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IISc Bengaluru – G20 Science Working Group’s Secretariat

December 29, 2022

The Bengaluru-based Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has been chosen as the secretariat for Science 20 (S20) – the science working group of the G20 summit. About the S20 2023 The Science 20 (S20) 2023 will work towards resolving common ..

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Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)

December 28, 2022

A tripartite agreement was signed by the Indian Government, Manipur Government and an insurgent group called Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF). What is Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF)? The Zeliangrong United Front is an insurgent group that was established in 2011. This ..

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National Archives of India – Update (December, 2022)

December 28, 2022

The Director-General of National Achieves of India has recently stated that the agency does not have records of 1962, 1965, and 1971 wars or even the Green Revolution. This is seen by historians as a ploy of successive governments to ..

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The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022

December 28, 2022

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has passed The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022 recently. What is The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022? The Bengaluru Metropolitan Land Transport Authority (BMLTA) Bill, 2022 is applicable to the ..

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Power Ministry and DRDO Sign MoU for Early Warning System

December 27, 2022

The Union Ministry of Power and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to set up early warning systems for vulnerable hydro projects or power stations in the hilly regions. What is ..

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Cold Waves in North India

December 26, 2022

Several parts of North India are experiencing severe cold waves. What is a cold wave? The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) defines a cold wave in the plains of north India as a fall in the minimum temperature to 4.5°C with ..

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AVGC Task Force’s Recommendations

December 26, 2022

The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic (AVGC) Task Force has provided recommendations for the growth and promotion of the AVGC sector. About the AVGC Task Force The AVGC Task Force was set up under the chairmanship of the Secretary ..

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States with Encroached Centrally Protected Monuments

December 26, 2022

Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of centrally protected monuments that have been illegally encroached. Which states have the highest number of centrally protected monuments that have been encroached on? According to the Central Government, a total of 356 centrally ..

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Delhi “Real-time Source Apportionment Project”

December 24, 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal reviewed the progress of the real-time source apportionment project. What is Real-time Source Apportionment Project? The real-time source apportionment project is being implemented by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur, IIT-Delhi and ..

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Lion@47: Vision for Amrutkal : New Plan for Conservation of Asiatic Lions

December 23, 2022

The central government has unveiled a plan for the conservation of Asiatic lions in Gir, a region in Gujarat. Titled “Lion@47: Vision for Amrutkal,” the plan is part of Project Lion and aims to secure and restore habitats to manage ..

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