November 2019 | Page 3 of 10

IIT Jodhpur develop a method to reduce vehicular pollution

IIT Jodhpur has developed a catalytic converter for cars using Rajasthani clay which will be cheaper and more effective in reducing pollution. The catalytic converter is a device which is fitted to a vehicle’s exhaust to reduce the pollutants coming from it. This catalytic converter was developed by extracting Iron-Nickel-Cobalt nanoparticles from Rajasthani clay. Daily […]

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ISRO Successfully Launches CARTOSAT-3, 13 Nano-Satellites

The Indian Space Research Organisation has launched advanced earth imaging and mapping satellite CARTOSAT-3 along with 13 other commercial nano-satellites for the US from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. CARTOSAT-3 is the ninth in the series. This was the 74th launch vehicle mission from Sriharikota. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle PSLV-C47

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MoU between India and Saudi Arabia in the field of combating illicit trafficking

India and Saudi Arabia has signed MoU in the field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Chemical Precursors. Illegal Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade. Massive production and circulation of drugs through various convenient routes especially through Afghanistan is paving ways for high consumption of drugs amongst youth

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To Avoidance of Double Taxation Cabinet Approves Agreement between India and Chile

The Union Cabinet approved the signing of the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and Protocol between the Republic of India and the Republic of Chile for the elimination of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion and avoidance with respect to taxes on income. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 DTAA will facilitate elimination of

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70th Anniversary of Adoption of the Constitution of India

The 70th anniversary of adoption of the Constitution of India, being organized by the Indian Parliamentary Group, in the Central Hall of Parliament House on 26 November. It has the own importance in the history of independent India because on this day in 1949, the Constitution of India was adopted and it came in to

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Maharashtra Becomes the First State to Enact Bill to Protect Journalists

Maharashtra Legislative Assembly passed a much-anticipated bill seeking to protect journalists and media houses from attacks, with provisions for three years’ imprisonment and/or penalty. The offence shall be cognizable (police officer has the authority to make an arrest without a warrant and to start an investigation with or without the permission of a court) and

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Chhattisgarh panchayats to have disabled quota

The Chhattisgarh Cabinet has approved an amendment to the State Panchayati Raj Act, 1993, which makes mandatory the presence of a person with disabilities in all panchayats across the state. This implies that if differently abled members are not elected through the electoral process, then one member, either male or female, would be nominated by

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The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying emphasis on tribal welfare and issues related to water, agriculture, higher education and ease of living. Five sub-groups of Governors submitted their reports on these issues, and deliberated and identified actionable points in which governors can play a facilitating role. The conference took keen interest

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NCC celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota

National Cadet Corps, the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota. The NCC is at the forefront of contribution towards social causes and community development activities. Its cadets have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the fields of sports and adventure. They

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India is Ranked 44th in 2019 Nomuras Food Vulnerability Index

India is ranked 44 in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) that compiled the vulnerability of 110 countries in the world. The top 50 countries together account for almost 60 percent of the global population reflecting the massive number of individuals and households that are vulnerable. The NFVI ranks countries on the basis of their exposure

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