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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’ivoire for cooperation in the field of Health

News:The Union Cabinet has approved an MoU between India and the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire on Cooperation in the field of Health. Facts: About Côte d’Ivoire: Côte d’Ivoire or Ivory Coast is located on the south coast of West Africa. It’s political capital is Yamoussoukro while its economic capital and largest city is the port… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Côte d’ivoire for cooperation in the field of Health

Explained: What is ‘mac-binding’, the condition specified for using the Internet in J&K

News:Recently,the use of social media was allowed in Jammu and Kashmir with a condition that Internet connectivity will be made available with mac-binding. Facts: About MAC and IP address: Media Access Control Address(MAC) and Internet Protocol Address(IP) are the addresses that uniquely define a device and a connection in a network. The main difference between… Continue reading Explained: What is ‘mac-binding’, the condition specified for using the Internet in J&K

Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport free

News:Luxembourg has announced to make all forms of public transport free starting March 2020. Facts: About: The decision was taken to reduce the traffic congestion and in turn reduce Emissions. Under this,all forms of Public transport will be free which will be funded by the taxpayers.This will help low earners save money and burden is… Continue reading Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport free

Central Government rolls out LLP settlement scheme

News:The Centre has introduced a new scheme named LLP Settlement Scheme 2020. Facts: About the Scheme: It aims to help non-compliant Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) firms turn compliant and enable ease of doing business for such entities. Under the Scheme,the Government provides a one-time relaxation in additional fee to the defaulting LLPs by allowing filing of… Continue reading Central Government rolls out LLP settlement scheme

Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers

News: According to a study by scientists at the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), black carbon concentrations near the Gangotri glacier rose 400 times in summer due to forest fires and stubble burning from agricultural waste, and triggered glacial melt Facts: Black Carbon Black carbon results from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and… Continue reading Black carbon levels spike at Himalayan glaciers

Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website

News: Ministry of Tourism launched multilingual Incredible India website. It aims to showcase India as a popular tourist destination worldwide Facts: Incredible India  It is the name of the international tourism campaign maintained by the Ministry of Tourism, since 2002, to promote various tourism destinations and products, including cultural heritage of India. The ‘Incredible India… Continue reading Union Tourism Minister launches multilingual Incredible India website

Janaushadhi Diwas

News:Janaushadhi week is being celebrated across the country from 1st March to 7th March 2020.On this occasion various activities like health checkup Camp, Jan Aushadhi Paricharcha, Jan Aushadhi ka sath are being undertaken. Facts: About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana(PMBJP): Launched in 2008 by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers. Aim:To bring… Continue reading Janaushadhi Diwas

Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

News:Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) along with World Resources Institute (WRI) has launched Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) to facilitate a database on energy efficiency. Facts: About UDIT: Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT) is a user-friendly platform that explains the energy efficiency landscape of India across industry, appliances, building, transport, municipal and agriculture sectors.  It will also showcase… Continue reading Urja Dakshata Information Tool(UDIT)

Global Coalition for Biodiversity

News:European Commission has launched the Global Coalition for Biodiversity on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. Facts: About the Coalition: The Coalition is a campaign for raising awareness about biodiversity loss. It calls on world zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and natural history museums to join the coalition to raise awareness about the nature crisis ahead… Continue reading Global Coalition for Biodiversity

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