Data for Disaster Risk Reduction – UPSC GS3
Background India is one of most disaster-prone countries in the world. Numerous disasters faced by the country has resulted in […]
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Air Pollution: WHO Report 2018
Facts: 14 Indian cities have figured in list of world’s 20 most polluted cities in terms of particulate matter PM2.5
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Draft Telecom policy : National Digital Communications Policy, 2018
The policy seeks to unlock transformative power of digital communications networks to achieve the goal of digital empowerment and well-being
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Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)
IBM was set up by Central Government in March, 1948 under Ministry of Works, Mines and Power (now Ministry of
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Noctiluca algae
Noctiluca algae is a parasite and occurs in patches or blooms in northern Arabian Sea. Its bioluminescence characteristic i.e. glow
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Ease of doing business : Ordinance for speedy disposal of commercial disputes
The Union Cabinet has approved promulgation of Ordinance to amend a law for speedy disposal of commercial disputes. This decision
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Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK)
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Minority Affairs The CCEA has approved proposal for renaming and restructuring of Multi-sectoral Development Programme (MsDP)
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Krishonnati Yojana
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Scheme: It is an Umbrella scheme which comprises of 11 Schemes
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Thunderstroms and duststorms
Rainstorms (thunderstroms) and duststorms arise from similar meteorological conditions. They are almost always preceded and caused by spell of intense
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Defence Expenditure – UPSC GS3
According to recently released report of Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), India has emerged as fifth largest military spender