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                                     Facts in News ISRF Programme Recently Some scholars from six countries have been awarded a fellowship to conduct research in science and technology in Indian institutes and universities. These scholars have been selected for India Science and […]

                                  Facts in News Delimitation Commission           It is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. Its members are a serving or retired Supreme Court judge, […]

Facts in News Enchanting Ladakh It is the annual handloom and handicraft expo, held at Dilli Haat. It is organised by the UT’s Department of Industries and Commerce to promote handicrafts of the region. It has a wide variety of products that showcase the work of over 70 artisans from different parts of Ladakh. Their […]

                                Facts In News Better Than Cash Alliance Based at the United Nations (UN), it is a partnership of governments, companies, and international organisations that accelerates the transition from cash to responsible digital payments to help achieve the Sustainable Development […]

                           Facts in News Jim Corbett National Park Location: Nainital, Uttarakhand. Spans over an extent of 520 square km. The whole area comprises hills, marshy depressions, riverine belts, grasslands and a large lake. Rivers: Ramganga, Kosi & Sonanadi. Established in 1936 as Hailey […]

                                     Facts in News Maritime India Summit 2021 It is the flagship initiative of the Ministry of State for Ports, Shipping and Waterways. The 3-day event (2nd-4th March) comprises a Summit and Exhibition. Aims: Visualise a roadmap for […]

In News Recently, the Central Government opposed petitions for same-sex marriage (Homosexuality) and termed it against the Indian Cultural Ethos. Key Points Background The petitioners are demanding marriage rights for the gay community under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 and Special Marriage Act, 1954. Centre’s Response: Same sex couple cannot claim fundamental right for their […]

In News Recently, the Prime Minister of India has inaugurated the India Toy Fair 2021 in New Delhi, where he stressed the need for innovation and novelty in toys. He called upon Channapatna (Karnataka) toymakers to explore the possibility of e-marketing their traditional wears across the country and the world. About Channapatna and its Toys […]

                               Facts in News Pasteurella multocida Recently, 7 elephants in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Odisha have died of haemorrhagic septicaemia caused by bacteria Pasteurella multocida. Pasteurella multocida is a Gram-negative, nonmotile, penicillin-sensitive coccobacillus of the family Pasteurellaceae. Gram-negative are the bacteria that […]