Mrinal Topic: Science and Technology In News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is celebrated 50th anniversary of its first composite solid propellant ‘Mrinal’. On February 21, 1969 this propellant was used to fly Rohini...
Olympic dream under threat as visa is denied to 2 Pak. shooters Topic: International Relations In News: India’s future as a host for sporting events remained uncertain following a decision by the International Olympic...
National Electronics Policy Topic: Science and Technology In News: The Union Cabinet approved the new National Electronics Policy 2019 that aims to achieve a turnover of $400 billion (about Rs. 26 lakh crore) for...
Half of India’s waste-to-energy plants defunct Topic: Environment and Ecology In News: Nearly half of India’s waste-to-energy (WTE) plants, meant to convert non-biodegradable waste, are defunct. Further, the country’s inability to segregate waste has...
INF Treaty Topic: International Relations In News: The U.S is suspending its obligations under the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty effective February 2 and will withdraw from the treaty in six months. More on...
19 amphibian species are critically endangered: ZSI list Topic: Environment and Ecology IN NEWS: An updated list of Indian amphibians was released on the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) website last week, with 19...
The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: The Lok Sabha has passed the New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill to set up a revamped International Arbitration Centre at...
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana to have separate High Courts Topic: Polity and Governance IN NEWS: Following a Supreme Court order to the Centre to notify the bifurcation of the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Courts...
India Post launches e-com portal Topic: e-Governance IN NEWS: India Post on Friday launched its own e-commerce website to help sellers, particularly rural artisans and SHGs sell their products across the country. More on...
Dam Safety Bill Topic: Government Policies IN NEWS: The government introduced the Dam Safety Bill, 2018 in the Lok Sabha which will enable the States and Union Territories to adopt uniform procedures to ensure safety...
