News:The third Scorpene submarine, INS Karanj will be delivered to the Indian Navy by December 2020. Facts: About INS Karanj: INS Karanj is a part of Project-75I.It is the third submarine of the first batch of six Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. The submarine has been designed by French naval defence and energy group… Continue reading Navy to get third Scorpene submarine- INS Karanj
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the introduction of the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Facts: Indian Institutes of Information Technology Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2020 It amends the Indian Institutes of Information Technology Act of 2014 and Indian Institutes of Information Technology (Public-Private Partnership) Act, 2017 Features: Grants statutory status to… Continue reading Cabinet approves to give the status of Institution of National Importance to 5 IIITs
Cabinet clears major port in Maharashtra
News:Union Cabinet has given its approval for setting up a Major Port at Vadhavan near Dahanu in Maharashtra. Facts: About Vadhavan Port: The Vadhavan port will be the 13th major port in the country.It will be developed on a landlord based model. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be formed with Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust(JNPT)… Continue reading Cabinet clears major port in Maharashtra
Ujh Multipurpose Project
News:Union Minister has chaired a meeting to fast-track the implementation of Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project,Jammu & Kashmir. Facts: About Ujh Multipurpose(National) Project: The project is planned to be constructed in Kathua District of Jammu & Kashmir on the River Ujh, a major tributary of the Ravi river. The project will enhance the utilization of waters of… Continue reading Ujh Multipurpose Project
Navy conducts coastal security exercise ‘Matla Abhiyaan’
News: The Indian Navy carried out a five-day coastal security exercise, “Matla Abhiyaan” along the riverine border with Bangladesh Facts: The exercise is named after Matla River. It aims to interact with coastal communities to spread awareness on coastal security. It also seeks to understand the navigational complexities in the Sunderban deltaic waters. Additional Information:… Continue reading Navy conducts coastal security exercise ‘Matla Abhiyaan’
Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the amendments in the National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019 Facts: The Bill seeks to repeal the Homoeopathy Central Council Act, 1973 Key features of the bill: Sets up the National Commission for Homoeopathy (NCH) which will frame policies for regulating medical institutions and homoeopathic medical professionals. Sets up… Continue reading Govt gives nod to amendments in National Commission for Homoeopathy Bill, 2019
Gatka Martial Art
News:Recently,the Punjab’s martial arts form,Gatka was performed by the Sikh community on the occasion of Republic Day. Facts: About Gatka Martial Art: Gatka is a traditional martial art form associated with the Sikh gurus.It imbibes sword and sticks fighting skills and self-control. It is believed to have originated when the 6th Sikh Guru Hargobind adopted… Continue reading Gatka Martial Art
“Data on Police Organizations”
News: Union Home Minister has realized “Data on Police Organizations as on 1.1.2019” published by the Bureau of Police Research and Development. Facts: Key takeaways: Total Actual Police Force (Civil + DAR+ Spl. Armed): 20, 67,270 Vacancy: 5,28,165 The percentage increase of Women Police over the Addiprevious year: 9.52% Actual Population per Police person (PPP):… Continue reading “Data on Police Organizations”
NCRB launches two Police related Citizen centric services
News:National Crime Record Bureau(NCRB) has launched two Police related Citizen centric services namely Missing Person Search and Generate Vehicle NOC on Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System(CCTNS) platform. Read Also :-“Data on Police Organizations” Facts: About the Citizen Centric Services: Missing Person Search:It allows Citizens to search for their missing kin against the national database… Continue reading NCRB launches two Police related Citizen centric services
Bharat Parv 2020
News:Bharat Parv,2020 will be celebrated from 26th to 31st January,2020. Facts: About Bharat Parv: Bharat Parv aims to generate a patriotic fervour, promote the rich cultural diversity of the country and to popularize the idea of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat. It is organized by the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with other central Ministries. Central… Continue reading Bharat Parv 2020
