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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?

Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report to President

News: The Fifteenth Finance Commission (FFC) has submitted its first report to President Ram Nath Kovind Facts: About Finance Commission The Finance Commission is a constitutional body constituted by the President under Article 280 of the India Constitution. The Commission is appointed every five years. Composition: The Finance Commission has a chairman and four members… Continue reading Fifteenth Finance Commission submits report to President

‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme

News: Ministry of Tribal Affairs has informed Rajya Sabha about ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme Facts: GOAL (Going Online as Leaders) It is a digitally-enabled mentorship initiative of Facebook. The initiative connects underprivileged young women from tribal areas with senior expert mentors in the areas of business, fashion and arts to learn digital and life… Continue reading ‘Going Online as Leaders’ Programme

Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system

News:Prime Minister has launched the Fit India School grading system in schools across the country. Facts: About Fit India School grading system: The Fit India School rankings have been divided into three categories namely The Fit India Schools which is the first level of ranking, Fit India School (3 star) and Fit India School (5… Continue reading Prime minister launches Fit India School grading system

20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland

News:The 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival has started in the state of Nagaland. Facts: About Hornbill festival: The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year in Nagaland.The festival is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’. The festival is organized by the Nagaland State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments. The festival aims to encourage… Continue reading 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival begins in Nagaland

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