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IIT-M recreates Space Fuel
The researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have recreated space fuel by simulating interstellar conditions in the laboratory. It is a big breakthrough for India in the exploration of cleaner and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel. The discovery ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sikkim to Introduce Universal Basic Income
The ruling party of Sikkim, Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has assured the implementation of the universal basic income in Sikkim by 2022. If things go as per plan, Sikkim would become the first state in the country to implement the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Pranav R Mehta becomes President of the Global Solar Council
Pranav R Mehta, President of the National Solar Energy Federation of India has become the president of the Global Solar Council. He has become the first Indian to head the Global Solar Council. Global Solar Council Global Solar Council is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Kerala High Court makes notice mandatory for strike and Hartals
The High Court of Kerala has set a seven-day notice period for political parties and individuals to call for hartal and general strike in the State. Why the 7 day notice period? The Kerala High Court has provided the following ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Khelo India Youth Games 2019
Khelo India Youth games 2019 are being held at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. Previously called as Khelo India School Games, it has been now renamed as Khelo India Youth Games. Khelo India Youth games Khelo India Youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
5-Judge Constitution Bench to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case
The Supreme Court has formed a 5-Judge Constitution Bench to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case. The bench would be headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprise of justices SA Bobde, NV Ramana, UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Citizenship Amendment Bill passed in Lok Sabha
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in Lok Sabha. The protests have erupted in Assam against the passage of the bill. The people of Assam fear that the amendment bill undermines the Assam Accord of 1985. Citizenship (Amendment) Bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Lok Sabha passed 124th constitutional amendment bill to provide reservations to the economically weaker sections
The Lok Sabha has passed the 124th constitutional amendment bill to provide reservations to the economically weaker sections. The central government is planning to introduce a ten per cent reservation for those belonging to economically weaker sections of society. Features of ..