News:Recently,twenty countries including France, Britain and India has signed an agreement at the UN to stop the spread of fake news online. Facts: The agreement was initiated by the Reporters Without Borders(RSF), a press freedom watchdog. The signatory countries committed to promoting independently reported, diverse and reliable information. The agreement also underlined the responsibility of… Continue reading Fake News
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Exercise KAZIND – 2019
News:The Joint Military Exercise KAZIND-2019 between India and Kazakhstan will be conducted at Pithoragarh,Uttarakhand. Facts: About the exercise: Exercise KAZIND-2019 is the fourth edition of an annual event which is conducted alternatively in Kazakhstan and India. The aim of this exercise is to conduct company level joint training with emphasis on counter terrorism operations in… Continue reading Exercise KAZIND – 2019
Bharat-22 ETF
News: Government has decided to launch the fourth tranche of Bharat-22 Exchange traded fund(ETF) on October 3,2019. Facts: What are Exchange traded fund(ETF)? Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) are index funds that are listed and traded on stock exchanges just like regular shares. They are a basket of stocks with assigned weights that reflect the composition… Continue reading Bharat-22 ETF
G-4 for UNSC reform, enhanced role of developing countries
News:The foreign ministers of G-4 grouping held a meeting on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA). Facts: About G-4: The G4 nations comprises of Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan. These four countries support each other’s bids for permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. Unlike the G7, where… Continue reading G-4 for UNSC reform, enhanced role of developing countries
Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC)
News:The sub-committee of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) has met to discuss measures to promote interest and competition in stressed asset markets. Facts: About FSDC: The Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC) was set up by the Government as the apex level forum in December 2010.It is not a statutory body. The objective of… Continue reading Financial Stability and Development Council(FSDC)
YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme
News:Andhra Pradesh Government is set to launch a scheme for farmers called as YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme. Facts: About the scheme: The scheme aims to provide monetary support to farmers which will also include landless and tenant farmers. Under the scheme,each farmer holding up to five acres will be given financial assistance of Rs 13,500.… Continue reading YSR Rythu Bharosa scheme
First Indigenous Fuel Cell System
News:President of India has unveiled the first Indigenous High Temperature Fuel Cell System on the occasion of CSIR Foundation Day. Facts: About the Indigenous fuel system: The system has been developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR) in partnership with Indian industries. It has been developed under India’s flagship program named New Millennium… Continue reading First Indigenous Fuel Cell System
‘Tikki Mausi’ mascot
News:Government of Odisha in collaboration with United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund(UNICEF) has unveiled a mascot named ‘Tikki Mausi’. Facts: About the mascot: The mascot- ‘Tikki Mausi’ aims to change the behaviour of common people and make them aware about child and women’s nutrition and development in every household. The mascot has been named as… Continue reading ‘Tikki Mausi’ mascot
Project NETRA
News:The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has initiated the ‘Project NETRA. Facts: About Project NETRA: NETRA stands for Network for Space Object Tracking and Analysis. It is an early warning system in space to detect space debris and to safeguard India’s functional satellites in low-earth orbits. Under NETRA,ISRO plans to put up many observational facilities… Continue reading Project NETRA
ICGS Varaha
News:ICGS Varaha was commissioned by Defence Minister at the Chennai port. Facts: About ICGS Varaha: The ICGS Varaha is the fourth in the series of seven 98-meter Offshore Patrol Vessels(OPV) of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). The ship has been designed and built indigenously by Larsen & Toubro (L&T) at its Kattupalli ship building yard… Continue reading ICGS Varaha
