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Sep 10, 2018

Report on Women in Prisons Launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development 

Union Minister for Women & Child Development launched report Women in Prisons. Report throws light on condition of women in prisons & their entitlements; issues faced by them & possible methods for resolution of same.

  • Report contains comprehensive list of…

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Government Schemes/ProjectsWomen & Minority Empowerment

Sep 5, 2018

NIWE Has Installed a Remote Sensing Instrument – LiDAR for Assessment of Offshore Wind Resource 

National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has installed remote sensing instrument- LiDAR for assessment of offshore wind resource at Gulf of Khambat, off Gujarat Coast. IREDA is non-banking financial institution under Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.

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Science & TechnologyEnvironment

Aug 29, 2018

IRCTC Introduces Bagasse Based Food Packaging to Commemorate World Environment Day 2018 

Ministry of Railways PSU IRCTC introduced bagasse based food packaging to commemorate World Environment Day 2018. Details regarding Bagasse based food packing by IRCTC. This initiative comes as a part of the Railways drive to go green as it also aims at boosting the nation՚s suga…

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EnvironmentRailways

Aug 9, 2018

Global Solar Alliance Puts India Firmly in Driver՚s Seat 

India found its rightful place under Prime Minister՚s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance (ISA) , which formally kicked off with 62 member-countries. The alliance started with adoption of the Delhi Solar Agenda seeking.

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International Relations & Organizations

Jul 19, 2018

Indian Cities 149% More Congested Than Asian Counterparts 

Indian cites are 149% more congested than other Asian cities, Uber commissioned BCG report said on Wednesday. Also according to Boston Consulting Group (BCG) survey, up to 89% of people plan to buy new car in next 5 years.

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Economics

Jul 14, 2018

🌟 Summary of Projects & Achievements: 48 Months of Narendra Modi Government (Important) (Part - 2) 

Use of Technology to Boost Transparency - Over ₹ 3,65, 996 crore directly transferredinto the bank account of beneficiaries for 431 schemes in last 4 years, Aadhaar given legislative framework.

  • More than 1 crore income Tax Payees linked their Aadhaar with PAN
  • GEM online platform fo…

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Government Schemes/Projects

Jul 10, 2018

🌟 NIRF India Rankings 2018 for Higher Education Institutions (Important) 

National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is released by MHRD. This framework outlines methodology to rank institutions across the country. Indian Institute of Science (IISC) in Bengaluru became overall best institution in India by HRD Ministry՚s NIRF.

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Education

Jul 7, 2018

List of 24 Fake Universities 

University Grants Commission has released list of 24 “self-styled” & fake varsities across country including 8 in national Capital. Universities are declared as fake & are not entitled to confer any degrees.

  • Following 24 self-styled & unreco…

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Education

Jul 5, 2018

What is NAA? Functions of National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA) 

To keep check on benefits of tax reduction after GST & that should be passed to ultimate beneficiaries, govt. decided to set up National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA) under new indirect tax regime.

NAA is constituted under section 171 of CGST Act, 2017.

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Policies & GovernanceEconomics

Jun 25, 2018

Centre Constitutes Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal 

The Ministry of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation has constituted Mahanadi Water Dispute Tribunal for adjudication of longstanding disputes between Odisha and Chhattisgarh over sharing of Mahanadi river water.

The tri…

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Committees & Govt. Bodies