Relief Package : Corona: Union Finance Minister announced a slew of measures to provide relief to diverse sectors affected by the 2nd wave of COVID-19 pandemic. She announced a relief package of Rs 6,28,993 crore to support Indian economy in fight against COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 17 measures amounting to Rs. 6,28,993 crore were […]
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Agni-P (Prime) Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile
Agni-P (Prime): A new-generation nuclear-capable ballistic missile, Agni-P (Prime) was successfully test-fired by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) from the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam island, Balasore, off the coast of Odisha. The ‘Agni Prime’ is the advanced version of the ‘Agni-1’ missile. The ‘Agni Prime’ is a short-range ballistic missile that will have […]
Rock Phosphate in DAP And NPK Fertilisers.
Rock Phosphate, The Key Raw Material Of DAP And NPK Fertilisers.: In order to improve the availability of phosphatic fertilisers (DAP and NPK) and to reduce the dependence on imports, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers chaired a meeting. Government ready with Action Plan to make India Aatmanirbhar in Rock Phosphate, the key raw […]
PV Narasimha Rao 100th Birth Anniversary
PV Narasimha Rao: The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to former Prime Minister, Shri PV Narasimha Rao Ji on his 100th birth anniversary. Pamulaparthi Venkata Narasimha Rao (1921 –2004) was a politician who served as the 9th Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996. He also became the Chief minister of […]
Attorney General term extended
Attorney General:: The central government has extended the term of K.K. Venugopal as Attorney General (AG) for one more year. This is the second time the Centre has extended his tenure. Venugopal received his first extension of term in 2020. Venugopal was appointed the 15th AG of India in 2017. He succeeded Mukul Rohatgi who […]
National Statistics Day 2021
National Statistics Day: Every year, the Statistics Day is celebrated on 29th June, the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, to recognise his invaluable contribution in establishing the National Statistical System. Aim: To popularise the use of statistics in everyday life and sensitise the public as to how statistics help in shaping and framing […]
The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949
The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949: The Gujarat Prohibition Act, 1949 is being challenged before the Gujarat High Court, more than seven decades after it came into effect as the Bombay Prohibition Act. The state government says that it is “committed to the ideals and principles of Mahatma Gandhi and firmly intends to eradicate the menace […]
India Smart Cities Awards 2020
India Smart Cities Awards 2020: The Union ministry of housing and urban affairs has released the list of India smart cities awards (ISCA) 2020. Uttar Pradesh emerged on the top among all states, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Indore (Madhya Pradesh) and Surat (Gujarat) won the award jointly for their overall development. Ahmedabad […]
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: Indian Prime Minister paid homage to Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay on his Jayanti on 27th June. He was one of the greatest novelists and poets of India. He was born on 27th June 1838 in the village of Kanthapura in the town of North 24 Parganas, Naihati, present day West Bengal. He […]
International MSMEs Day
International MSMEs Day: Every year, Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) Day is celebrated on 27th June to recognise the contribution of these industries in the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations (UN) designated 27th June as Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Day through a resolution passed in the UN General […]