A recent IUCN study, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind, highlighted the effects of climate change on gender-based violence. Effects Highlighted: The study showed that climate...
A US federal appeals court is to consider if the men only drafting in the US military is constitutional or not. Drafting: Drafting, also known as conscription, is...
March 3rd is observed as the World Wildlife Day. The 2020 observation is on the theme of ‘Sustaining all life on earth’. CITES: March 3rd is observed as...
The internet restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir was partially relaxed and internet connectivity is, now, to be available with mac-binding. Mac-binding: Mac-binding is the binding of the MAC...
The Ministry of Home Affairs has given its approval for the use of Artificial Facial Recognition System (AFRS) for identification of missing children, unrecognised corpses and criminals. AFRS:...
The Supreme Court quashed ban on cryptocurrency imposed by the Reserve Bank of India. This is expected to revive the almost extinct industry in India. Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency is...
On March 4, 2020, the Union Cabinet under PM Modi cleared the Foreign Direct Investment Policy on Civil Aviation. According to the policy, 100% FDI is permitted in...
Former Indian spinner Sunil Joshi has been named Chairman of the National selection panel by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) of BCCI. The Cricket Advisory Committee has shortlisted...
The 16-year-old Indian cricketer Shafali Verma was seen in news recently, as she was placed in the top spot in the ICC women’s T20 International rankings. She achieved...
The second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) was recently launched by the Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The total project outlay is Rs 1,40,881...
