About: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) under the Ministry of Culture is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of the nation. Maintenance of ancient monuments and archaeological sites and remains of national importance …
What’s in the news? Recently, the Election Commission of India (ECI) wrote to the Law Ministry, proposing to extend the facility of postal ballots to overseas non-resident Indians (NRIs) for the Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and …
CONTEXT India’s health care consists of 70% private and 30% public in a country where 80% people do not have any protection for health the out-of-pocket expense is as high as 62%. Public spending in health care is merely 1.13% …
About DAC Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is constituted under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for overall guidance of the defence procurement planning process. It includes Defence Minister as Chairman and chiefs of tri-services, Defence Secretary, Secretary Defence Research & Development, …
About NDB The New Development Bank (NDB) created by the BRICS countries formally came into existence at the Ufa Summit (Russia) in 2015. It was established with the objective of financing infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other …
India and Bangladesh signed seven agreements recently to expand cooperation in diverse areas, and restored a cross-border rail link which was in operation till 1965. The restoration of the Chilahati-Haldibari railway link and signing of the pacts, providing for cooperation …
Why in News? A bacterium called Zobellella denitrificans ZD1, has now been reported to aid in the production of bioplastics. They feed on sludge, wastewater and produce polyhydroxybutyrate. The researchers say that this can help reduce the burden on landfills. …
Why in News? The first of three stealth frigates, Himgiri, being built by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE) under Project 17A for the Navy was launched into water. About Project 17A The coveted ‘Project 17A’ was cleared …
About Kolleru lake It is a natural eutrophic lake (a lake with high productivity, high nutrients and with dark water. The water is usually not good for drinking purpose) in Andhra Pradesh, situated between the two major river basins of …
About Amur Falcon The Amur falcon is a small raptor (Raptor is a bird which preys on other small animals) of the falcon family. It breeds in south-eastern Siberia and Northern China before migrating in large flocks across India and …