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Bhuvan Panchayat 3.0 launched by ISRO
On January 29, 2020, ISRO (Indian Space Research Organization) launched Bhuvan Panchayat version 3.0. Highlights Under the project, the ISRO will collaborate with Gram panchayat members to understand their data requirements. The portal will function with the help of satellite ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
10 more Wet lands declared Ramsar Sites: Maharashtra gets its first Ramsar site
On January 28, 2020, the Union Ministry declared that Ramsar Convention had added 10 more sites from India. Today, there are 37 Ramsar sites in the country. Highlights Among the 10 sites, Maharashtra (Nadur Madhameshwar) gets its first Ramsar site. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Supreme Court: African Cheetah permitted to be introduced in India
On January 28, 2020, Supreme Court ruled that African Cheetah shall be permitted to be introduced in India. The cat is being introduced on experimental basis. Highlights The Apex Court had put the move on hold 10 years back. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Final Estimate of 2018-19 & First Estimate of 2019-20 of Horticultural Crops Released
The Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare) has recently released the Final Estimates of 2018-19 of various Horticulture Crops. The first Advance Estimates of 2019-20 of Area and Production of various ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Historic Tripartite Agreement signed to resolve the Bodo issue
For a comprehensive solution to the Bodo issue, The Central Government and the State Government of Assam on Monday, 27th January 2020 signed a tripartite agreement with the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). The Bodo tribal group was demanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Resolution passed by Andhra Pradesh State Assembly to abolish the State’s Legislative council
The state assembly of Andhra Pradesh on Monday, 27th January 2020 passed a resolution to abolish the state’s legislative council. The decision was supported 151 members out of the total 175 members assembly, which includes 133 legislators of the ruling ..