during 2014-2016 to 122 during 2015-17. Facts: Key takeaways from the data: The data has revealed that 68% of deaths due to maternal mortality were among women in the age group of 20-29. Assam recorded the… Continue reading Explained — Maternal mortality ratio in the states
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Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
News:U.S. President will host NATO Chief to discuss military spending as the U.S continues his effort to press alliance members to pay more toward their own defense. Facts: About NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization also called North Atlantic Alliance is an intergovernmental military alliance. It was formed in 1949 with the signing of the Washington… Continue reading Trump to host NATO chief as alliance faces strains
Explained: Kalapani, a small area in India map that bothers Nepal
News:Nepal government has objected to the inclusion of ‘Kalapani’ under the Indian Territory as per the newly released political map of India after the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About Kalapani territory: Kalapani is a 35 square kilometre area.The Kali River in the Kalapani region demarcates the border between India and Nepal. Both India… Continue reading Explained: Kalapani, a small area in India map that bothers Nepal
Explained: What is Pliosaur?
News:Recently,people have discovered the bones of Pliosaur in a cornfield in the Polish village of Krzyzanowice. Facts: About Pliosaur: Pliosaurs were aquatic carnivorous reptiles that lived between 220 and 70 million years ago. They are classified in the order Plesiosauria along with their long-necked relatives,the plesiosaurs. They were characterized by massive heads, short necks, and… Continue reading Explained: What is Pliosaur?
Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visits Shilpotsav -2019
News:Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has visited the Shilpostav- 2019 to encourage the artisans at in New Delhi. Facts: About Shilpostav: Shilpostav is the annual fair of artisans from across the country, belonging to the weaker sections of the society. It was started during the year 2007-08 by the Ministry of Social Justice… Continue reading Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment visits Shilpotsav -2019
Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
News:Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship(MSDE) has distributed Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) certificates to 500 candidates to boost their morale. Facts: About Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL): Recognition of Prior Learning(RPL) refers to an assessment process used to evaluate a person’s existing skill sets, knowledge and experience gained either by formal, non-formal or informal learning. It… Continue reading Skill India certifies 500 skilled candidates formally under Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
News:The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute(CSIR-NEERI) has launched the country’s first interactive online repository called Indian Air quality Interactive Repository (IndAIR). Facts: About IndAIR: The IndAIR aims to make air quality research and studies in an easily accessible web format for the public, media, researchers and academics. The repository has… Continue reading IndAIR-Decades of research on pollution under one roof
Explained:Why Thiruvalluvar matters in Tamil Nadu
News:Recently, the ancient saint Thiruvalluvar has been in the news because of a political issue in Tamil Nadu. Facts: About Thiruvalluvar: Thiruvalluvar also known as Valluvar is a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher.He is believed to have lived between 3rd-4th century or 8th-9th century. He is best known as the author of Thirukkuṛaḷ, a collection… Continue reading Explained:Why Thiruvalluvar matters in Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Bulbul likely to bring heavy rain to Odisha
News:Cyclone Bulbul has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm causing heavy rain in the coastal districts of Odisha and West Bengal. Facts: About Cyclone Bulbul: Cyclone Bulbul is a severe cyclonic storm over the east-central and southeast Bay of Bengal and North Andaman Sea. The cyclone has taken place between Sagar Islands (West Bengal) and… Continue reading Cyclone Bulbul likely to bring heavy rain to Odisha
Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
News:Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and Bangladesh on the withdrawal of 1.82 cusecs (cubic feet per second) of water from the Feni river by India. Facts: About Feni River: Feni River is a river in southeastern Bangladesh.It is a trans-boundary river with an ongoing dispute about water rights. The Feni River originates… Continue reading Explained: The significance of the Feni river MoU between India, Bangladesh
