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Manipur Assembly adopts resolutions to implement NRC
The Manipur Assembly has resolved to implement the National Register of Citizens and establish a Read More …
Dr N. Kalaiselvi appointed first woman Director General of CSIR
The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet has cleared the name of N. Kalaiselvi, as Read More …
Earth experienced its shortest day on record
On June 29, the Earth completed one full spin (rotation)— a day — in 1.59 Read More …
What are the uses of molecular clock?
The molecular clock is used to estimate the time when two forms of life diverged Read More …
Jagdeep Dhankhar elected 14th Vice-President
National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate and former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the Read More …
NRIs allowed to pay utility bills through BBPS
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed NRIs to pay bills on behalf of Read More …
ISRO launches its Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, SSLV-D1
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on August 7 launched its the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle Read More …
Grand Onion Challenge
The Department of Consumer Affairs conducted a Video Conference regarding “Grand Onion Challenge” on August Read More …
Army conducts Exercise Skylight to test resilience of its satellite communications
The Indian Army tested the operational readiness of its satellite-based systems deployed across the country Read More …
No privilege to MPs from criminal proceedings during session: Venkaiah Naidu
Rajya Sabha Chairman said on August 5 that members have a wrong notion that they Read More …
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba gets 1-year extension
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on August 5 extended the tenure of Cabinet Read More …
Tonga volcano eruption: water vapor injection could weaken the ozone layer
According to a new study, the underwater volcano Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai, which erupted on January Read More …
L.S. College observatory included in UNESCO list
The 106-year-old astronomical observatory at the Langat Singh College, Muzaffarpur (Bihar) has been included on Read More …
SERB-SURE launched to augment research capabilities in state universities and colleges
A new scheme SERB-SURE was launched to augment the research capabilities in a structured way Read More …
Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 comes into effect from 4 August
The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022 has come into effect from 4th August, 2022. The Read More …
India achieves landmark milestone, over 75000 startups recognised so far
Union Minister for Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal on August 3 announced that India Read More …
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 introduced in Lok Sabha
Union Power Minister RK Singh on August 3 introduced the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 Read More …
Cabinet approves India’s Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister on August 3 approved India’s updated Nationally Read More …
What is Regulation of Markets in Crypto-Assets, or MiCA?
In May 2022, the European Parliament and Council, the legislative arms of the European Union, Read More …
India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites
India adds 10 more wetlands designated as Ramsar sites to make total 64 sites covering Read More …
What is Mineral Security Partnership (MSP)?
On 14 June 2022, the US government’s state department announced the formation of an international Read More …
Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021-Salient features
The Wild Life (Protection) Amendment Bill, 2021 was passed by Lok Sabha on on August Read More …
Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has Read More …
What is a Hellfire R9X missile?
Al-Qaida terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed by CIA in a US strike on July 31 Read More …