Month: May 2019

National Register of Citizens (NRC) In News: The Supreme Court urged the Assam State National Register of Citizens (NRC) Coordinator to ensure that those who have appealed against non-inclusion of their names in the NRC must get a fair hearing, Read More …

National Schedule Caste Schedule Tribe Hub In News: NSIC signs MOU with Ministry of MSME. The MOU envisages provision of enhanced services by NSIC under its marketing, financial, technology and other support services schemes for MSMEs in the country. Details: Read More …

Veer Savarkar In News: On May 28, 2019, birth anniversary of freedom fighter Veer Savarkar was observed. Key facts: In Pune, Savarkar founded the “Abhinav Bharat Society”. He was also involved in the Swadeshi movement and later joined Tilak’s Swaraj Read More …

UNESCO World Heritage Sites In News: The Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh has been included in tentative list of the World Heritage Sites of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). About Orchha Town: It is Situated on the Read More …

Measles outbreaks in USA In News: United States (US) is in the middle of its worst measles outbreaks since last 25 years. A paper, published in the Lancet, places India among seven countries that pose high risk for spread of Read More …

The dispute between Britain and Mauritius over Chagos islands In News: The United Nation General Assembly (UNGA) has passed a non-binding resolution asking United Kingdom (UK) to return Chagos Archipelago in Indian Ocean to Mauritius. Details: The UK should end Read More …

‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme In News: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme in an attempt to woo wealthy individuals and exceptional talents from all over the world. The “Golden Card” visa includes categories: Read More …

Ongole cattle In News: Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu has called for protecting Ongole cattle breed. About Ongole cattle: It is an indigenous cattle breed that originates from Prakasam District in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The breed Read More …

Vayoshreshtha Samman In News: Nominations for Vayoshreshtha Samman- National Awards for Senior Citizens 2019 for individuals/institutions have been invited. About Vayoshreshtha Samman: Vayoshreshtha Samman is a Scheme of National Awards instituted by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (D/o Read More …

Mt Makalu In News: 18 member Indian Army Mountaineering Expedition team to Mt Makalu (8485m) successfully scaled the peak on 16 May 2019. Details: About Mt Makalu: Among the eight mountains in Nepal above 8000m, Mt. Makalu is the fourth Read More …