BIMSTEC : Kathmandu Declaration
The 4th BIMSTEC Summit concluded in Kathmandu with signing and adoption of Kathmandu Declaration by all the seven members (India, […]
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Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)
Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has introduced Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA) to systematically rank education
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National REDD+ Strategy
What is Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD)? REDD is set of steps designed to use market and
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Exercise Peace Mission 2018
It is a joint military exercise of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Held in Chebarkul, Russia. This is the first
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BIMSTEC as an alternative to SAARC
Stagnation of SAARC: Two major factors have driven India’s interests in the BIMSTEC forum. A key reason for India to
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Civil Society and its need
What is civil Society? The society considered as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity is
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Child Shelters
Facts: Out of 185 shelter homes audited across the country, only 19 had “all the records of a child that
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Vostok-2018
Vostok-2018 will be the biggest war games conducted by Russia. Vostok-2018 will involve participation of units from Russian Army, Air
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Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) AFSPA was enacted in 1958 to bring ‘disturbed’ areas declared under control. It empowers
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Prime Minister’s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC)
PM-STIAC Union Government has constituted new 21-member advisory panel on science, technology and innovation. It will be headed by Principal