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Prelim Snippets – 16.05.2020
16, May 2020
1.Diamer-Bhasha Dam Why in News? Pakistan has recently signed a contract with a joint venture of a China Power (Chinese state-run firm) and the Frontier…
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Prelim Snippets – 15.05.2020
15, May 2020
1.Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) Context: Recently, the comprehensive testing of the Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) has concluded but its roll out has been delayed due…
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Prelim Snippets – 14.05.2020
14, May 2020
1.Gandhi Peace Prize Why in News? Government extends last date for receipt of nominations for the Gandhi Peace Prize 2020 up to 15.6.2020. Highlights: The…
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Prelim Snippets – 13.05.2020
13, May 2020
1.e-NAM Why in News? Recently, the number of connected mandis, or wholesale markets under e-NAM has Increased upto 65%. Highlights: The Central Government recognised the…
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Prelim Snippets – 12.05.2020
12, May 2020
1.BiPAP Non-Invasive Ventilator Why in News? CSIR - National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) Bangalore, a constituent lab of CSIR has developed a Non Invasive BiPAP Ventilator…
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Prelim Snippets – 11.05.2020
11, May 2020
1.Olive Ridley Turtles Why in News? Recently, the Mass hatching of Olive Ridley turtles has begun at Odisha’s Rushikulya rookery near Ganjam district. About Olive…
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Prelim Snippets – 09.05.2020
09, May 2020
1.Kailash – Mansarovar Yatra Route from Dharchula to Lipulekh Why in News? The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed the construction of road from Dharchula…
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Prelim Snippets – 08.05.2020
08, May 2020
1.Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Why in News? Recently, the number of treatments for non-Covid procedures by both private and government facilities across…
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Prelim Snippets – 07.05.2020
07, May 2020
1.Long March 5B' Rocket Context: The China has recently launched the Long March 5B’ rocket and prototype spacecraft. It is being considered as China’s successful…
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Prelim Snippets – 06.05.2020
06, May 2020
1.Government of India to Facilitate Return of Indian Nationals Stranded Abroad Why in News? The Government of India will be facilitating the return of Indian…
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Prelim Snippets- 05.05.2020
05, May 2020
1.African Swine Fever Why in News: Recently, the Centre has advised the Assam state government to go for culling of pigs affected by the African…
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Prelim Snippets – 04.05.2020
04, May 2020
1.IDEAthon on ‘The Future of River Management' Why in News? The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti and National…
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Prelim Snippets – 02.05.2020
02, May 2020
1.Chak-Hao, Gorakhpur Terracotta and Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai Why in News? Recently, Kovilpatti Kadalai Mittai of Tamil Nadu, Chak-Hao, the black rice of Manipur and the…
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Prelim Snippets – 01.05.2020
01, May 2020
1. Aero India Why in News? The Ministry of Defence has recently announced that the 13th edition of Aero India will be held from February…
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Prelim Snippets – 30.04.2020
30, Apr 2020
1.Exemptions to the farming community Why in News? To ensure that there is no shortage of food grains in the country during the lockdown period,…
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Prelim Snippets – 29.04.2020
29, Apr 2020
1.Chakmas and Hajongs Why in News? Recently, the Rights and Risks Analysis Group has sought Indian Prime Minister’s intervention in ensuring food for the Chakma…
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Prelim Snippets – 28.04.2020
28, Apr 2020
1.e-Gram Swaraj Portal Why in News? Ministry of Panchayati Raj has recently released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) regarding e-Gram Swaraj. The application was launched…
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Prelim Snippets – 27.04.2020
27, Apr 2020
1.Credit Risk Funds Why in News? Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund has recently decided to close its six credit risk funds. It is one of the…
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Prelim Snippets – 25.04.2020
25, Apr 2020
1.Ambubachi Mela Why in News: Recently, the annual Ambubachi Mela in Assam will not be organised this year, in the wake of the Covid-19 Pandemic.…
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Prelim Snippets – 24.04.2020
24, Apr 2020
1.Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Context: Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is recently seen in news About CRPF: It is one of the premier Central…
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Prelim Snippets – 23.04.2020
23, Apr 2020
1.e-Raktkosh Portal Why in News? The Union Health minister has recently urged the use of e-Raktkosh portal as a single point for Maintaining Realtime information…
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Prelim Snippets – 22.04.2020
22, Apr 2020
1.Civil Services Day Why in News? Recently, the Civil Services Day is celebrated on April 21 by the Government of India. About: It is celebrated…
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Prelim Snippets – 21.04.2020
21, Apr 2020
1.Bangalore Blue Grapes Context: Due to the Covid-19 lockdown has impacted the sale of Bangalore Blue variety of grapes. About Bangalore Blue Grapes: Its characteristics…
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Prelim Snippets – 20.04.2020
20, Apr 2020
1.World Heritage Day Why in News? Recently, the International Day for Monuments and Sites or the World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18thApril Every Year.…
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Prelim Snippets – 18.04.2020
18, Apr 2020
1.Greenland and Antarctica is Melting Faster Why in News? Recently, the climate change in Greenland and Antarctica to melt 6 times faster than in 1990s.…
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Prelim Snippets – 17.04.2020
17, Apr 2020
1.Post-Intensive Care Syndrome Why in News? Studies have pointed out that, after leaving the ICU, people may suffer from what is known as post-intensive care…
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Prelim Snippets – 16.04.2020
16, Apr 2020
1.Targeted Long Term Repo Operations Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently introduced the Targeted Long Term Repo Operations (TLTROs), as a…
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Prelim Snippets- 15.04.2020
15, Apr 2020
1. Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Context: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently recommended that all Set Top Boxes (STBs) in…
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Prelim Snippets- 14.04.2020
14, Apr 2020
1.Meru Jatra Festival Why in News? Recently, the Odisha government banned the Meru Jatra festival and congregations related to it at temples on the occasion…
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Prelim Snippets- 13.04.2020
13, Apr 2020
1. Anak Krakatau Why in News? Recently, Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano spewed a column of ash 500 meters into the sky, which is the longest…
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Prelim Snippets – 11.04.2020
11, Apr 2020
1. TRIFED Why in News? TRIFED in collaboration with UNICEF & WHO launched digital campaign through webinar for SHGs to ensure that Tribal Gatherers carry…
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Prelim Snippets – 10.04.2020
10, Apr 2020
1.Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) Context: The OPCW has recently said that the Syrian air force carried out three chemical attacks on…
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Prelim Snippets – 09.04.2020
09, Apr 2020
1.Essential Commodities Act 1955 Why in News? Recently, Union Home Secretary wrote to all chief secretary to ensure the availability of essential goods by invoking…
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Prelim Snippets – 08.04.2020
08, Apr 2020
1.Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) Why in News? Recently, the Supreme Court extended by three months the tenure of chairperson of Telecom Disputes…
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Prelim Snippets – 07.04.2020
07, Apr 2020
1. Artemis Base camp Why in News? Recently, NASA unveils plan for Artemis ‘base camp’ on the moon beyond 2024. About Artemis Base Camp: It…
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Prelim Snippets – 06.04.2020
06, Apr 2020
1.JEEVAN - Low Cost Ventilator Context: The Indian Railways has developed a low-cost ventilator, Jeevan, at its Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory. These ventilators could save…
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Prelim Snippets- 04.04.2020
04, Apr 2020
1.Exercise NCC Yogdan Why in the News? Recently, the National Cadet Corps (NCC) launched “Exercise NCC Yogdan” to offer a helping hand to the civil…
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Prelim Snippets- 03.04.2020
03, Apr 2020
1.AarogyaSetu App Why in News? Recently, The Government of India launched a mobile app developed in public-private partnership to bring the people of India together…
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Prelim Snippets- 02.04.2020
02, Apr 2020
1. South China Sea Why in News? Recently, the Chinese fishing fleets have been seen raiding the rich waters of the South China Sea that…
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Prelim Snippets- 01.04.2020
01, Apr 2020
1.SunRISE Mission. Why in the News? Recently, NASA announced the Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment (SunRISE) mission. For the mission, NASA has awarded $62.6 million…
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Prelim Snippets- 31.03.2020
31, Mar 2020
1.PM-CARES Fund Why in the News? The government has set up the Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations Fund (PM-CARES Fund) to…
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Prelim Snippets- 30.03.2020
30, Mar 2020
1.Himalayan Ibex Why in News? A recent study by scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) has proved that Himalayan Ibex is a distinct…
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Prelim Snippets- 28.03.2020
28, Mar 2020
1. Lockdown: Arr-Rinam Context: Arr-Rinam is the equivalent of a lockdown imposed by consensus for 48 hours whenever an epidemic strikes. It is a tribal…
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Prelim Snippets- 27.03.2020
27, Mar 2020
1. Payroll Reporting in India: An Employment Perspective Why in the News? National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the…
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Prelim Snippets- 26.03.2020
26, Mar 2020
1. Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) Context: The Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) has recently allowed Defence veterans with lifestyle diseases on long treatment to…
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Prelim Snippets- 25.03.2020
25, Mar 2020
1. World Tuberculosis Day Context: Recently, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day has observed on 24th March every year to raise public awareness about the devastating health,…
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Prelim Snippets- 24.03.2020
24, Mar 2020
1.Government Raises Excise Duty Cap on Fuel Why in News? The government has raised the cap on special additional excise duty on petrol and diesel…
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Prelim Snippets- 23.03.2020
23, Mar 2020
1. AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC) Why in News? Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of AYUSH Health and Wellness Centre…
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Prelim Snippets- 21.03.2020
21, Mar 2020
1. India-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) Why in News? India-US Science and Technology Forum (IUSSTF) was recently established under an agreement between the Governments…
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Prelim Snippets- 20.03.2020
20, Mar 2020
1. Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana Context: Indira Gandhi Matritva Poshan Yojana was recently announced by the Rajasthan Government on pilot basis in 4 districts.…
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Prelim Snippets- 19.03.2020
19, Mar 2020
1.Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 Why in News? Aircraft (Amendment) Bill, 2020 aimed to improve India’s aviation safety ratings and provide statutory status to regulatory institutions…
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Prelim Snippets- 18.03.2020
18, Mar 2020
1.Superhydrophobic Coating Why in News? Recently, a team from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, and Ohio State University has created a superhydrophobic coating to…
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Prelim Snippets- 17.03.2020
17, Mar 2020
1. Hubballi-Ankola Railway Link Project Why in News? The controversial Hubballi-Ankola railway line project, which came up for discussion at the Karnataka State Board for…
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Prelim Snippets – 16.03.2020
16, Mar 2020
1.Krishna Raja Sagar Dam Why in News? A rapid decline in the water level of the Krishna Raja Sagar has been reported owing to the…
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Prelim Snippets – 14.03.2020
14, Mar 2020
1.Bhoomi Rashi Portal Why in News? Bhoomi Rashi Portal is in news recently regarding the land acquisition process of Central Government. Key Points: The Bhoomi…
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Prelim Snippets – 13.03.2020
13, Mar 2020
1.ARI-516-Hybrid Variety of Grapes Why in News? Scientists from Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, have developed…
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Prelim Snippets – 12.03.2020
12, Mar 2020
1.White Giraffe Why in News? Two extremely rare white giraffes in northeast Kenya has been killed by the poachers, leaving just one such animal in…
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Prelim Snippets – 11.03.2020
11, Mar 2020
1.Attukal Pongala Festival Why in News? The annual “Attukal Pongala”, one of the largest all-women religious congregations has began recently. It is a ten-day- long…
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Prelim Snippets- 10.03.2020
10, Mar 2020
1.KIRAN-Women Scientist Scheme Why in News? The Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, GOI has started several pioneering initiatives for…
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Prelim Snippets- 09.03.2020
09, Mar 2020
1.North East Venture Fund Why in News? Union Minister Jitendra Singh have recently informed Rajya Sabha that the North East Venture Fund (NEVF) has disbursed…
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Prelim Snippets- 07.03.2020
07, Mar 2020
1.Period Poverty Why in News? Scotland has become the first country to end “period poverty” by providing free sanitary products to women of all ages…
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Prelim Snippets- 06.03.2020
06, Mar 2020
1. The Freedom in the World 2020 Why in News? Recently, the Freedom in the World 2020 report ranks India at the 83rd position, along…
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Prelim Snippets- 05.03.2020
05, Mar 2020
1.Apex body on River Linking Why in News? The Central government is working on the establishment of an exclusive body to implement projects for linking…
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Prelim Snippets- 04.03.2020
04, Mar 2020
1.Mission Purvodaya Why in news? A workshop on “Enabling Procedures for Increase of Steel Usage for the Growth of Economy” was conducted at Bhubaneswar, Odisha…
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Prelim Snippets- 03.03.2020
03, Mar 2020
1. Dwar Praday Yojana (Door Delivery System) Context: Dwar Praday Yojana is a pilot project that was recently started in Indore by the Government of…
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Prelim Snippets- 02.03.2020
02, Mar 2020
1.Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Why in News? The Central government is planning to conduct a review on the monuments under Archaeological Survey of India…
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Prelim Snippets- 29.02.2020
29, Feb 2020
1. Pigmentary Disorders Why in News? A Rs. 3.6 crore grant has been given to promote research on pigmentary disorders. Highlights: The grant in the…
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Prelim Snippets- 28.02.2020
28, Feb 2020
1. Market Intelligence and Early Warning System (MIEWS) Portal Why in News? Recently, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries has launched the– Market Intelligence and…
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Prelim Snippets- 27.02.2020
27, Feb 2020
1.Masala Bonds Context: Recently, Asian Development Bank (ADB) has listed its 10-year masala bonds worth Rs 850 crore on the global debt listing platform of…
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Prelim Snippets- 26.02.2020
26, Feb 2020
1.International Judicial Conference Why in News? The President of India delivered the valedictory address at the International Judicial Conference being organised by the Supreme Court…
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Prelim Snippets- 25.02.2020
25, Feb 2020
1.Structure of SARS-CoV-19 Key Protein Mapped Why in News? Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin and the National Institutes of Health, U.S., have…
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Prelim Snippets- 24.02.2020
24, Feb 2020
1.Pakke Tiger Reserve Why in News? A new highway project has been cleared through in Pakke Tiger Reserve, which is the India’s eastern most Tiger…
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Prelim Snippets- 22.02.2020
22, Feb 2020
1.In-flight Wi-Fi Why in News? In-flight connectivity on Indian airlines could soon be a reality as domestic carrier Vistara gears up to launch its broadband…
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Prelim Snippets- 21.02.2020
21, Feb 2020
1. North East Sustainable Development Goals Conclave 2020 Why in News? NITI Aayog is organising “Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Conclave 2020: Partnerships, Cooperation and Development…
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Prelim Snippets- 20.02.2020
20, Feb 2020
1. Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Why in News? The Cabinet has approved the launch of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase – II. Swachh Bharat…
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Prelim Snippets – 19.02.2020
19, Feb 2020
1.Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses Why in News? Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses has been renamed as Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies…
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Prelim Snippets – 18.02.2020
18, Feb 2020
1.Hope Spacecraft Why in News? The UAE is on the verge of making history after turning its dream of becoming the first Arabic and Islamic…
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Prelim Snippets- 17.02.2020
17, Feb 2020
1. Radio Tagging Indian pangolins Why in News? Scientists have, for the first time, radio-tagged the Indian pangolin, an endangered animal, that is rarely sighted…
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Prelim Snippets- 15.02.2020
15, Feb 2020
1.BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise – 2020 Why in News? The Minister of State for Home Affairs inaugurated the Field Training Exercise of the 2nd BIMSTEC…
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Prelim Snippets- 14.02.2020
14, Feb 2020
1. The Future of EarthReport - 2020 Why in News? Recently, the South Asia Future Earth Regional Office, the Divecha Centre for Climate Change and…
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Prelim Snippets- 13.02.2020
13, Feb 2020
1. Thanatotheristes Degrootorum Why in News? The scientists have recently revealed that a dinosaur fossil, found in Alberta in Canada (2010), belongs to a new…
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Prelim Snippets- 12.02.2020
12, Feb 2020
1. The SuperCam on Mars 2020 Rover Why in News? NASA is planning to send a robot named SuperCamaboard the Mars 2020 rover to study…
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Prelim Snippets- 11.02.2020
11, Feb 2020
1. Solar Orbiter to map Sun’s Poles Why in News? NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) are gearing up to send a new probe…
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Prelim Snippets- 10.02.2020
10, Feb 2020
1. Arsenic-Resistance Rice Context: Recently, the researchers have developed and commercialised a rice variety that is resistant to arsenic. Highlights: West Bengal is among the…
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Prelim Snippets- 08.02.2020
08, Feb 2020
1. Cancer-Mutated Genes Why in News? Recently, the scientists have completed Pan-Cancer Project, to map gene mutations that drive cancer’s development. Pan-Cancer Project: It is…
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Prelim Snippets- 07.02.2020
07, Feb 2020
1. Jiyo Parsi Scheme Why in News? Parsi population has been increased under 'Jiyo Parsi' scheme of Union Government. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme: It is…
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Prelim Snippets- 06.02.2020
06, Feb 2020
1. Burhi Dihing river Context: Recently, the Burhi Dihing River in eastern Assam was on fire due to a leakage in the underwater oil pipeline.…
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Prelim Snippets- 05.02.2020
05, Feb 2020
1. YUVIKA Programme Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched the "Young Scientist Programme 2020" for school children, named YUva VIgyani…
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Prelim Snippets- 04.02.2020
04, Feb 2020
1. Flame-Throated Bulbul Why in News? Recently, the flame-throated bulbul has been chosen as the mascot of the 36th National Games. About Flame-Throated Bulbul: It…
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Prelim Snippets- 03.02.2020
03, Feb 2020
1.Drones using Agrochemical Spraying – Illegal Why in News? The Union Government has recently clarified that drone-spraying is illegal as per the Insecticides Act, 1968.…
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Prelim Snippets- 01.02.2020
01, Feb 2020
1.Misery Index Why in News? Recently, the Opposition party has demand on ‘Misery Index’ to measure Indian Economy. About Misery Index: The sum of inflation…
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Prelim Snippets- 31.01.2020
31, Jan 2020
1.Nagoba Jatara Why in News? Nagoba Jatara, the tribal festival of Telangana has been concluded recently. About: Nagoba Jatara is a Tribal Festival held in…
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Prelim Snippets- 30.01.2020
30, Jan 2020
1. Operation Vanilla Why in News? Indian navy will perform Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations in Madagascar under ‘Operation Vanilla’. About Operation Vanilla:…
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Prelim Snippets – 29.01.2020
29, Jan 2020
1.Indian Staffing Federation (ISF) Why in News? Recently, ISF has asked the government to make labour codes a reality and get them operational from April…
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Prelim Snippets- 28.01.2020
28, Jan 2020
1. Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Context: Recently Our Honourable Lok Sabha Speaker has mentioned about the Inter-parliamentary Union, while he spoke against the resolutions that are…
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Prelim Snippets- 27.01.2020
27, Jan 2020
1. Global Talent Competitiveness Index Why in News? Recently, India has moved to the 72nd position in the Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2020. [table id=134 /]…
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Prelim Snippets- 25.01.2020
25, Jan 2020
1.Archaea Why in News? Recently, scientists of National Centre for Microbial Resource — National Centre for Cell Science (NCMR-NCCS) in Pune have reported a new…
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Prelim Snippets- 24.01.2020
24, Jan 2020
1. Karwar Port Why in News? The High Court of Karnataka has recently directed the State government to stop all the developmental activities being undertaken…
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Prelim Snippets- 23.01.2020
23, Jan 2020
1. UNAIDS Context: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) was held recently at the World Economic Forum at Davos, Switzerland. About UNAIDS: Theme,…
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Prelim Snippets-22.01.2020
22, Jan 2020
1.UNCITRAL Why in news? An International Arbitration Tribunal has dismissed all claims brought against India in entirety. The arbitration arose out of the cancellation of…
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Prelim Snippets-21.01.2020
21, Jan 2020
1.Tiger Sharks Context: Recently, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted its first squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI Aircraft carrying the BrahMos missiles at its Thanjavur…
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Prelim Snippets-20.01.2020
20, Jan 2020
1. India to invite Pakistan for SCO summit in Delhi Why in News? India said that it will invite the heads of government of all…
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Prelim Snippets-18.01.2020
18, Jan 2020
1. Fuel Conservation Campaign: Saksham Why in News? An annual one-month long “People centric fuel conservation campaign” of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) named…
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Prelim Snippets-13.01.2020
13, Jan 2020
1.H9N2 virus Why in News? Indian scientists have detected the country’s first case of infection with a rare variant of the virus that causes avian…
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Prelim Snippets-11.01.2020
11, Jan 2020
1. Goldilocks Zone Why in News? NASA has reported the discovery of an Earth-size planet, named TOI 700 d, orbiting its star in the “goldilocks…
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Prelim Snippets-10.01.2020
10, Jan 2020
1. Video Based Customer Identification Process (V-CIP) Context: Recently, the RBI has amended the Know Your Customer (KYC) norms allowing banks and other lending institutions…
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Prelim Snippets-09.01.2020
09, Jan 2020
1. MoU on cooperation in Polar Science Why in News? Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding between India and Sweden on cooperation in Polar Science. Highlights:…
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Prelim-Snippets-08.01.2020
08, Jan 2020
1.Drosophila Why in News? Pune is set to host the fifth edition of the Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference (APDRC5) is being organised in the…
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Prelim-Snippets-07.01.2020
07, Jan 2020
1. Indian Data Relay Satellite System (IDRSS) Context: Recently, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will be putting up a new satellite series (type of…
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Prelim Snippets-06.01.2020
06, Jan 2020
1. Savitribai Phule Why in News? The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi recently paid tributes to Savitribai Phule on her 189th birth anniversary. About: Savitribai Phule…
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Prelims Snippets – 04-01-2020
04, Jan 2020
1. Patola Saree Why in News? In a Historic Initiative taken by Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC), a silk processing plant has been set…
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Prelims Snippets – 03-01-2020
03, Jan 2020
1.Invasive Alien Species Context: Recently, the Kerala Forest and Wildlife department has adopting steps to arrest rampant growth of invasive alien plants especially tree species…
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Prelim Snippets- 02-01-2020
02, Jan 2020
1.Millimeter’ Spectrum Why in News? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) plans to auction the 24.75 – 27.25 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum in the 5G band in…
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Prelim Snippets- 31-12-2019
31, Dec 2019
1. Sun’s Corona Why in News? Solar physicists from Centre for Excellence in Space Sciences (CESSI), IISER Kolkata, have succeeded in predicting the shape of…
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Prelim Snippets- 30-12-2019
30, Dec 2019
1.Iran, China and Russia’s Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman Why in News? Iran, China and Russia began a joint naval…
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Prelim Snippets- 28-12-2019
28, Dec 2019
1. National Anthem Why in News? On December 27, 1911, the National Anthem was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Congress. About: ‘Jana…
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Prelim Snippets- 27-12-2019
27, Dec 2019
1. Solar Eclipse Why in News? The Annual Solar Eclipse was recently observed in parts of India. About: The Solar eclipse happens when the moon…
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Prelim Snippets- 26-12-2019
26, Dec 2019
1. Universal Postal Union (UPU) Why in News? The Union Cabinet chaired gave its approval to the ratification of the Tenth Additional Protocol to the…
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Prelim Snippets 25-12-2019
25, Dec 2019
1. SDG India Index & Dashboard 2019–20 Why in news? NITI Aayog will launch the second edition of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index,…
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Prelim Snippets 24-12-2019
24, Dec 2019
1. Railway unveils a new signalling system Why in news? Modernization of the signalling system in the Indian railways. Highlights: The Railways will roll out…
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Prelim Snippets 23-12-2019
23, Dec 2019
1. International Criminal Court (ICC) Why in News? ICC is all set to initiate a probe on 'War Crimes' in Palestinian territories by Israel. Background…
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Prelim Snippets 21-12-2019
21, Dec 2019
1. Digital Communications Commission (DCC) Why in News? Recently, The Digital Communications Commission (DCC) approved the recommendation of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to…
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Prelim Snippets 20-12-2019
20, Dec 2019
1. SHARJAH-IAU Why in News? Recently, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named the newly discovered stars as "Sharjah" About: The Sharjah is one of…
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Prelim Snippets 19-12-2019
19, Dec 2019
1. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Why in News? Recently, NCLAT has reinstated Cyrus Palonji Mistry as Executive Chairman of Tata Sons. It has…
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Prelim Snippets 18-12-2019
18, Dec 2019
1. CHaracterising ExOPlanets Satellite (CHEOPS) Why in News? Recently, European Space Agency has postponed the launch of CHEOPS. Objectives of CHEOPS: It uses ultra-high precision…
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Prelim Snippets 17-12-2019
17, Dec 2019
1. Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS): Why in News? The government has started testing its Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS): About Government Instant Messaging System…
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Prelim Snippets 16-12-2019
16, Dec 2019
1. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) Why in News? Recently, Google has written to US Federal Reserve about UPI which is a successful digital payment system…
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Prelim Snippets 14-12-2019
14, Dec 2019
1.IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Why in News? Recently, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has added about 1,840 new species…
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Prelim Snippets 13-12-2019
13, Dec 2019
1.National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) Why in News? The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) has issued Audit Quality Review (AQR) report of the statutory audit…
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Prelim Snippets 12-12-2019
12, Dec 2019
1. Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) Why in News? Recently, Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) was jointly released by Germanwatch, New Climate Institute and Climate…
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11, Dec 2019
1. BIS to Set Standards for Piped Water Quality Why in News? Union government has recently stated that it is working with BIS to create…
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10, Dec 2019
1. Nehru-Liaquat Pact, 1950 Why in News? Home Minister Amit Shah has stated that the passage of Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 (CAB) is a historic…
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09, Dec 2019
1. Asian Elephant Specialist Group’s (AsESG) Recently Asian Elephant Specialist Group’s (AsESG) 10th meeting commenced in Malaysia in December. About: There are more than 130…
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07, Dec 2019
1. NEFT Why in News? The RBI has announced that the National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) will be available round-the-clock from December 16. About NEFT:…
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06, Dec 2019
1. Startup India Global Venture Capital Summit 2019 Why in News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), in partnership with Government…
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05, Dec 2019
1.India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre Why in News? India and Sweden sign Memorandum for India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre. Highlights: The India-Sweden Healthcare Innovation Centre in collaboration…
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04, Dec 2019
1. Purana Quila Why in News? The Government/Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will set up a museum at Purana Quila to house objects excavated from…
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03, Dec 2019
1. Jeholbaatar kielanae Why in News? Researchers have unearthed well-preserved middle ear bones from a new species of an extinct rodent that lived 145-66 million…
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02, Dec 2019
1.Hornbill Festival Why in News? The 20th Edition of Hornbill Festival began at Naga Heritage Kisama in Nagaland recently. About: Hornbill festival is annually held…
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30, Nov 2019
1. Asian Dendrochronology Conference Why in News? The 6th Asian Dendrochronology Conference being held at the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow. It is…
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29, Nov 2019
1.NATO Why in News? The U.S. is about to cut its contribution to NATO’s operating budget and Germany is increasing its Payments. About: North Atlantic…
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28, Nov 2019
Trachischium Apteii Why in News? A New Snake Species named ‘Trachischium apteii’ was recently discovered for the first time in Arunachal Pradesh. About: Trachischium apteii…
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27, Nov 2019
1. Lokpal Why in News? New logo and motto for Lokpal has been introduced recently. About: A new motto, “Ma Gridhah Kasyasvidhanam (Do not be…
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26, Nov 2019
1. Gamosas Why in News? The multipurpose Assamese Gamosa, a ubiquitous, white cotton towel, has been assigned a new function — conservation of rare Freshwater…
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25, Nov 2019
1. Ken Betwa Interlink Project Why in News? Central government has put pressure on Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh to make progress on the Ken…
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23, Nov 2019
1.Secretagogin (SCGN) Why in news? Scientists at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in Hyderabad have demonstrated the role of a protein secretagogin…
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22, Nov 2019
1.Maha Bodhi Temple Complex Why in News? Bhutan’s Foreign Minister recently visited Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. About: The Maha Bodhi Temple Complex…
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21, Nov 2019
1.Cartosat-3 Why in News? ISRO has announced that Cartosat-3 will be flown on the PSLV-C47 vehicle, subject to weather conditions. Cartosat-3: It is an advanced…
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20, Nov 2019
1.Contempt of Court Why in News? Supreme Court has said Kerala Government may face Contempt of Court in Sabarimala issue. About: In India, the Contempt…
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19, Nov 2019
1.Jallianwala Bagh Massacre Why in News? Victoria Memorial Hall will host an exhibition on the worst blot of the British Empire, the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre…
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18, Nov 2019
1. Cyclofine Why in News? Despite the alarming levels of air pollution all over India, IIT Madras (IIT-M) has been using ‘Cyclofine’, an ambient air…
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16, Nov 2019
1. A Massive Earthquake in Indonesia Why in News? A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit off the coast of North Maluku province in eastern Indonesia. Indonesia…
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15, Nov 2019
1.K4 Missile Why in News? India to test-fire 3,500 km range K-4 nuclear missile developed by DRDO for Arihant Class Submarines. K4 Missile: K4 is…
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14, Nov 2019
1.CPI Inflation Why in News? Retail inflation rose to a sixteen-month high of 4.62 per cent in October due to a spike in food prices.…
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13, Nov 2019
1. Species in news: Pliosaur Pliosaurs: Over 150 million years ago, enormous reptiles swam the Jurassic oceans. The largest aquatic carnivorous reptiles that have ever…
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12, Nov 2019
1.India Internet 2019 Why in News? Internet And Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has recently released the report “India Internet 2019”. About: According to the…
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11, Nov 2019
1.Samudra Shakthi Why in News? A joint bilateral maritime exercise between India and Indonesia was held recently. About: It is a bilateral maritime exercise between…
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09, Nov 2019
1.DIN System of CBIC Why in News? The Documentation Identification Number (DIN) system of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes (CBIC) will come into existence…
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08, Nov 2019
1.Financial Stability Development Council (FSDC) Why in News? Our Finance Minister has held a review meeting with the Financial Stability Development Council (FSDC) recently. About:…
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07, Nov 2019
1.Pro-active Governance and Timely Implementation. (PRAGATI) Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired the 31st interaction through PRAGATI — the ICT based multi-modal…
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06, Nov 2019
1.Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support (ARLS) Why in News? India and Russia are finalising a defence agreement named “Agreement on Reciprocal Logistics Support (ARLS)” that…
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05, Nov 2019
1.Gaofen-7 Why in News? China has launched a new Earth observation satellite- Gaofen-7. About: China launched a new high-resolution remote sensing satellite capable of providing…
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04, Nov 2019
1.Glyphosate Why in News? German pharma company Bayer is facing thousands of lawsuits over one of its products. A Reuters report said 42,700 plaintiffs in the US…
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02, Nov 2019
1.Mitochondrial DNA Why in News? A recent paper in the prestigious journal Nature claims to show that modern humans originated about 200,000 years ago in…
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01, Nov 2019
1.UNESCO Creative Cities Network Why in News? Mumbai, the city of dreams, and Hyderabad, the home of haleem and biryani, were designated UNESCO creative cities…
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31, Oct 2019
1.Air Independent Propulsion System Why in News? DRDO has developed the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) System. About: The Air Independent Propulsion system enhances the…
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30, Oct 2019
1.Specie in News: NelloptodesGretae NelloptodesGretae: Between 1964 and 1965, an entomologist called William Brock collected samples of soil from around east Africa. Inside one of…
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25, Oct 2019
1.Aye-aye: World’s Weirdest Little Primate Why in News? North Carolina State University has revealed a new secret about a strange little primate- Aye-Aye: a ‘pseudo-thumb’…
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24, Oct 2019
1.Global Snow Leopard and Ecosystem Program (GSLEP) Why in News? Union Environment Minister has released the Snow Leopard Population Assessment (SLPAI) at the fourth steering…
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23, Oct 2019
1.HunarHaat Why in News? Minister for Minority Affairs has decided to organise about 100 ‘HunarHaat’ in the next five years across the country to provide…
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22, Oct 2019
1.National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) Why in News? National Tiger Conservation Authority has red-flagged Madhya Pradesh government's move to increase tourism activities inside the Tiger…
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21, Oct 2019
1.Plethora 2 (PLT 2) Why in News? Researchers from IISER have discovered a protein that regenerates primary and lateral roots of the plants. About: Regeneration…
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19, Oct 2019
1.Angel Tax Why in News? Our Honorable Prime Minister has stated about the ‘Angel Tax’ in his recent statement. About: Angel Tax is a 30%…
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18, Oct 2019
1.Tulagi Island Why in News? A Chinese company recently signed an agreement to lease this entire island for 75 years, which is a part of…
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17, Oct 2019
1.Khon Ramlila Why in News? The Culture Department of Uttar Pradesh government is going toorganise the countryʼs first training and performance programme ofworld famous KHON…
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16, Oct 2019
1.Booker Prize Why in News? The Testaments by Margaret Atwood and Girl, Woman, Other byBernardine Evaristo have jointly won this yearʼs Booker prize. Although the…
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15, Oct 2019
1.LOTUS-HR Why in News? India and Netherlands launched the second phase of the LOTUS-HR in Delhi. LOTUS-HR: The project was initiated in July 2017 and…
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14, Oct 2019
1.Plogging Why in News? During his morning walk on a beach in Mamallapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen picking up plastic litter, bottles and…
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12, Oct 2019
1.India – Bangladesh CORPAT, 2019 Why in News? The second edition of Indian Navy (IN) –Bangladesh Navy(BN) Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) commenced in Northern Bay of Bengal…
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11, Oct 2019
1. C40 World Mayors’ Summit Why in News? Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called off his visit to Copenhagen to attend the C40 World Mayors’…
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10, Oct 2019
1.Which Planet Has How Many Moons? Why in News? Recently, the International Astronomical Union’s Minor Planet Center confirmed 20 new moons orbiting Saturn, making it…
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09, Oct 2019
1.eDantseva Context: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the eDantseva website and mobile application. About: It is the first ever national digital platform…
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07, Oct 2019
1.International Film Festival of India (IFFI) Why in News? Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting announced that Golden Jubilee Edition of International Film Festival of…
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05, Oct 2019
1.Goa Maritime Conclave Why in News? The Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC)-2019 was inaugurated by the National Security Advisor,Ajit Kumar Doval, at Goa on 4th October…
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04, Oct 2019
1.World Animal Day Why in News? World Animal Day is internationally celebrated every year on 4 October to mark a day to raise awareness about…
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03, Oct 2019
1.Vayoshreshtha Samman Award Why in News? President of India conferred the “Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019” on the eminent senior citizens and institutions in recognition of their services…
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01, Oct 2019
1.International Astronomical Union (IAU) Why in News? The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named an asteroid, discovered in 2006, after Indian classical singer Pandit Jasraj.…
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30, Sep 2019
1.GALO Why in News? Members of the Galo community in Arunachal Pradesh can recall the name of their ancestor from 20 generations ago i.e. right…
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28, Sep 2019
1.National Film Archive of India (NFAI) Why in News: NFAI acquires rare footage of Mahatma Gandhi’s life and times. About NFAI: National Film Archive of…
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27, Sep 2019
1.Boiga thackerayi Why in News? A team of biodiversity researchers have discovered a new species of cat snake in Maharashtra’s Western Ghats — making it…
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26, Sep 2019
1.Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) Why in News? Government of India has recently reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister…
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25, Sep 2019
1.New Species of Frog: Microhyla eos Why in News? A team of scientists from the University of Delhi and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered…
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24, Sep 2019
1.Shondol Dance Why in News? Ladakhi Shondol dance has recently created history by entering into the Guinness Book Of World Records as the largest Ladakhi…
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23, Sep 2019
1.Tobacco Board of India Why in News? The Executive Director of the Tobacco Board of India cancelled her appearance at the last minute at a…
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21, Sep 2019
1.Vaccine Hesitancy Why in News? The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared vaccine hesitancy one of the ten biggest threats to global health in 2019,…
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20, Sep 2019
1.Area 51: Why in News? On September 20, some two million people plan — or claim to plan — to storm a US Air Force…
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19, Sep 2019
1.Bio-Fencing Why in News? Uttarakhand government has decided to carry out bio-fencing to check man-animal conflict. According to officials leopards and bears, along with elephants…
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18, Sep 2019
1.Bhumisparsha Mudra: Why in News? A 12th-century bronze idol of Buddha in a Bhumisparsha Mudra which was stolen from Nalanda Museum in 1961 and returned…
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17, Sep 2019
1.Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Why in News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) joined hands with the US Consulate in establishing India’s first National Antimicrobial…
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16, Sep 2019
1.International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer Context: Every year September 16 is marked as the International Day for the Preservation of the…
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14, Sep 2019
1.Counter Magnet Areas Context: The National Capital Region Planning Board has approved the proposal of Government of Punjab to consider Patiala-Rajpura corridor as Counter Magnet…
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13, Sep 2019
1.India Urban Data Exchange (IUDX) Why in News? Starting with an open data platform for the 100 cities of the Smart Cities Mission by 2020,…
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12, Sep 2019
1.Pokkali Amman Thiruvizha Why in News? It is a festival which is celebrated once in a decade during September on a small island in the…
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11, Sep 2019
1.Cryodrakon Boreas Why in News? Paleontologists have identified a new reptile species, named it Cryodrakon boreas, and declared that it could be one of the…
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10, Sep 2019
1.World Suicide Prevention Day Context: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is being observed on 10th September, 2019 About: World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an…
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09, Sep 2019
1.In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) Why in News: Setting a record of sorts, a 74-year-old woman delivered twins after five decades of her marriage through IVF…
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07, Sep 2019
1.SLINEX 2019 Context: The annual Joint India, Sri Lanka maritime fleet exercise - SLINEX 2019 is scheduled to be held shortly. About SLINEX: SLINEX -…
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06, Sep 2019
1.EX TSENTR 2019 Why in news? Exercise TSENTR 2019 is part of the annual series of large-scale exercises that form part of the Russian Armed…
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05, Sep 2019
1.National Award to Teachers, 2019 Why in News? The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind conferred the National Award to Teachers-2018 in New Delhi…
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04, Sep 2019
1.Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019 Why in News? As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training, Exercise Yudh Abhyas – 2019 is…
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03, Sep 2019
1.Tibetan Democracy Day Context: September 2 marks the anniversary of the establishment of the democratic system of the Tibetan people living in exile in India.…
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02, Sep 2019
1.Gaja Bandhu Scheme of Odisha Context: Odisha Govt is contemplating ‘Gaja Bandhu’ initiative to curb elephant deaths. About: With rising incidents of wild elephants straying…
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31, Aug 2019
1.Missile Ghaznavi Context: Pakistan has successfully carried out night-training launch of surface-to-surface ballistic missile 'Ghaznavi'. About Missile: The ballistic missile is capable of delivering multiple…
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30, Aug 2019
1.International Day Against Nuclear Tests Context: The International Day Against Nuclear Tests was observed on 29th August, 2019. About: The International Day against Nuclear Tests…
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29, Aug 2019
1.Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) Context: BPR&D observed its 49th Foundation Day on August 28, 2019. About BPR&D: The Bureau of Police Research…
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28, Aug 2019
1. Sex Reassignment Surgery Context: Tamil Nadu has banned sex reassignment surgeries in children About: Sex Reassignment Surgery (SRS), also known as Gender Reassignment Surgery…
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27, Aug 2019
1. Special Protection Group (SPG) Context: The Union Government has withdrawn SPG security cover to former PM Manmohan Singh. About SPG: It was formed in…
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26, Aug 2019
Bavar-373 Context: Iran has officially unveiled Bavar-373 air defense system About: It is Iran’s new home-grown air defence system. It is being touted as Islamic…
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24, Aug 2019
SAN-SADHAN HACKATHON Context: The government calls for applications for its latest Initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission called the ‘San-Sadhan’ Hackathon. Highlights: It is an…
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23, Aug 2019
OP-BLUE FREEDOM Context: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and former India football captain Baichung Bhutia flagged off the Delhi leg of Op-Blue Freedom. About Op-Blue Freedom:…
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22, Aug 2019
SARAL Context: Ministry of Power launched the State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index (SARAL) during the Review Planning and Monitoring (RPM) Meeting with States and State…
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21, Aug 2019
M-SAND Context:Tamil Nadu State Government has proposed to come up with a M-Sand policy About M-Sand: Manufactured sand (M-Sand) is a substitute of river sand…
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20, Aug 2019
BIOSIMILAR MEDICINES Context: Dr Reddy's launched Roche's biosimilar Avastin in India for treatment of various types of cancers. About Biosimilar Medicines: Biosimilarity means that the…
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19, Aug 2019
NAVROZ Context:Parsi New Year or Navroz will be celebrated across the world on August 17 to mark the beginning of the new Iranian calendar. About…
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17, Aug 2019
KONDAPALLI TOYS Context: While Kondapalli toys are growing in popularity, its creators are a neglected lot About Kondapalli Toys: Kondapalli toys - cultural icons of…
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16, Aug 2019
MICO MUNDURUKU Context: A researcher has discovered a new species of marmoset, a type of primate in the Brazillian Amazon, even as its habitat is…
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15, Aug 2019
SWACHH SURVEKSHAN GRAMEEN 2019 (SSG 2019) Context: Focus of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’s ODF+ phase on basic solid, liquid waste management in rural India About: It…
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14, Aug 2019
PRAAPTI PORTAL Context: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is planning to maintain the database of all outstanding dues by distribution companies (DISCOMS) to renewable energy…
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13, Aug 2019
PERSEIDS METEOR SHOWER Context: Recently, the Perseid meteor shower reached its peak, with streaks of light zooming across the skies up to once every minute…
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12, Aug 2019
VIKRAM SARABHAI Context: Google Doodle celebrates Vikram Sarabhai’s 100th birth anniversary He is considered as the Father of India's space program. About: Born in Ahmedabad…
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10, Aug 2019
E-ROZGAR SAMACHAR Context: The e-version of Rozgar Samachar has been launched recently by Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting About e- Rozgar Samachar: It has…
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09, Aug 2019
PROTECTION STATUS AT CITES Context: India has submitted proposals regarding changes to the listing of various wildlife species in the CITES secretariat meeting in Geneva,…
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08, Aug 2019
ELBRUS Context: An eight-member expedition team set out from New Delhi to scale Europe's highest peak, Mt Elbrus About: It is a dormant volcano in…
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07, Aug 2019
PATTAMADAI SILK MAT Context: The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Pathamadai Silk Mat About: Pattamaadai mats are silk mats…
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06, Aug 2019
SPACE DEBRIS Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is setting up a network of telescopes and radar to develop its own system to monitor space…
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05, Aug 2019
AREA 51 Context: Around two million people plan to storm a US Air Force facility called Area 51 On a Facebook event titled “Storm Area…
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03, Aug 2019
INSTITUTE OF EMINENCE Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) recommends 20 institutions for Institutes of Eminence The IITs Madras and Kharagpur, Delhi University, University of Hyderabad,…
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02, Aug 2019
WORLD BREASTFEEDING WEEK Context: The Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development, is organizing a number of activities during the World Breastfeeding…
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01, Aug 2019
PRO-ACTIVE GOVERNANCE AND TIMELY IMPLEMENTATION. (PRAGATI) Context: The Prime Minister chaired his thirtieth interaction through PRAGATI - the ICT-based, multi-modal platform for Pro-Active Governance and…
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31, Jul 2019
TOI 270 Context: TOI 270: new planetary system about 73 light years away from Earth About TOI 270: It is the name of the dwarf…
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30, Jul 2019
TIGER CENSUS Context: Madhya Pradesh's Pench sanctuary, Kerala’s Periyar sanctuary rated top tiger reserves. Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual…
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29, Jul 2019
WORLD HEPATITIS DAY 2019 Context: World Hepatitis Day 2019 is being observed on July 28, 2019. Theme: “Invest in eliminating hepatitis”. The host country for…
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27, Jul 2019
International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem was adopted by the General Conference…
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26, Jul 2019
PERIYAPURANAM Context: Exactly 134 years after they were first published, the first four-volume commentaries on Periyapuranam, the poetic history of 63 Shaivite saints, will be…
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25, Jul 2019
GLOBAL INNOVATION INDEX Context: India climbs five ranks in Global Innovation Index to the 52nd position Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways launched…
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24, Jul 2019
DEEN DAYAL SPARSH YOJANA SRARSH: Scholarship for Promotion of Aptitude & Research in Stamps as a Hobby About Deen Dayal SPARSH Yojana: To award children…
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23, Jul 2019
INDIAN CYBER CRIME COORDINATION CENTRE (I4C) Context: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) launched a scheme ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)’ for the period 2018-2020.…
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22, Jul 2019
GIBRALTAR Context: Gibraltar was granted the power to detain Iran's Grace 1 oil tanker for another month. About Gibraltar: It is a British Overseas Territory…
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20, Jul 2019
ARANI SILK SAREE Context:Union Minister for Ministry of Textiles informed the Lok Sabha about the Arani Silk Saree. About Arani Silk Saree: It is a…
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19, Jul 2019
BRAHMAPUTRA RIVER Context: Rivers in Brahmaputra and Baraka Basin are flowing in severe flood situation in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal About Brahmaputra River:…
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18, Jul 2019
SAFE CITY IMPLEMENTATION MONITORING PORTAL The Government had brought in the Safe City Implementation Monitoring Portal to Monitor the safe city Project introduced in the…
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17, Jul 2019
AKASH MISSILE Context: Akash, a surface to air missile, manufactured by BDL to meet the requirement of the armed forces About AKASH Missile: It is…
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16, Jul 2019
VPM1002’ and MIP Vaccines for TB Context: ICMR launches third phase trial for adult anti-TB vaccine India has the highest number of TB cases in…
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15, Jul 2019
SRMSAT-1 Context: The Nano-Satellite SRMSAT-1, built by the students of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, in collaboration with the ISRO, has completed 40,000 orbits…
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13, Jul 2019
NATIONAL NUTRITION MISSION Also called, POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD). The Goals…
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12, Jul 2019
POTHAMALA HILLS Context: The sighting of new menhirs, perhaps the largest-ever recorded in Kerala, on the Pothamala hills in Udumbanchola taluk on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu…
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11, Jul 2019
NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION(NATO) About NATO: It is also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an Intergovernmental Military Alliance between 29 North American and European…
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Prelim Snippets 10-07-2019
10, Jul 2019
CENTRAL POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD It is the statutory organization constituted under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. Further, CPCB was entrusted with…
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Prelim Snippets 09-07-2019
09, Jul 2019
KUDIMARAMATHU SCHEME OF T.N. Context: Around 2000 lakes across Tamil Nadu are to be desilted through this scheme. About Kudimaramathu Scheme: It is a scheme…
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Prelim Snippets 08-07-2019
08, Jul 2019
TRAIN 18 Context: India’s first indigenously built engineless semi-high-speed train arrived in Delhi at Safdarjung Railway Station About TRAIN-18: It is India’s First Indigenously designed…
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Prelim Snippets 06-07-2019
06, Jul 2019
GANDHIPEDIA Context: An encyclopedia on Mahatma Gandhi in the offing: Centre. A “Gandhipedia” was being developed in order to sensitize society, particularly the youth, about…
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Prelims Snippets 05/07/2019
05, Jul 2019
URJA MITRA APP Context: The Union Ministry of Power has launched URJA MITRA app for Empowering Citizens by real time information sharing on power supply.…
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Prelim Snippets 04-07-2019
04, Jul 2019
OUMUAMUA It is an Interstellar Cigar- Shaped Object spotted in 2017, scientists have concluded that it is not an alien spaceship, however its composition remains…
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Prelim Snippets 03-07-2019
03, Jul 2019
MPLAD The Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) is an ongoing Central Sector Scheme which was launched in 1993-94. Objective: The Scheme enables…
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Prelim Snippet 02-07-2019
02, Jul 2019
KHASI TRIBE Origin: They are an Indigenous Ethnic Group of Meghalaya in north-eastern India, with a significant population in the bordering state of Assam, and…
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Prelim Snippets 01-07-2019
01, Jul 2019
TAMIL YEOMAN- STATE BUTTERFLY Context: Tamil Nadu (TN) now officially has a State Butterfly- the ‘Tamil yeoman’ or ‘TamizhMaravan’ About ‘Tamil Yeoman’: Cirrochroathais, the…
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Prelim Snippets 29-06-2019
29, Jun 2019
International Seed Testing Association (ISTA): Context: Recently Telangana hosted the triennial International Seed Testing Association (ISTA) Congress in Hyderabad.It is the first time that ISTA…
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Prelim Snippets 28-06-2019
28, Jun 2019
PARKINSON’S DISEASE Context: US Researchers Establish Parkinson’s Origins in Gut. According to researchers the brain disorder is caused by a misfolded protein in the gut…
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Prelim Snippets 27-06-2019
27, Jun 2019
MAHARASHTRA TO GET FLOATING SOLAR PLANTS Maharashtra is all set to get Floating Solar Power Generation Plants on Four Dams. The backwater of Wardha, Bebala,…
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Prelim Snippets 26-06-2019
26, Jun 2019
IMPRESSIVE TORTOISE (MANOURIA IMPRESSA) It is considered beautiful enough to be named ‘Impressed’ has been Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh. The Male Impressed Tortoise is Smaller…
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Prelim Snippets 25-06-2019
25, Jun 2019
It is a regional intergovernmental organization comprising Ten Countries in Southeast Asia, which promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational, and sociocultural…
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Prelim Snippets 24-06-2019
24, Jun 2019
RAJA RAJA CHOLA He was a Chola Emperor from present day South India who ruled over the Chola kingdom of medieval Tamil Nadu (parts of…
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Prelim Snippets 22-06-2019
22, Jun 2019
SPOTTED DEER Tamil Nadu Forest Department has carried out a long-distance translocation of 10 spotted deer on a pilot basis from the Guindy National Park…
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Prelim Snippets 21-06-2019
21, Jun 2019
ADITYA- INDIA’S FIRST SOLAR FERRY Kerala is gearing up for the launch of the country’s premier solar-powered cruise boat by December 2019 The initiative comes…
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Prelim Snippets 20-06-2019
20, Jun 2019
1st SEMI-OPEN JAIL FOR WOMEN IN TIHAR The first semi-open prison for women will be inaugurated on June 20, 2019 in Tihar, Delhi. The premises…
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Prelim Snippets 19-06-2019
19, Jun 2019
1.Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Why in News: It is likely to get UNESCO World Heritage Site status Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and estuary situated…
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Prelim Snippets 18-06-2019
18, Jun 2019
DIGICOP It is an initiative by Chennai City Police It is an online tool to maintain database of lost/stolen mobile phones The app is developed…
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Prelim Snippets 17-06-2019
17, Jun 2019
BLACK SOFTSHELL TURTLE It is a Freshwater Turtle that is found in India and Bangladesh. It is omnivorous, with a diet ranging from aquatic plants…
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Prelim Snippets 15-06-2019
15, Jun 2019
Is a strait between Persian gulf and Gulf Of Oman On the north coast lies Iran and on the south coast the United Arab Emirates.…
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