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Raccoon Dog

March 18, 2023

Raccoon Dog, also known as Chinese or Asian raccoon dog is a fox-like canid endemic to East Asia. Its face has racoon-like markings and is closely related to foxes. It has unique traits when compared with canids (dogs, foxes and ..

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Women and Men in India 2022 Report

March 18, 2023

The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Women and Men in India 2022 report on March 16, 2023. The report revealed that India’s sex ratio, or the number of females per 1,000 males, is expected to improve ..

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Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis

March 18, 2023

Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) is a lethal fungus that causes chytridiomycosis – a deadly disease that is wiping out hundreds of amphibian species. The pathogen affects the keratin in the skin of amphibians and is spreading across Africa, killing out or ..

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Startup20 Engagement Group

March 18, 2023

The second meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group under India’s G20 Presidency will be held on 18-19 March in Gangtok, Sikkim. This meeting will provide a unique opportunity to promote startups in North East India. The event is set to ..

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Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 2, 2023 [Mock Test]

March 18, 2023

1. Consider the following statements about Sendai Framework: It is an initiative launched by World Meteorological Organization in 2015 in Sendai, Japan. It is the successor instrument to the Hyogo Framework for Action. It is an initiative to saves lives, assets ..

PM MITRA Parks

March 18, 2023

The Indian government recently announced the establishment of seven PM MITRA Parks in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh. These parks are inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 5F vision, which aims to boost the ..

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Narayani River

March 18, 2023

Namami Gange Program is a flagship program launched by the Government of India in 2014 to clean and rejuvenate the River Ganga. The program is aimed at reducing the pollution levels and restoring the ecological balance of the river. Under ..

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herSTART

March 18, 2023

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh recently highlighted the newly created ‘herSTART’ platform, which aims to support women-led startups and encourage women entrepreneurs. The platform was launched in October 2022 by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC). The platform ..

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Online Gaming in India: The Taxation Quandary

March 18, 2023

The online gaming sector in India has seen significant growth in recent years, and has the potential to contribute significantly to the country’s goal of becoming a USD 1 trillion digital economy, generating substantial employment, and fostering innovation. However, the ..

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Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation

March 18, 2023

The Railway Women’s Welfare Central Organisation (RWWCO) is an apex body responsible for the welfare of railwaymen and their families. RWWCO annually honours the services of selected women employees of Group-C & Group-D for their outstanding services. The purpose is ..

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