KVIC opened first silk processing plant in Gujarat to boost production of signature Patola Saree News: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) opened the first Silk Processing Plant for Patola sarees at Surendranagar in Gujarat. Facts: About Patola Sarees ‘Patan Patola’ is a double-sided saree from Patan, Gujarat. They are made using vegetable dyes. The… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 4th, 2020
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2020
RBI launches mobile app MANI News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched a mobile app called MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) Facts: About MANI’ (Mobile Aided Note Identifier) It seeks to aid visually impaired persons in identifying denomination of currency notes. It can scan currency notes using the camera of the mobile phone… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 3rd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
PM Modi says ISRO is planning to launch satellite Aditya to study Sun News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that ISRO is planning to launch a satellite called Aditya L1 to study the sun. Facts: About Aditya L1 It will be India’s first satellite to study the sun. It is scheduled to be launched… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 2nd, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 1st, 2020
Finance Minister unveils ₹102 lakh crore national infrastructure plan News:Finance Minister has released a report of task force on National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) 2019-2025. Facts: About National Infrastructure on Pipeline(NIP) Task force: The Central Government had constituted a task force to draw up a National Infrastructure Pipeline(NIP) from 2019-20 to 2024-25. The Task Force has… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 1st, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 31st, 2019
India State of Forest Report 2019 News:Government has released the India State of Forest Report 2019. Facts: About the India State of Forest Report: The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India(FSI). The report is a biennial exercise.It assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 31st, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 30th, 2019
Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution News:The Constitution particularly its Preamble, has frequently been at the centre of the ongoing debate over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Preamble: The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. It serves two purposes namely… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 30th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 29th, 2019
Explained:About the Preamble of the Indian Constitution News:The Constitution particularly its Preamble, has frequently been at the centre of the ongoing debate over the Citizenship Amendment Act. Facts: About Preamble: The term ‘preamble’ refers to the introduction or preface to the Constitution.It contains the summary or essence of the Constitution. It serves two purposes namely… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 29th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 28th, 2019
More than 1 cr houses sanctioned under PM Awas Yojana (Urban) News: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has informed that one crore houses have already been sanctioned under PM Awas Yojana (Urban). Facts: Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) Mission was launched in 2015. It aims to provide housing for all in urban areas by… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 28th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 27th, 2019
Periyar: Why the iconoclast social reformer matters in Tamil Nadu News:Recently,a political party in Tamil Nadu has posted a tweet on 46th death anniversary of Periyar which has triggered a firestorm of protests in the state. Facts: About E V Ramasamy Periyar: E V Ramasamy Periyar was born in 1879.He was an Indian social activist… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 27th, 2019
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 26th, 2019
Massive locust invasion threatens Gujarat farmers News:The migratory insect locust has spread to the Northern parts of Gujarat, causing significant damage to agriculture. Facts: About Locust: Locusts are certain species of short-horned grasshoppers that have a swarming phase.They belong to the family Acrididae. Swarming refers to a collective behaviour in which locusts aggregate together just… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – December 26th, 2019
