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Lifestyle Aug 09, 2020

If I Had Foreseen Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I Would Have Torn Up My Formula in 1905 – Albert Einstein

Pregnant women began experiencing higher rates of miscarriage and death of their infants due to radioactive radiations. And the children who were exposed to the radiation in their mother's womb experienced intellectual disabilities and impaired growth, increased rate of developing cancer and also microcephaly (a condition where a baby's head is much smaller than expected).
World Aug 07, 2020

Bangladesh to Construct Memorial for Indian Soldiers Martyred in 1971 Liberation War

According to a press release issued by the govt of Bangladesh on Friday, Liberation War Affairs Minister AKM Muzammel Haq recalled the support of the government and people of India during the Bangladesh liberation war against Pakistan in 1971.
India Aug 06, 2020

UPSC Rejects Questioning on Social Media Regarding Less Number of Recommended Candidates Against Vacancies

It clarified that as against 927 vacancies for the examination, the Commission, in the first instance, has released the result of 829 candidates and has also maintained a reserve list.
World Aug 06, 2020

Hiroshima Survivors Mark 75th Anniversary of Atomic Attack

20th century has witnessed the progress of mankind at a rapid pace like no other. From Telegram to E-mail, from rails to planes, humans even reached the Moon in this century. But this century also witnessed bloodiest wars and devastation to mankind ever. And none can be more horrific than the Hiroshima atomic bombing that took place on August 6, 1945 in Japan.
India Aug 05, 2020

Ram Temple Construction at Ayodhya Will Become Epitome of the Civilizational Identity, Says Senior Journalist Praful Ketkar

"The movement for the construction of Ram temple was going on for five centuries. Since 1985 various cases were pending in different courts. This is a faith of crores of Indians and Hindus spread across the world who wanted to see Ram temple a reality. So the fifth of August is going to be a very historic day in the country's history.
India Jul 05, 2020

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan: PMGDISHA Turning India's Digital Dream into Reality

The digital India campaign has hit right on the bull's eye as it shows very encouraging results with high participation from the citizens. One of the key objectives of the Digital India campaign was to make every citizen digitally literate and the results show very promising results: 3.62 crore enrollment under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyaan.
India Jun 28, 2020

He Came, He Saw, He Conquered! Remembering Gurtej Singh: The Valiant Soldier of Galwan

The 3 Punjab's Ghatak Platoon was called upon to reinforce the outnumbered Bihar regiment fighters at Galwan valley on the eve of June 15. When they rushed to counter the Chinese affront, Gurtej Singh was only carrying his customary Kirpan and an assortment of sticks, rods, and knives.
India Jun 24, 2020

Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan Yojana to Provide Work to Migrant Workers For 125 Days

The Government considered multiple options to help these migrant workers in any means possible. The central government ordered to set up thousands of camps to house lakhs of migrants with proper arrangement of food and other necessary items.
India Jun 24, 2020

Post Unlock 1, Economic Indicators Show Gradual Recovery in All Sectors: Finance Ministry

Services: Railway freight traffic improved by 26 percent in May (8.26 crore tonnes) over April (6.54 crore tonnes), though still lower than previous year levels. The improvement is likely to continue in June in sync with growth in the movement of goods on National Highways.
India Jun 11, 2020

India's Economy to Register Sharp Growth Rate at 9.5% in Next Fiscal: Fitch Forecast

The coronavirus pandemic also forced the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to ease monetary policy by cutting policy rates and providing liquidity through long-term repo operations to boost the economy.
India Jun 02, 2020

Cyclone Nisarga: Pre-Monsoon Cyclones Have a Direct Link With Climate Change, Says Scientist

Almost all tropical Cyclonic storms are concentrated in East Asia, North America and Central American regions. The North Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal account for 7% of world’s cyclones however their impact is comparatively high and more devastating.
India Jun 02, 2020

Cyclone Nisarga Update: IMD Issues Red Alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra As Storm Intensifies Over Arabian Sea

Home Minister Amit Shah held a high level review meeting with officials of IMD, NDMA, NDRF, and Indian Coast Guard on preparedness for dealing with the brewing Cyclone on June 1. He held a video conference meeting with Chief Ministers of Gujarat, Maharashtra and administrator of Daman and Diu and assured Centre’s help in view of the impending Cyclone.
India Jun 01, 2020

Monsoon 2020 Weather Update: Southwest Monsoon Hits Kerala Coast; Yellow Alert for Nine States Amid Cyclone Nisarga

There is a possibility of thunderstorms in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Mizoram, Marathwada, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and coastal Karnataka. Showers may also occur over Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, interior parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Cyclone Nisarga over the Arabian Sea.
India Jun 01, 2020

Monsoon 2020 Forecast: Southwest Monsoon Season Likely to Be Normal, Says IMD

All the main factors required for the onset of monsoon have been satisfactory. We have hence declared the onset of monsoon in Kerala, Dr M. Mohapatra, Director General of IMD informed.
Lifestyle May 31, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Research: How India Is Gearing Up to Foster Legacy of Being ‘Pharmacy of the World’

It accounts to 60-80% of the UN's annual vaccine procurement and is the source of 60,000 generic drug brands. With this humongous capacity, Indian companies are helping to produce and distribute vaccines to the world turning the 2020 Coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity for strengthening vaccine diplomacy.
India May 31, 2020

Mann Ki Baat Key Takeaways: PM Narendra Modi Lauds COVID-19 Warriors, Emphasises on 'People Driven Fight' and Stresses on Social Distancing; Here Are All Details

Prime Minister presented the 12th edition of Mann Ki Baat 2.0, comparing the present edition to earlier edition when many of the activities were at a standstill but have resumed later.
Lifestyle May 30, 2020

World No Tobacco Day 2020 Date And Theme: Know The Significance of the Day That Encourages People to Quit Smoking

Tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year. More than 7 million of those deaths are the result of direct tobacco use while around 1.2 million are the result of non-smokers being exposed to second-hand smoke.
Technology May 30, 2020

Mulethi or Glycyrrhizin Could Help in Inhibiting Replication of the Coronavirus Says a Science Study

A research paper published in the science magazine Lancet suggests that glycyrrhizin or Mulethi (as commonly known in India) could help in inhibiting the replication of the SARS-associated coronavirus infection.
Lifestyle May 27, 2020

COVID-19: From Recovery Rate to Future of the Disease, Here Is What Expert Says About the Situation in Upcoming Months

The Common citizen does not need N95 mask and even where people are at home quarantine, surgical mask is sufficient. A common man only needs a face cover. A face cover means it should cover mouth and nose. Such covers can be easily made at home but keep changing it because hygiene is really important to fight this pandemic, Dr Saini informed.
Lifestyle May 27, 2020

COVID-19 Vaccine Research: The Serum Institute Begins Trial of Recombinant BCG Vaccine

In an exclusive conversation with Prasar Bharati, the spokesperson of Serum Institute said that human trials of recombinant BCG vaccine are being conducted in 30 hospitals and institutes in the country including Ruby Hall, Jehangir Hospital, KEM Hospital, Pune. The trial of this vaccine, which increases immunity, is expected to be completed soon.

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If I Had Foreseen Hiroshima and Nagasaki, I Would Have Torn Up My Formula in 1905 – Albert Einstein

Bangladesh to Construct Memorial for Indian Soldiers Martyred in 1971 Liberation War

UPSC Rejects Questioning on Social Media Regarding Less Number of Recommended Candidates Against Vacancies

Hiroshima Survivors Mark 75th Anniversary of Atomic Attack

Ram Temple Construction at Ayodhya Will Become Epitome of the Civilizational Identity, Says Senior Journalist Praful Ketkar

Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan: PMGDISHA Turning India's Digital Dream into Reality

He Came, He Saw, He Conquered! Remembering Gurtej Singh: The Valiant Soldier of Galwan

Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyan Yojana to Provide Work to Migrant Workers For 125 Days

Post Unlock 1, Economic Indicators Show Gradual Recovery in All Sectors: Finance Ministry

India's Economy to Register Sharp Growth Rate at 9.5% in Next Fiscal: Fitch Forecast

Cyclone Nisarga: Pre-Monsoon Cyclones Have a Direct Link With Climate Change, Says Scientist

Cyclone Nisarga Update: IMD Issues Red Alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra As Storm Intensifies Over Arabian Sea

Monsoon 2020 Weather Update: Southwest Monsoon Hits Kerala Coast; Yellow Alert for Nine States Amid Cyclone Nisarga

Monsoon 2020 Forecast: Southwest Monsoon Season Likely to Be Normal, Says IMD

COVID-19 Vaccine Research: How India Is Gearing Up to Foster Legacy of Being ‘Pharmacy of the World’

Mann Ki Baat Key Takeaways: PM Narendra Modi Lauds COVID-19 Warriors, Emphasises on 'People Driven Fight' and Stresses on Social Distancing; Here Are All Details

World No Tobacco Day 2020 Date And Theme: Know The Significance of the Day That Encourages People to Quit Smoking

Mulethi or Glycyrrhizin Could Help in Inhibiting Replication of the Coronavirus Says a Science Study

COVID-19: From Recovery Rate to Future of the Disease, Here Is What Expert Says About the Situation in Upcoming Months

COVID-19 Vaccine Research: The Serum Institute Begins Trial of Recombinant BCG Vaccine

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Rahul Gandhi Tweets ‘EIA 2020 Draft Must be Withdrawn to Stop Loot of The Nation’

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Video of Andrea Pirlo Outfoxing Cristiano Ronaldo Goes Viral Following Former AC Milan Midfielder’s Appointment As Juventus Manager

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