News:India will conduct its first ever military exercise with Uzbekistan named Dustlik. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise Dustlik is the first ever military exercise between India and Uzbekistan. The exercise will be held at the Chirchiq Training Area in Uzbekistan. The aim of the exercise is to focus on counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations in… Continue reading Dustlik 2019: India Uzbekistan Military Exercise
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India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
News:According to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE),India’s unemployment rate in the month of October,2019 has reached 8.5% which is the highest in over three years. Facts: The urban unemployment rate for October 2019 stood at 8.9% slightly higher than the rural unemployment rate of 8.3%. Among States, Tripura and Haryana saw the highest… Continue reading India’s unemployment rate has hit 3-year high
IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
News:Argentina’s Rafael Grossi has been appointed as the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA). Facts: About IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) is widely known as the world’s Atoms for Peace and Development.It was established as an autonomous organization in 1957. It aim is to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and… Continue reading IAEA appoints Rafael Grossi as Director General
Chavang Kut Festival
News:Chavang Kut festival is being celebrated across North-Eastern states with traditional gaiety and enthusiasm. Facts: About Chavang Kut festival: Chavang Kut or Kut festival is one of the most celebrated festivals of Manipur.It is also celebrated in Mizoram and Assam. The festival is celebrated by the tribes of Kuki-Chin-Mizo communities. Chavang stands for ‘autumn’ and… Continue reading Chavang Kut Festival
Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) for manufacturing slipped to two years low
News:The Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) has fallen to a two-year low of 50.6 in October,2019 from 51.4 in September,2019. Facts: The purchasing managers index has fallen as weakening demand had an effect in the manufacturing industry bringing down the rates of increase in production, employment and business sentiment. About PMI: PMI or Purchasing Managers’ Index(PMI) is… Continue reading Purchasing Managers Index(PMI) for manufacturing slipped to two years low
Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
News:Union Human Resource Development Minister reviewed the preparations for the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2021. Facts: About Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA): PISA is an international survey held every three years.It was first conducted in the year 2000. It is coordinated by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The objective of… Continue reading Programme for International Student Assessment(PISA)
Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
News:Tamil Nadu has become the first State in the country to enact a law on contract farming with President giving assent to the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion and Facilitation) Act. Facts: Features of the act: The act provides for a six-member body called the Tamil Nadu State Contract Farming and… Continue reading Tamil Nadu becomes first State to enact law on contract farming
Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
News:Recently,it has been reported that WhatsApp was used to spy on journalists and human rights activists in India earlier this year.The surveillance was carried out using a spyware tool called Pegasus. Facts: About Pegasus: Pegasus is a spyware that can hack any iOS or Android device and steal a variety of data from the infected… Continue reading Spyware Pegasus used to Snoop WhatsApp
Global Microscope report
News:The Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report has been released. Facts: About Global Microscope report: The Global Microscope for Financial Inclusion report is produced by the Economist Intelligence Unit.The report was first published in 2007. The report is a benchmarking index that assesses the enabling environment for financial access in 55 countries. The report assessed… Continue reading Global Microscope report
2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
News:The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy is hosting the 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) on 31 October 2019 at New Delhi. Facts: About ISA: The International Solar Alliance(ISA) is an Indian initiative that was launched by the Prime Minister of India and the President of France in 2015, The overarching objective of the… Continue reading 2nd Assembly of International Solar Alliance(ISA) to be held in New Delhi
