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Iron Ore Reserves and Production in India: Know about Jiling Langlota and Guali mines of Odisha
Odisha has started iron ore production in two of its mines recently. They are named Jiling Langlota and Guali iron ore mines. Know about the iron ore production in India, iron ore sites and other details here
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How are temples regulated in India? Know all about temple trusts, laws and gender discrimination here
Temple Trusts in India are an old concept. It has however always been seen that these trusts lack women representation. Know about the laws governing the religions in India, how temples are regulated and other details here
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List of Dadasaheb Phalke Award (1969-2021) Winners
The Father of Indian Cinema 'Dadasaheb Phalke' was born in Mumbai on 30 April 1870. He made the first Indian feature film Raja Harishchandra in the year 1913. In his memory, the Government of India introduced the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1969.
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What is Twitter Diplomacy? All about Twiplomacy's importance, advantages and disadvantages here
Twitter is the new tool for diplomacy now-a-days. Almost every world leader has his/her account on this social media platform. This has lead it to be a platform for soft diplomacy. Know all about Twitter Diplomacy or 'Twiplomacy '
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What is Transit Anticipatory Bail? All you need to know
Know what is an anticipatory transit bail here. The bail type has been in news due to the recent applications of Shantanu Muluk and Nikita Jacob. Get to know about bail, its types and its uses here
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Static GK and Current Events Questions and Answers: 17th February 2021
Take the following GK Quiz listed below. The questions have been prepared keeping in mind the various competitive exams that are to take place in the coming months.
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Explained: 'Made in India' Arjun Main Battle Tank MK 1-A handed over to the Indian Army by PM Modi
In the article below know all about Made in India Arjun Battle Tank MK 1-A handed over to Indian Army by PM Modi recently in Chennai.
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Farm Laws 2020 Explained: Everything you need to know about the new agriculture reforms in India
The SC stayed the implementation of the Farm Acts 2020 constituted a four-member committee to make recommendations within two months. The panel has notified a dedicated portal to get views of farmers individually. The Government has proposed that the implementation of Farm Laws 2020 should be kept on hold for a period of one to one and a half years, which the farmers have refused. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait stated that there will be a three-hour-long 'Chakka Jam' on 6 February 2021.
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Aung San Suu Kyi Biography: Birth, Age, Early Life, Education, Husband, Political Career, House Arrest and More
Aung San Suu Kyi is a Burmese politician, diplomat, author and Nobel laureate. She was detained by Myanmar's military in a pre-dawn raid on 1 February 2021 in response to election fraud.
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Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Here's all you need to know about 8 lane greenfield expressway
The Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is an under-construction controlled access highway connecting India's National Capital (Delhi) with Financial Capital (Mumbai)-- the longest expressway in India.
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CBDC in India: What is Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)?
The Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill, 2021 will be introduced by the GOI to ban trading and investments in private crypto-currencies such as Bitcoin and will provide the RBI with the legal powers to develop CBDC.
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What is 'Smellicopter Drone' and how it works?
Smellicopter is an autonomous drone that uses a live antenna from a moth to navigate towards smells. It can also sense and avoid obstacles in its way while flying.
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Union Budget 2021: 20 Interesting Facts About Indian Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman presented the first paperless Union Budget in India's history on 1 February 2021 in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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What is Cyber Security Insurance Policy?
The Working Committee set up by the IRDAI has proposed detailed regulations to address cyber risks. It has recommended the introduction of a Cyber Liability Policy that will protect the policyholders from cybercrimes.
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What are Green Bonds?
Green Bond is a debt instrument that is specially reserved to raise money for climate and environmental projects. In 2009, first official Green Bond was released by the World Bank.
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What is 'Green Tax' on vehicles in India?
In a bid to curb the pollution in the country, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved a proposal to levy a 'Green Tax' on old vehicles
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What is DIKSHA e-learning Platform?
DIKSHA is an initiative of the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
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East Container Terminal (ECT) Project: All you need to know
Amid the pressure from trade unions who opposed the joint venture, Sri Lankan Cabinet helmed by PM Mahinda Rajapaksa unanimously agreed to run the ECT as a fully-owned operation of the state-run SLPA.
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Republic Day 2021: Facts about Vande Mataram (The National Song of India)
Republic Day 2021: Vande Mataram’ is the national song of India. It was written by Mr. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay to praise the Mother India on 7th November, 1875, and was published in a Bengali fiction novel ‘Anandmath’. Let us read some important facts about the National Song of India 'Vande Mataram'.
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Republic Day 2021: Facts and Code of Conduct of Indian National Flag
Republic Day 2021: It is celebrated in India on 26 January every year to mark the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect and the country became a republic. Let us have a look at the features and some interesting facts about National Flag.
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