Census data on Migrations Topic: Social Issues In News: Census 2011 data on migration has been released recently. Highlights of the report: Over 45.58 crore Indians were found to be “migrants” for various reasons...
1. Which of the following statements are true: 1. Phyto-volatilization is the uptake and transpiration of a contaminant by a plant, with release of the contaminant or a modified form of the contaminant to...
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 Topic: Governance In News: In a bid to save gullible investors from ponzi schemes, Lok Sabha on passed the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2019 that...
1. Which of the following statements are true: 1. Sovereign bond is a specific debt instrument issued by the government. 2. It is issued to finance the fiscal deficit and manage the temporary cash...
Plastic alternative from jute Topic: Science and Technology In News: Bangladeshi scientist has found a way to turn the jute fibre into low-cost biodegradable cellulose sheets that can be made into greener throwaway bags...
Right To Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Topic: Polity and Governance In News: The Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, passed with a voice vote in the Lower House. More on the Topic: The Bill...
1. Which of the following statements are true: 1. Swadesh Darshan Scheme is a 100% centrally funded project. 2. The scheme is related to development of theme-based tourist circuits in the country. (a) 1...
1. Which of the following statements are true: 1. Gravitational waves are ripples in spacetime travelling at the speed of light. 2. Gravitational waves passing through an object distort that object’s shape, stretching and...
Gravitational Wave and LIGO Topic: Science and Technology In News: In collaboration with LIGO, a gravitational wave detector is being set up in Maharashtra, India. The LIGO India project is expected to join the...
Gravitational Wave and LIGO Topic: Science and Technology In News: In collaboration with LIGO, a gravitational wave detector is being set up in Maharashtra, India. The LIGO India project is expected to join the...
