News:Many places in Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka are receiving rains for the last few days, mainly because of cyclonic Karr in the Arabian Sea. Facts: About Cyclone Kyarr: Cyclone Kyarr is a tropical cyclone that has intensified west of India in the Northern Indian Ocean’s Arabian Sea. It is the second most intense super cyclonic… Continue reading Cyclone Kyarr
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National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED)
News:More than half of the apple harvesting season is over, the NAFED has been able to procure less than 1 percent of the total production in Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED) was established in 1958.It is registered under the Multi State Co-operative Societies Act. NAFED was set… Continue reading National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India(NAFED)
Nelloptodes gretae
News:A tiny species of beetle discovered more than 50 years ago has been named after Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Facts: About Nelloptodes gretae: Scientists have officially named Nelloptodes gretae after Greta Thunberg to honour her contribution in raising global awareness of climate change. The species belongs to the family of beetles called Ptiliidae.The beetle… Continue reading Nelloptodes gretae
Operation Dhanush
News:Indian Railways Central Railway zone has conducted ‘Operation Dhanush’. Facts: About Operation Dhanush: The Operation was conducted against the ticket touts involved in e-ticketing. The operation was carried out in all the five divisions falling under the Central Railway Zone. The operation was launched after it was suspected that the tickets were booked by unauthorized… Continue reading Operation Dhanush
Colombo Declaration
News:The member states of the United Nations has endorsed a proposed road map for action on nitrogen challenges called Colombo Declaration on Sustainable Nitrogen Management. Facts: About Colombo Declaration: The aim of the Colombo Declaration is to halve nitrogen waste by the year 2030. The Declaration was developed with technical support from International Nitrogen Management… Continue reading Colombo Declaration
International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
News:India has taken up Pakistan’s denial of use of its airspace to Indian Prime Minister flight with the International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO). Facts: About ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations charged with coordinating and regulating international air travel. ICAO was established in 1944 by Convention on International… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)
Universal Postal Union(UPU)
News:Recently,Pakistan has stopped exchange of postal mails with India since August 27,2019.This decision was taken unilaterally by Pakistan without any prior notice and is in direct contravention of Universal Postal Union (UPU) frames rules. Facts: About Universal Postal Union(UPU): The Universal Postal Union(UPU) was established by the Treaty of Bern of 1874. It is a… Continue reading Universal Postal Union(UPU)
INS Baaz
News:Recently, Indian Navy Chief has visited the INS Baaz,the southernmost air station of the Indian Armed Forces. Facts: About INS Baaz: The Indian Naval Station (INS) ‘Baaz’ was commissioned in July 2012, and is the southernmost air station of the Indian Armed Forces.It is a part of the Andaman and Nicobar Command. INS Baaz is… Continue reading INS Baaz
Institution of Eminence
News:The Delhi University(DU) has decided to defer discussion on the issue of ‘Institute of Eminence’ status for DU following opposition from the members of its Executive Council who has said that the institute of eminence tag will lead to privatisation of the university. Facts: About Institution of Eminence (IoE) Scheme The Institution of Eminence scheme… Continue reading Institution of Eminence
Citizenship Amendment Bill
News:The Central Government may introduce a fresh version of the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill in the upcoming winter session of Parliament. Fact: About Citizenship amendment bill,2016: The Bill amends the Citizenship Act,1955 to make illegal migrants who belong to certain religious minorities (Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians) from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan, eligible for… Continue reading Citizenship Amendment Bill
