CSIR
Established 26th September, 1942 Chairperson Prime Minister of India HQ : New Delhi About: It is an autonomous […]
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Convention to Combat Desertification
It is a UN convention It is a convention to Combat Desertification in those Countries experiencing serious drought and/or desertification,
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Gravitational Waves – UPSC Prelims
Gravitational Waves: Gravitational waves are oscillations in the fabric of space-time, moving at the speed of light and caused by
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Pressurized Water Reactors
They are one of three types of light water reactor (LWR), the other types being boiling water reactors (BWRs) and
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Mega Food Park Scheme – UPSC Prelims
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Food Processing Industries Objective: Aims to provide a mechanism to bring together farmers, processors and retailers
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Global Peace Index 2017
India is ranked 137/163 Last year India was ranked 141. The index is compiled every year by the Sydney-based think
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INS Khanderi
It is a scorpene class submarine It is the second of the six submarines being built as part of Project
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Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)
What is QIP? A QIP is a capital raising tool In a QIP a listed company can issue equity shares,
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Prasar Bharti
Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body It is established under the Prasar Bharati Act Established in 1997 It is the
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Orang tiger reserve
It is located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River. It is 49th Tiger Reserve of country, notified in 2016.