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Why in News A smog tower is being planned for the National Capital Region (NCR)-Delhi to create a clean air zone in the region. The smog tower is...
26 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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The Assam Roofed Turtle (Pangshura sylhetensis) is a small freshwater turtle. Habitat: Primarily in running waters in the hills of northeastern...
26 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News The Sumatran rhinoceros has become extinct in Malaysia, after the death of the last rhino in the country. Sumatran Rhino Its...
25 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News The world’s longest tunnel (8.8km) above 10,000 feet -Rohtang Tunnel is under construction to connect villages in Lahaul-Spiti...
25 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management
The Railway Board Chairman has inaugurated the Indian Railways Institute of Financial Management (IRIFM) at Moula Ali in Hyderabad. The Institute...
25 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News According to a study recently published in the journal Scientific Reports, the living root bridges (found in Meghalaya) can be...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News SAMEER App is one of the air pollution mitigation measures which provides hourly updates on the National Air Quality Index (AQI). The...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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The Government is planning to assign its different Ministries with the task of spreading awareness about Fundamental duties among people. The idea...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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FSSAI Notice For Irresponsible Advertising
The food regulator of India, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has issued a show cause notice on McDonald’s for belittling...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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India is currently playing its first pink-ball, day-night Test match against Bangladesh at Eden Gardens (Kolkata). The match started on November 22,...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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The winter-grade diesel was launched to address the problem of loss of fuel during extreme winter conditions. Motorists in high-altitude areas of...
23 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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The term ‘Green Steel’ refers to a steelmaking process that lowers greenhouse gas emissions, cuts costs and improves the quality of...
22 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Central Road and Infrastructure Fund
Why in News The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways informed about the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund in Lok Sabha during the...
22 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News The extensive use of tear gas by the police in Hong Kong's protests and the lack of government-led cleansing and decontamination...
22 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News The United States of America has approved the sale of thirteen MK-45 naval guns and related equipment to India. The MK-45 (MOD 4)...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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The World Fisheries Day is observed on the 21st November every year. On 21st November 1997, the working fishermen and women representing World...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News According to Amnesty International, the protests over rising fuel prices and a subsequent government crackdown have cost many people...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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National Institute for Sowa Rigpa
Why in News The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of National Institute of Sowa-Rigpa (NISR) at Leh, Union Territory of Ladakh. It will be an...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Monitoring Aerosol Optical Depth
The imager payload onboard ISRO’s weather satellites INSAT-3D & 3DR, is being used to monitor Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD). AOD is an...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
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Why in News Recently, the Minister of State for Civil Aviation has announced that UDAN 4.0 will be launched. UDAN 4.0 seeks to offer priority...
21 Nov 2019 Quick Facts For Prelims
