Category: Factly: Polity and Nation

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Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi

News: The Seventh Economic Census was launched in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. Facts: About Economic Census Economic Census is a complete count of all economic establishments located within the geographical boundary of India.  It is conducted every five years by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The first Economic census was… Continue reading Economic Census Flagged off in Delhi

Avartansheel Kheti changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming

News:Recently,several farmers across the country have started adopting pioneering method of sustainable farming called Avartansheel Kheti. Facts: About Avartansheel Kheti:  Avartansheel Kheti is based on the philosophy of A Nagraj who was a proponent of harmonious coexistence. The Avartansheel Kheti which is translated as Periodic proportionate farming involves dividing the land into zones for cereal… Continue reading Avartansheel Kheti changing lives with periodic, proportionate farming

2.95 crore released for ‘Gandhi Encyclopedia’ for promotion of appropriate Gandhian philosophy

News: Ministry of Culture has approved a project for the development of Gandhi Paedia by National Council of Science Museums Facts: About Gandhi Paedia: It seeks to promote appropriate Gandhian philosophy and thoughts through social media platforms. About the National Council of Science Museums (NCM):  It is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture.… Continue reading 2.95 crore released for ‘Gandhi Encyclopedia’ for promotion of appropriate Gandhian philosophy

Odisha awarded ‘World Habitat Award’ for Jaga Mission

News:Odisha has won the ‘World Habitat Award’, global recognition for its ambitious initiative called Jaga Mission. Facts: About Jaga Mission: Odisha Liveable Habitat Mission “JAGA” is a society under Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha.It is headed by the Chief Secretary,Odisha. The mission aims at transforming the slums into livable habitat with all… Continue reading Odisha awarded ‘World Habitat Award’ for Jaga Mission

Explained: What was the Nehru-Liaquat Agreement of 1950,referred to in the CAB debate?

News:Recently,the Home minister has referred to the Nehru-Liaquat Pact during the debate on the Citizenship Amendment Bill(CAB),2019. Facts: About Nehru-Liaquat Pact: The Nehru-Liaquat Pact also known as the Delhi Pact, was a bilateral agreement signed between India and Pakistan in 1950. The pact was signed in order to provide a framework for the treatment of… Continue reading Explained: What was the Nehru-Liaquat Agreement of 1950,referred to in the CAB debate?

India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable

News: India Skills Report 2019-20 has been released Facts: India Skills Report is a joint initiative of Wheebox (a global talent-assessment company), Taggd by PeopleStrong and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in collaboration with UNDP, AICTE, and AIU. Key takeaways: About 46.21% of students were found employable in 2019. The most employable candidates as per… Continue reading India Skills Report finds 46.21% of students employable

Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019

News: Parliament passed the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 which seeks to amend the Arms Act, 1959. Facts: Key provisions of Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019 License for acquiring firearms: The Bill reduces the number of permitted firearms from three to one. It also increases the duration of the validity of a firearm license from three years… Continue reading Parliament passes the Arms (Amendment) Bill, 2019

Santhali used for the first time in Rajya Sabha

News:Recently, Santhali language has been spoken for the first time in the Rajya Sabha. Facts: About Santhali Language: Santhali is the language from the North Mundari group of the Austro asiatic Munda family. Santhali is written in Ol Chiki script which was created by Pt. Raghunath Murmu in 1925. The language is primarily spoken in… Continue reading Santhali used for the first time in Rajya Sabha

Explained: What is Blue Water Force?

News:Recently,Indian Defence minister has said that the Indian Navy is the Formidable Blue Water Force. Facts: Classification of Navy:The Navies are classified in terms of the following colours: A navy whose operations are restricted close to the shore where the water is muddy, is called a Brown Water Force.  A navy that can go farther… Continue reading Explained: What is Blue Water Force?

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