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What is the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM)?
On January 11, 2010, Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) was launched by the then Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh to achieve 20 GW solar capacity by the year 2022 which was increased under Prime Minister Modi's tenure to 100 GW by the said year.
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Science and Tech Weekly Brief: Check all important updates from December 7-11 here
Take a look at the detailed list of major events in Science and Technology that have occurred in the past one week that is from December 7-11, 2020. Know about Loon Internet Balloon, China's Artificial Sun, Robotic Surgery and more
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What is the difference between Rapid Transit (Metro) and Light Rail (Metrolite)?
In this article, we have highlighted the difference between the Rapid Transit (Metro) and Light Rail (Metrolite).
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What is Robotic Surgery?
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) standardised health policies across all health insurers to even cover robotic and bariatric surgeries- Know what is Robotic Surgery and its details, benefits and challenges here
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What is NEOM? Know all about Saudi Arabia’s $500 billion mega-city project
Here is the detailed information of Saudi Arabia's 500 billion dollar project, NEOM and why is it given such a name. Also, find out below what are the mega city's features, why is it called the futuristic city, its uniqueness and the geographical details of the city
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Anti-Conversion Law in Uttar Pradesh: Here's all about 'The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion law, 2020'
The Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Religious Conversion Law, 2020 is a law enacted by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, India to prohibit unlawful conversion from one religion to another by misinterpretation, force, undue influence, coercion, allurement or by any fraudulent means or by marriage.
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What is Green Hydrogen and its Importance- Know about the emerging clean energy source here
Green hydrogen production is based on the generation of hydrogen through electrolysis. Know about its importance, its uses, how it can be used to decarbonise the planet and its way forward here. Get to know about the advantages and the disadvantages of green hydrogen here
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Municipal Bonds in India: Definition, Types and List of Cities
A Municipal Bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or associated bodies in India to finance socio-economic development projects. Nine Indian cities have issued Municipal Bonds so far.
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Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO): Here's everything you should know
Two SCO summits were held in November 2020 and India took part in both of them, amid border tensions in the eastern Ladakh. Let us have a look at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summits held this year.
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MDH owner 'Mahashay' Dharampal Gulati Biography: From fifth-grade school dropout to highest-paid CEO in India
The owner of the MDH masala brand, 'Mahashay' Dharampal Gulati passed away in the wee hours on 3 December 2020 at the age of 97.
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What is Brain Fingerprinting?
Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature Profiling (BEOSP) is a method of interrogation where the suspect’s participation in the crime is investigated by studying the brain’s response.
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International Reports and India's Rank in various indexes 2019-2020
In this article, we have mentioned India's rank in various indexes in 2019-2020. These rankings are important examination topic for the candidates preparing for UPSC, SSC, RRB, Bank PO/Clerk or any other government and competitive examinations.
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Ayurveda PG students to perform surgeries: Key details of CCIM Regulations Amendment Act
The Central Council of Indian Medicine’s, CCIM has decided to allow Ayurveda practitioners to perform surgeries. Central Council of Indian Medicine, CCIM, allowed Ayurvedic PG students to receive formal training to perform a variety of procedures, including general surgery, orthopedic, ophthalmology, ENT, and dental procedures and surgeries.
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One Nation, One Election: Requirement, benefits, significance and more
One Nation, One Election has been in discussion. Know the key details, its significance, its pros, and cons, about One Voter list and other details from the exam point of view here
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Explained: New Labour Laws 2020
In this article, we have mentioned about new Labour Codes which have replaced 29 existing Labour Laws to simplify and modernise labour regulation.
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Nurturing Neighbourhood Challenge: Significance, Benefits and Process details
Nurturing Neighbourhoods Challenge has been recently launched to improve Indian cities and public spaces for the well being of the young children and their caretakers. Take a look at the significance, importance, benefits, and other details of the Challenge here.
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What is Indian Army's Operation 500?
Indian army has launched Operation 500. It is one of the many missions of the Indian Army against terrorist attacks by Pakistan. Take a look at the details of the operation, its significance, and other details about it below
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Science & Tech Weekly Brief: Check out the top 5 events of past week here
Science and Technology Weekly Brief provides you with all the major updates of the past one week in the field of Science and Tech from an exam point of view. Check out the latest events, know all major details in this field below.
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Timeline of Delhi Sultanate
The establishment of the Delhi Sultanate began with the invasion of Muhammad Ghori. He had brought a large number of slaves and appointment them as officers. After that man dynasties ruled the Delhi Sultanate. Here, we have provided a timeline of the Delhi Sultanate in chronological order and causes of the decline of Delhi Sultanate.
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Development of Education during British Period in India
Education policy of the British: In pre-British days, Hindus and Muslims were educated through Pathsala and Madrassa respectively, but their advent created a new place of learning i.e. Missionaries. So that, they can create a class of Indian who would be “Indian in blood and colour, but English in taste” who would act as interpreters between the Government and the masses.
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