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Platypus of Australia under threat from climate change

Australia’s devastating drought, and other effects of climate change are pushing the iconic duck-billed platypus, a globally unique mammal, towards extinction. Platypuses were once considered widespread across the eastern Australian mainland and Tasmania, although not a lot is known about their distribution or abundance because of the species’ secretive and nocturnal nature. Daily Current Affairs […]

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ISRO to Send Humanoid Vyommitra in Space

Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) will send a half humanoid Vyommitra as a trial to space before Gaganyaan goes with astronauts. ISRO’s half humanoid Vyommitra will be placed in the first unmanned mission under ‘Gaganyaan’ and will simulate most of the human body functions. Vyommitra introduced herself as a prototype of the half humanoid being

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Wildlife census begins in Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve

The annual wildlife census has started in the Kalakkadu – Mundanthurai tiger sanctuary in Tamil Nadu. The survey, to be conducted in the entire 60,000 hectare area of the sanctuary, will continue till 27th of January. The first part of the survey will be devoted to taking count of carnivores like tiger, jackals etc, while

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Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti 2020

Subhash Chandra Bose Jayanti or birth anniversary is being celebrated on 23 January across India will full of fervour and zest. A revolutionary freedom fighter, Bose was a valiant leader who refused to bow down to Britishers during East India company’s rule over India that saw him rise to incredible powers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz 22 January 2020

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Centre may Consider ILP in Assam

The long-pending demand for the introduction of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) in Assam may come true any time after February as the Centre is learnt to be considering the move as the preliminary report of a high-level committee on Assam Accord”s Clause 6 suggests its need. All visitors, including people from other states of

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Marathi Language to Mandatory in all schools of Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government will make mandatory to teach Marathi language in all schools in the state irrespective of mediums of instructions. The government will frame a law in next month’s Assembly session, making it mandatory to teach Marathi language from Class 1 to Class 10 in all schools irrespective of media of all instructions. Daily

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India and Brazil to sign Strategic Action Plan

India and Brazil will upgrade their strategic partnership with an “action plan” and sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) when Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro visits as the Chief Guest of the Republic Day celebrations from 24-27. The Strategic Partnership Action Plan will serve as an “umbrella agreement”, for plans between the two countries to increase

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UP Govt launches Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana

Uttar Pradesh Government has launched Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana which will provide financial assistance to family of farmers who die or become handicapped while working in fields. Under the ‘Mukhyamantri Krishak Durghatna Kalyan Yojana’, if a farmer or any member of his family dies while working in a field, then they will be given

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First National Consultative Workshop on Strengthening Agri- Logistics in e-Nam

The Ministry for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organized the first National consultative workshop on Strengthening Agri- Logistics in e-National Agriculture Market (e-Nam) in New Delhi. The workshop aimed to strengthen agriculture and the rural economy as it will strengthen India to face challenges victoriously. The workshop is in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of

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