The term was making news as Indian Scientists develop a zinc rich variety of wheat by Biofortification. Some important observations for Prelims are as follows: What is Biofortification?...
The term “Equalization Levy” colloquially called “Google Tax” had made its first appearance in this year’s budget documents. The Government has put a 6% equalization levy on the...
The Indus river system comprises of three western rivers viz. Jhelum, Chenab and Indus; and three eastern rivers viz. Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. In 1960, the Indus Water...
In April 2016, the government shelved the idea of changing the wage calculation formula for MGNREGA; however, it increased the wages by about 6% for 2016-17. Here is...
Every year June 20 is observed as World Refugee Day to raise awareness of the situation of refugees throughout the world. The observance of the day seeks to...
Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg from Germany has won the 2016 European Grand Prix of Formula One. 2016 European Grand Prix title race was the eight race of the...
The Indian mixed recurve team of Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das has won the silver medal at the Archery World Cup held in Antalya, Turkey. In the final...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena inaugurated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna which was renovated by India. Sri Lankan President Sirisena was present at...
The Union Ministry of Power has launched ‘URJA’- Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan Mobile application for Urban Power Distribution Sector. It was launched by Union Power minister Piyush Goyal on...
Public sector aerospace and defence major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has unveiled indigenous Basic Trainer Aircraft (BTA) HTT-40 in Bengaluru. The aircraft made its maiden flight recently the...
