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PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the BWF World Championships, crushing Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara 21-7, 21-7 in just 38 minutes in a one-sided final. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated P. V. Sindhu. “The stupendously talented P. V. Sindhu makes India proud again! Congratulations to her […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the number of Microplastics in drinking water does not pose a health risk at current levels. This is the WHO’s first report into the consequences of microplastics on human health. WHO looked into the particular impact of Microplastics in faucet and drinking water. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019
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Ashok Gehlot’s flagship free medicine scheme secured the top position in the country in the ranking issued by the National Health Mission. NHM mission director Manoj Jhalani has issued a letter to health department informing that the state is ranked 1st in 16 states of the country in implementation of free medicine scheme in June.
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For the second time in three years Iran unveiled an anti-aircraft missile system, said to be produced to replace Russian-supplied S-300. Bavar-373 (meaning Belief in Persian) was first unveiled in August 2016 in the presence of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Bavar-373 is a domestically produced long-range road-mobile surface-to-air missile system.
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An icy ocean world in our solar system that could tell us more about the potential for life on other worlds is coming into focus with confirmation of the Europa Clipper mission’s next phase. The decision allows the mission to progress to completion of final design, followed by the construction and testing of the entire
Europa Clipper Mission to Jupiter’s Icy Moon Confirmed Read More »
Narendra Modi would be conferred with the highest civilian award by the United Arab Emirates as his visit to the Islamic nation draws to a close on 24 August. PM Modi reached Abu Dhabi, UAE on the second leg of his three-nation visit. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The development comes at a time when
UAE to Confer PM Modi with Highest Civilian Award Read More »
Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD)recognized significant contributions of State Governments, District teams, Block level teams and Field Functionaries at the POSHAN Abhiyaan Award Ceremony for 2018-19 held in New Delhi. The commitment of Associated Ministries and Development Partners were also appreciated during the Program and they were also felicitated with a Certificate. The
Smriti Zubin Irani confers POSHAN Abhiyaan Awards Read More »
During 2018-19, PNGRB had successfully completed award of 136 Geographical Areas (GAs) for development of City Gas Development (CGD) Network under 9th & 10th CGD Bidding Rounds. After 10th round, 70% of India’s population, 53% of geographical area, covering more than 400 districts, spread over 27 states and union territories, would have access to CGD
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The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Departments of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the retired employees are an asset for the country and their energies should
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Departments of Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said that policing has evolved over the years to adapt to the changing circumstances in
