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                           Facts in News Bar-Headed Goose Scientific Name-Anser Indicus. IUCN Status: Least Concerned This pale grey bird is distinct from other geese in its genus because of the black bars on its head. Habitat: They are found in central China and Mongolia and […]

Mahatma Jyotiba Phule

In News April 11 every year is celebrated as Jyotiba Phule Jayanti. About Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Jyotirao Govindrao Phule was an Indian writer, social activist, thinker and anti-caste social reformer from Maharashtra. Personal Life He was born in the Satara district of Maharashtra in 1827. His father, Govindrao was a vegetable vendor at Poona. Jyotirao’s […]

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                                Facts in News NASA’s Mars Odyssey The spacecraft was launched 20 years ago on 7th April 2001. Currently, it is the oldest spacecraft still working at the Red Planet. The orbiter takes its name from Arthur C. Clarke’s classic […]

SC Allows Rohingyas’ Deportation

In News The Supreme Court refused to grant relief in a petition challenging the detention of Rohingyas in Jammu and their deportation to Myanmar without following law. Centre assured court that law will be scrupulously followed in deporting Rohingya migrants. Background A plea was filed in the court to “release the detained Rohingya refugees immediately […]

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                                       Facts in News Robot Sophia It is the world’s first humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, a Hong Kong based company. Sophia was unveiled in 2016, and was later made the first humanoid citizen of Saudi […]

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                            Facts in News E9 Initiative It is the consultation meeting of Education Ministers of E9 countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan). It is the first of a three-phased process to co-create an initiative on digital learning […]

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                             Facts in News INS Viraat The second Centaur-Class aircraft carrier initially served the Royal British Navy as HMS Hermes in 1959 and was later sold to India in the 1980s. It holds the world record for being the longest-serving warship of […]

Dust and Indian Monsoon

In News Recently, a study has shown details on how dust coming from the deserts in the West, Central and East Asia plays an important role in the Indian Summer Monsoon. Key Highlights of the Study Dust Dusts are solid particles, ranging in size from below 1 µm up to at least 100 µm, which […]

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                                       Facts in News International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21st March) Adopted on 26th October 1966, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21st March as this International Day to be commemorated annually. History: In […]

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                               Facts in News World Cities Cultural Forum (WCCF) It is organised by the BOP Consultancy, which is an international consultancy specialising in culture and the creative economy. Comprises 40 world cities including London, Tokyo and New York, all of which […]

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