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What is Boko Haram?
The attack on farm workers in the North Eastern region of Nigeria has left at least 110 dead. The Boko Haram jihadist are blamed for the killing. Around 30 men were beheaded during the attack. The incident is considered as ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Avian Influenza outbreak in Japan
The Avian influenza disease was recently discovered at a poultry farm in Hyuga City of Japan. Around 40,000 chicken in every big farm are being slaughtered and buried. Also, the exports in and around 3 km radius around the infected ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
US Air Quality Index-Highlights
According to the recently released US Air Quality Index, Lahore has once again topped the list of world’s most polluted cities in the world. The report says that the particulate matter rating of Lahore was 423. Lahore was followed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Duare Sarkar: West Bengal New Public Outreach Campaign
‘Duare Sarkar” outreach programme was launched by the Bengal Government. Under the programme, camps are to be organised at local body levels. In cities the camps are to be organised by corporations and at village level it is to be ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Current Affairs – December 1, 2020 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for December 1, 2020 India SCO: 19th Meeting of Council of Heads of Government held On November 30, 2020, M. Venkaiah Naidu chaired the SCO Council of Heads of Government. During the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Thai Mangur: Banned Cat fish of India
Thai Mangur is a catfish that was banned by the National Green Tribunal as it was harming the local ecosystem and the consumers’ health. It is favoured by the cultivators due to its ability to feed on anything and survive ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Bru Tribe- Refugee Crisis, Issues, Conflicts, Resettlement, Protests in Tripura
Parts of Tripura are witnessing violent protest recently due to the proposed resettlement of Bru tribals. Bru or Reang tribe is an indigenous community in the northeast, living in the states of Tripura, Assam and Mizoram. In Tripura, this community ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Orundoi Scheme: Key Facts
The scheme is to be launched by the Assam government in 29 districts across the state. Through this scheme, the government seeks to empower women by transferring a minimum amount of Rs.830 each month directly to the bank accounts of ..