News:Ministry of Electronics & Information (MeitY) has unveiled a series of new initiatives during the first MeitY Start-up Summit held in New Delhi. Facts: About the initiatives: The initiatives include the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), the Indian Software Product Registry and select Incubation Centres under the TIDE 2.0. MeitY Startup Hub: It will act as… Continue reading MeitY Start-up Summit
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Smallest ozone hole in decades
News:During September and October months of 2019,the ozone hole over the Antarctic has been the smallest observed since 1982. Facts: About Ozone: Ozone is made up of three oxygen atoms which occurs naturally in small amounts.It is a part of the stratosphere which extends 10 to 40kms above earth’s surface. Ozone layer acts as a… Continue reading Smallest ozone hole in decades
Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge
News:Defence Minister has inaugurated a bridge named Colonel Chewang Rinchen bridge. Facts: About the bridge: The bridge has been named after Col Chewang Rinchen.It stands at 14,650 feet across the Shyok river. The bridge was constructed by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) within a period of just 15 months. The bridge will be a boost… Continue reading Colonel Chewang Rinchen Bridge
Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0
News:Government of India will be launching the second phase of Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0. Facts: About Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0: The Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0 will aim to cover the low immunisation pockets. It will carry out massive immunisation program in 271 districts across the nation and 652 blocks located in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.… Continue reading Intensified Mission Indradhanush 2.0
Merger of BSNL and MTNL
News:Union Cabinet has approved the revival plan of Bharat Sanchar Nigam limited(BSNL) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam limited(MTNL) and in-principle merger of the two. Facts: Why this revival plan: BSNL and MTNL are government owned telecommunications company. MTNL provides telephony services in Delhi and Mumbai, while BSNL is present in the rest of the circles in… Continue reading Merger of BSNL and MTNL
Electronic Interlocking System
News:The most advanced Electronic Interlocking System has been installed on the Grand Chord route by the Indian Railways. Facts: About Electronic Interlocking system: This new Electronic system has replaced the outdated Mechanical Signalling System at Tundla Junction in UP on the route. The objective of installing the system is to help Indian Railways speed up… Continue reading Electronic Interlocking System
Hunar Haat
News:Union Minority Affairs Minister has said that the Government will provide employment opportunities to lakhs of artisans, craftsmen and traditional culinary experts through Hunar Haat in the next 5 years. Facts: About Hunar Haat: The Hunar Haat is an exhibition of handicrafts, embroidery made by artisans from the Minority Communities. Hunar Haats are organised by Ministry… Continue reading Hunar Haat
Feed Our Future
News:The United Nations World Food Programme(WFP) has launched a cinema advertisement campaign ‘Feed Our Future’ for India. Facts: About the Feed Our Future: The campaign aims to raise awareness and take steps against hunger and malnutrition in India. The purpose of the campaign is also to build a curiosity in the audience to search ‘ShareTheMeal’… Continue reading Feed Our Future
QS Indian University Rankings
News:The QS Indian University Rankings has been released. Facts: About QS University rankings: This is the second edition of the standalone rankings for India’s higher education institutions. The rankings include public, private, higher education or deemed universities. Methodology:The methodology used eight indicators to determine the institutions’ rankings.These were academic reputation (weight of 30%), employer reputation… Continue reading QS Indian University Rankings
Siachen Glacier
News:Government of India has declared that the Siachen Glacier area of Ladakh will be opened for tourists. Facts: About Siachen Glacier: Siachen is the world’s highest battlefield.It is among the largest glaciers in the nonpolar region of the world. The glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range in the Himalayas. It is 75km long… Continue reading Siachen Glacier

