News:Greece has reinforced its sea and land borders to stop migrants crossing over from Turkey to reach Greek Island of Lesbos. Facts: About Greek Island of Lesbos: Lesbos is a Greek island located in the northeastern Aegean Sea.It is the third largest island in Greece. It is separated from Turkey by the narrow Mytilini Strait.The… Continue reading Greek Island of Lesbos
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White-throated laughingthrush
News:Around 50 white-throated laughingthrush birds have died mysteriously in the forests of Pithoragarh district in Uttarakhand. Facts: About: The white-throated laughingthrush (Proterorhinus albogularis) is a species of passerine bird in the family Leiothrichidae. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is found mainly in the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent,… Continue reading White-throated laughingthrush
Land Ports Authority of India
News:Union Minister of State for Home Affairs has addressed the 4th Foundation Day of the Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI). Facts: About LPAI: The Land Ports Authority of India(LPAI) is a statutory body established under the Land Ports Authority of India Act,2010. It functions under the administrative control of the Department of Border Management, Ministry… Continue reading Land Ports Authority of India
Zero Discrimination Day
News: Every year Zero Discrimination Day is observed on 1st March Facts: It is observed by the United Nations AIDS Programme. Was first observed in 2014 after UNAIDS launched its Zero Discrimination Campaign on World AIDS Day in December 2013. 2020 Theme: Zero Discrimination against Women and Girls Additional information: Joint United Nations Programme on… Continue reading Zero Discrimination Day
Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has declared the National Chambal Sanctuary as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ). It has also directed the Madhya Pradesh government to prepare a Zonal Master Plan to provide for conservation and management of the ecology and environment. Facts: National Chambal Sanctuary It is located on the Chambal… Continue reading Centre declares National Chambal Sanctuary in MP as eco-sensitive zone
World Wildlife Day
News: The World Wildlife Day is celebrated every year on 3rd March. Facts: Background: In 2013, the UNGA decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) in 1973. 2020 Theme: “Sustaining all life on Earth”. Additional Information: CITES:… Continue reading World Wildlife Day
India bags USD 40 million defence deal in Armenia
News:India has bagged a $40 million deal to supply 4 indigenously built Swati radars to Armenia. Facts: About Swathi Radar: Swathi is a weapon locating radar developed by DRDO’s Electronics & Radar Development Establishment(LRDE) and manufactured by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL). It is designed to detect and track incoming artillery and rocket fire to determine… Continue reading India bags USD 40 million defence deal in Armenia
Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals
News:Union Minister of Culture has informed Lok Sabha about the various schemes implemented by the Zonal Cultural Centres(ZCCs) to preserve and promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals. Facts: About the Schemes: Guru Shishya Parampara: Launched in 2003-04 with a view to transmit our valued traditions to the coming generations. Under this scheme,disciples… Continue reading Schemes to promote languages, folk dance, Art and culture of tribals
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY)
News:The Government has informed that around 4.39 lakh candidates have been trained during 2018-19 and 2019-20 under Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY). Facts: About DDU-GKY: Launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Rural Development(MoRD) as a part of the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM). Aim:To transform rural poor youth into an economically independent and… Continue reading Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalaya Yojana(DDU-GKY)
U.S, Taliban sign peace deal
News:The US and Taliban have signed a peace deal in Doha, the capital of Qatar. Facts: Key provisions of the deal: Withdrawal of the United States troops from Afghanistan. A commitment by the Taliban to end support for U.S.-deemed terrorist organizations. Maintaining a communications channel between US and Taliban to support implementation of the agreement.… Continue reading U.S, Taliban sign peace deal
