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SDG 6: Ensure Save Drinking Water, Sanitation & Hygiene

SDG 6: ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER, SANITATION & HYGIENE Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene is a fundamental human need critical for health and well-being. As the global population grows and urbanizes, and as water deman…

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Port Blair Renamed As Sri Vijaypuram

PORT BLAIR RENAMED AS SRI VIJAYAPURAM On September 13, 2024, Union Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will be renamed as Sri Vijaya Puram. Reason for Change: Union Ministe…

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Ayushman Bharat For Senior Citizens

The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has been expanded to cover all Indians aged 70 years and older, regardless of their income. This expansion, approved by the Union Cabinet, marks a significant milest…

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All About Weather Forecasting

Weather forecasting is the foresight of the weather, thus temperature, humidity, wind speed, cloud cover and even precipitation within a given period of time in a particular region can be predicted.

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Sputnik 1 - First Artificial Satellite

Sputnik-I, the first artificial satellite into orbit around the Earth. It was metallic ball like with a smooth, spherical shape of 58 cm (23 inches) in diameter and only 83.6 kgs in mass.

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How much fees for UPSC coaching in Delhi?

The fees of UPSC coaching in Delhi depending upon few parameters such as, reputation of the coaching institute, length of the coaching period, and extent of the course.

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SDG 5: Gender Equality

Goal 5 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) focuses on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls. Ending all discrimination against women and girls is not only a fundamental human right but also essential…

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S Jaishankar Visits Germany

Jaishankar’s recent visit to Germany has been important in deepening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership. His meetings in Berlin with German leaders have focused on expanding collaboration across various sectors and addressing…

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SDG 4: Quality Education & Lifelong Learning Opportunities

Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4) aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. SPECIFIC TARGETS Primary and Secondary Education: 4.1: Ensure all girls and boys…

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Crown Prince Of Abu Dhabi Visits India

His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, is on an official visit to India from September 9-10, 2024, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. This marks Sheikh Khal…

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Tsunami Early warning system

Tsunami Early Warning System refers to a system used in identifying tsunamis in the initial stages and alerting the communities on the potential dangers associated with the natural disaster.

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Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 - All You Need to Know!

The Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 Act was passed in view of outbreak of the bubonic plague in Bombay Presidency in 1890s. Readily, the colonial authorities required legal tools in order to effectively address the epidemic.

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Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Award, 2024

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies (Swachh Vayu Diwas) was observed on September 7, 2024, in Jaipur. The event was marked by the presentation of the Swachh Vayu Survekshan Awards, which recognize cities for their air qu…

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Manav Sampada Portal – All You Need to Know!

Manav Sampada is a multifaceted comprehensive portal that envisions addressing the need of Human Resources Management Solutions (HRMS) in multiple governmental sectors. This will equally serve as a one-stop-shop in manpower planni…

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Jan Soochna Portal

Jan Soochna Portal is a revolutionary idea to avail correct information of government schemes, services and facilities at grass root level. The Rajasthan state government under the Department of Information and Technology has init…

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Polygraph Test

A polygraph test is a very complex tool that identifies the physiological indices of an individual while answering questions. The responses are then further rated or evaluated with the view of having an idea or as a conclusion whe…

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SDG 2: Zero Hunger

to eradicate hunger and ensure food security for all by 2030. THE TARGETS End Hunger: Goal: Ensure access to safe, nutritious, and sufficient food for all individuals, especially the poor and vulnerable, year-round. End Malnutriti…

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