Higher Education Commission of India Act 2018 (Draft)
Context: The government is set to replace the apex higher education regulator, University Grants Commission (UGC), with a higher education […]
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Untied Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)
UNRWA is relief and human development agency of UN which supports more than 5 million registered Palestinian refugees, and their
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Jaitapur Nuclear Power Plant
It is proposed 9900 MW nuclear power project to come at Madban village of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra (west coast
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Mycorrhizal fungi
Mycorrhizal fungi is hosted by the trees in their roots to receive nutrients from the soil. These fungi provide essential
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Aldabra Giant Tortoise is endemic to Aldabra Atoll in Seychelles. It is said to be one of the largest species
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Bharat-22 ETF
Bharat 22 is a well-diversified ETF spanning six sectors — basic materials, energy, finance, industrials, FMCG and utilities. It was
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UDAY : Rural Power Supply Status
Electrification Status: The Centre has claimed 100% electrification of all villages and 83% of all households across the country. It
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Foreign portfolio investment (FPI)
Foreign Portfolio Investment: FPI consists of securities and other financial assets passively held by foreign investors. It does not provide
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Assumption Island
Assumption Island is a small island situated southwest of Seychelles main and largest island of Mahe. It is situated very