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• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 23, Jun 2021

Why in news: World’s first GM rubber sapling planted in AssamThe plant was developed at the Kerala-based Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII).It was planted at Rubber board’s Sarutari research farm in Guwahati.Issue with natural RubberNatural rubber is a

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 23, Jun 2021

She was the first female student of the first batch of the Sree Swathi Thirunal Music AcademyShe was awarded the Padma Shri in 2017 for her contributions to Carnatic music.She is also a recipient of M.G.Radhakrishnan Award (2016), Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2009)In 2006, she

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 23, Jun 2021

Section 12(iii) of the Disaster Management Act says the National Authority shall recommend guidelines for the minimum standards of relief to be provided to persons affected by disaster, which shall include “ex gratia assistance on account of loss of life as also assistance o

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 23, Jun 2021

Why in news: Justice Indira Banerjee and Justice Aniruddha Bose have recused themselves from hearing cases relating to West Bengal.Why does a judge rescueThe practice stems from the cardinal principle of due process of law that nobody can be a judge in her own caseAccording

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 22, Jun 2021

 Developed by the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga, Ministry of Ayush in partnership with the World Health Organisation focussing on mobile-Yoga. The application will contain training and practice videos and audios based on Common Yoga Protocol which can be u

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 22, Jun 2021

Context: Indira Gandhi Canal repair accomplished in record timeThe Indira Gandhi Canal (originally, Rajasthan Canal) is the longest canal of India.The canal begins at the Harike Barrage—at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers in the Indian Punjab​Objective

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 22, Jun 2021

Context: Corpses did not add to Ganga pollutionNamami Gange Programme’, is an Integrated Conservation Mission, approved as ‘Flagship Programme’ by the Union Government in June 2014 with budget outlay of Rs.20,000 CrorePurpose: To accomplish the twin objective

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 21, Jun 2021

Yoga is an ancient physical, mental and spiritual practice that originated in India.The word ‘yoga’ derives from Sanskrit and means to join or to unite, symbolizing the union of body and consciousness.On 11 December 2014, the United Nations proclaimed 21st June as th

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 21, Jun 2021

The Talwar-Class guided missile frigate is a modified Krivak III-Class frigate in service with the Indian Navy.Built by Baltiysky Zavod Yantar Shipyard, the frigate supports naval forces during air, surface and sub-surface missions.It is also used to detect and destroy enemy sub

• Integrity Education, Delhi
• 21, Jun 2021

MH-60R Seahawk helicopters will replace the Sea King helicopters of Indian Navy.MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopter is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter.It is the most capable naval helicopter available today designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers and ai