News:Indian Prime minister has attended the 14th East Asia Summit in Bangkok,Thailand. Facts: About East Asia Summit: The East Asia Summit(EAS) was established in 2005.It is a forum of 18 countries. The summit has evolved as a forum for strategic dialogue and cooperation on political, security and economic issues of common regional concerns. The EAS… Continue reading 14th East Asia Summit
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Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh
News:Recently, Tawang Festival has been celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Tawang Festival: Tawang Festival is an annual festival of Arunachal Pradesh. It celebrates states rich cultural heritage and includes attractions like Buddhist religious functions, indigenous sports, traditional dances among others. The festival starts with the religious tradition known as Sebang which is the process… Continue reading Tawang festival-Arunachal Pradesh
Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?
News:Recently,an analysis done by India Ratings and Annual Survey of Industries on India’s labour productivity growth in the organised manufacturing sector has shown a declining trend between 2016 and 2018. Facts: About Labour Productivity: Productivity is a measure of the efficiency with which resources of both human and material are converted into goods and services.… Continue reading Explained: Why is India’s labour productivity growth faltering?
India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement
News:India and Russia are expected to conclude the Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS). Facts: About Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS): The Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support(ARLS) is a proposed Military Logistics Support Agreement(MLSA) between India and Russia. The agreement aims to simplify interoperability and enable military platforms to receive support and supplies across bases in… Continue reading India, Russia to conclude mutual logistics agreement
Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?
News:Recently,Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Centre to implement the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994 and to also consider the recommendations of an Expert Committee. Facts: About the Transplant of Human Organs and Tissues Act,1994: The act governs the transplantation of human organs and tissues in India including the donation of… Continue reading Explained: Why must India have a National Registry of Voluntary Organ Donors?
Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has released the Wastelands Atlas – 2019 Facts: About Wastelands Atlas: The Westland Atlas is prepared by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development in collaboration with National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC), Department of Space. Wastelands Atlases of India were previously published in 2000, 2005, 2010 &… Continue reading Union Minister for Rural Development releases ‘Wastelands Atlas’ – 2019
‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
News: Herpetologists have discovered a new species of tree frog from West Bengal. It has been named Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis). Facts: About Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog (Polypedates bengalensis): It belongs to the genus Polypedates- a genus of tree frog found throughout South and Southeast Asia. The frog’s body colour is… Continue reading ‘Visibly elusive’ Bengal tree frog gets recorded as new species
Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
News: The Supreme Court has asked the governments of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh to immediately stop their farmers from stubble burning. Facts: Stubble Burning: It is the practice of intentionally setting fire to residues which remains after the harvest of a crop. It is usually done to clear the field quickly for the next… Continue reading Delhi Air Pollution: End stubble burning immediately, orders SC
First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)
News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways Act, 2016, 111 have been declared as National Waterways (NW).… Continue reading First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)
Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020
News: The Indian Army will have the first regiment, using Dhanush artillery guns, in place by March 2020 Facts: About Dhanush Artillery Guns Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun. It has been developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata and manufactured by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. The design of Dhanush is based… Continue reading Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020
