March 2023

International Day of Drug Checking 2023 observed on 31st March

International Day of Drug Checking 2023 observed on 31st March

International Day of Drug Checking 2023: The International Day of Drug Checking is an annual event held on March 31st since 2017. The purpose of the day is to educate people about drugs and their effects and to promote harm reduction initiatives to reduce the risks associated with drug use. The primary goal is to […]

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World Bank Grants $363m Loan to Karnataka for Clean Drinking Water Supply

World Bank Grants $363m Loan to Karnataka for Clean Drinking Water Supply

World Bank supports clean drinking water supply to rural Karnataka: The World Bank has approved a USD 363 million loan to the Indian state of Karnataka, which will help provide clean drinking water to two million rural households. The initiative aims to install piped water connections in homes across the state, as well as build

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India’s Fixed Broadband Market to Drive Communication Services Revenue Growth

India’s Fixed Broadband Market to Drive Communication Services Revenue Growth

India’s Fixed Communication Services Predicted to Grow at 6.4% CAGR: According to a recent GlobalData report, India’s fixed communication services revenue is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%, rising from $10.2 billion in 2022 to $13.9 billion in 2027. The growth will be mainly driven by the fixed broadband

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A book titled “Phoolange” penned by Darjeeling-based writer Lekhnath Chhetri

A book titled “Phoolange” penned by Darjeeling-based writer Lekhnath Chhetri

A book titled “Phoolange” penned by Darjeeling-based writer Lekhnath Chhetri: The English translation of Nepali novel “Phoolange” will be released on April 17th by Penguin Random House India (PRHI). The book is written by Lekhnath Chhetri, a writer based in Darjeeling, and focuses on the failed Gorkha movement for a separate state. The original Nepali

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UPSC

Indradanush scheme : UPSC Daily Important Topic | 30 March 2023

Indradanush scheme : •Key Facts about the scheme : The Mission Indradhanush, depicting seven colours of the rainbow, aims to cover all those children by 2020 who are either unvaccinated, or are partially vaccinated against seven vaccine preventable diseases which include diphtheria, whooping cough, tetanus, polio, tuberculosis, measles and hepatitis B. Broad Objective : It

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FMD Mukt Bharat: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 29 March 2023

FMD Mukt Bharat Key Facts about the scheme : Broad Objective : 1. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is one of the most economically devastating contagious viral animal diseases affecting all susceptible cloven-footed animals. 2. In order to prevent economic losses due to Foot and Mouth Disease, a location specific programme called ‘Foot and Mouth

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