News:The National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences(NIMHANS) has compiled a one-stop source online mental health care directory called RAAH app. Facts: About RAAH: RAAH is a mobile application that can be downloaded on Android and iOS platforms. It provides free information to the public on mental health care professionals and mental healthcare centres. Mental… Continue reading RAAH: A one-stop source of data on mental health centres, professionals
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Explained: Why SBI expects India’s Q2 GDP to grow by just 4.2%
News:According to State Bank of India Ecowrap report,India’s GDP growth will slow down further in the second quarter(July to August),2019 to 4.2%. Facts: Highlights of the report: The report has forecasted GDP growth rate at 5 percent for FY 2019-20 from the earlier projection of 6.1 percent. The slowdown in growth will be due to… Continue reading Explained: Why SBI expects India’s Q2 GDP to grow by just 4.2%
C-295 transport plane clears cost negotiations
News:The Defence Ministry has concluded cost negotiations with Tata and Airbus for the purchase of Airbus C-295 transport aircraft as part of the Avro replacement programme of the Indian Air Force(IAF). Facts: About C-295: The Airbus C295 is a new generation tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment.It is manufactured by the Airbus Defence… Continue reading C-295 transport plane clears cost negotiations
Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) meets the Kung Fu Nuns
News:Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) has congratulated Kung Fu Nuns of the Drukpa Order on receiving the Asia Society’s prestigious Game Changer Award. Facts: About Kung Fu Nuns: Kung Fu Nuns are a community of nuns who belong to the Drukpa Lineage,a 1000-year-old Buddhist tradition that began in the Himalayas. The nuns… Continue reading Union Minister of State for Tourism and Culture(IC) meets the Kung Fu Nuns
India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
News: India will host the 19th council of heads of government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Facts: About Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation It was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The Secretariat of SCO is based… Continue reading India to Host Shanghai Summit’s Heads of Government Council Meet In 2020
HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
News: ‘TIGER TRIUMPH’ is scheduled on the Eastern seaboard from 13 to 21 Nov 19. Facts: About Tiger Triumph It is the first India US joint Tri services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise. The tri service drill is being organised under the aegis of the headquarters of the Integrated Defence Staff. The Exercise… Continue reading HADR Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH to Commence at Visakhapatnam
Suranga Bawadi on World Monument Watch list
News:Suranga Bawadi has been included in the World Monument Watch list for 2020 along with 24 other monuments from across the world. Facts: About Suranga Bawadi: Suranga Bawadi is an integral part of the ancient Karez system of supplying water through subterranean tunnels built during the Adil Shahi era in Vijayapura,Karnataka. The magnificent underground system… Continue reading Suranga Bawadi on World Monument Watch list
Fall Armyworm controlled in Odisha
News:Odisha have succeeded in thwarting an attack by the Fall Armyworm (FAW) on maize crop due to proper precaution and timely management by the state agriculture department and awareness among farmers. Facts: About Fall Armyworm: The Fall Armyworm(FAW) or Spodoptera frugiperda is an invasive agricultural pest.It was first reported in West Africa in 2016. FAW… Continue reading Fall Armyworm controlled in Odisha
Explained: Who are the travellers quoted in Ayodhya judgment?
News:In the Ayodhya judgment, the Supreme Court has relied in part on centuries-old travelogues, gazetteers and books to provide an account of the faith and belief that the Hindus placed in the Janmasthan. Facts: About the travellers quoted by Supreme Court: Joseph Tieffenthaler(1710-1785): Tieffenthaler was an 18th-century missionary who travelled to India from Italy for… Continue reading Explained: Who are the travellers quoted in Ayodhya judgment?
Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
News:Bolivia’s President has called for a new election after the Organization of American States(OAS) which monitored the elections found clear manipulation and called for the result to be annulled. Facts: About Organization of American States(OAS): The Organization of American States(OAS) is the world’s oldest regional organization which came into being in 1948.It is headquartered at… Continue reading Bolivia to call fresh election after Organization of American States(OAS) audit
