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Global Annual Report released by United Nations World Food Programme

The World Food Programme of the United Nations recently released its fourth annual report on Food Crisis. According to the report, the food crisis has grown by 10%....

April 22, 2020

World Press Freedom Index: India ranks 142nd

On April 22, 2020, the Global Press freedom Index was launched. India ranked 142nd in the index and had dropped two places. Highlights: India The World Press Freedom...

April 22, 2020

Indonesia’s Gold Mining

9 people were killed in an illegal gold mine in West Sumatra province of Indonesia due to landslides. Gold in Indonesia Indonesia accounts for about 4% of global...

April 22, 2020

WHO Guidelines for Ramadan Practices

The World Health Organisation has released guidelines to be followed for celebration of Ramadan in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Ramadan Ramadan is a religious occasion...

April 22, 2020

Civil Service Day

April 21st is celebrated as Civil Service Day in India in recognition of the contributions of the civil servants to the public. About the Civil Service Day The...

April 22, 2020

Zakat

The Grand Mufti of Dubai announced that the zakat for this year can be paid to COVID-19 patients and disadvantaged persons in the form of food and urged...

April 22, 2020

Fish Gill-based Electro-catalyst

Scientists at INST have developed a low cost, bio-inspired electro-catalyst from fish gills for use in energy conversion devices. Electro-catalyst Catalyst is a compound that alters the rate...

April 22, 2020

India Post Payment Bank

The India Post Payment Bank has recorded an all-time high of 1,09,000 transactions, worth nearly 23 crore INR in light of the lockdown. About IPPB The India Post...

April 22, 2020

Central Administrative Tribunal

The government announced that the functioning of the Central Administrative Tribunal is to remain suspended till May 3rd, in light of the lockdown condition. About CAT The Central...

April 22, 2020

TIFAC

The TIFAC is to come up with a white paper on strategizing the revival of the Indian economy after the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course. Key Focus of...

April 22, 2020

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