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Indian Scientists develops New Biodegradable Polymer

A team of Indian scientists have developed a non-toxic, environmentally friendly, biodegradable polymer using guar gum and chitosan. Key Facts Guar gum and Chitosan are polysaccharides that are extracted from guar beans and shells of crab & shrimps. Fabricated guar ..

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Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme

Ministry of Textiles has approved the continuation of Comprehensive Handicrafts Cluster Development Scheme (CHCDS) on October 5, 2021. Key facts CHCDS scheme was approved with a total outlay of Rs 160 crore. Scheme will continue up to March 2026 now. ..

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Ministry of Tourism organising conference on Buddhist Crcuit

The Ministry of Tourism is organising a “Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference from October 4 to October 8, 2021 in a bid to tap the potential of the Buddhist tourism. About FAM Tour The FAM tour will comprise ..

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5th edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise

The Indian Navy and The Japan maritime Self-Defence Force is scheduled to start the Fifth edition of India – Japan Maritime Bilateral Exercise called in the Arabian Sea from October 6, 2021. Key Facts Last edition of the JIMEX exercise ..

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Health Minister releases ‘The State of the World’s Children 2021’

Union Health Minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, released a report titled “The State of the World’s Children 2021: On My Mind: promoting, protecting and caring for children’s mental health” on October 5, 2021 in New Delhi. The state of World’s Children 2021 ..

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Changes proposed in Forest Conservation Act

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has proposed an amendment to the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980, in a bid to liberalise the forest laws. Status of the amendments Ministry has sent the proposed amendments to all the state ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: October 6, 2021

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for October 6, 2021 INDIA – PM hands over keys to 75,000 beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban (PMAY-U) in UP – PM inaugurates ‘Azadi@75 -New Urban India: Transforming Urban Landscape’ ..

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What is the Pandora papers leak case?

Pandora Papers have come to spotlight after millions of documents related to hidden world of offshore wealth got leaked to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalism (ICIJ). About Pandora Papers These are the 11.9 million leaked papers from 14 companies, ..

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