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What is a state of emergency?
March 6, 2018 16:31 IST
In a state of emergency, a government has the authority to execute certain actions that it's not normally permitted to perform.
What is a totaliser machine?
March 5, 2018 16:45 IST
The Commission had suggested the use of totaliser first to the UPA government in 2008 and several subsequent demands including a PIL in the Supreme Court in 2014 sought mixing up of votes from different booths.
What is SSC paper leak case
March 5, 2018 16:20 IST
SSC paper leak: Following the allegations, the Paper I conducted on February 21 was cancelled by the Commission on account of technical issues, to enquire into the leakage of paper.
What is IPFT?
March 3, 2018 15:18 IST
In the recent assembly election, the BJP tactically grasped the changing political scenario in the state making an alliance with Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT). After decades of left rule, the state, for the first time, will have a BJP government
What is Siddaramaiah government’s ‘#NavaKarnataka2025’ document
March 3, 2018 13:12 IST
"Since 2013, we have successfully scripted a unique Karnataka Model of Development based on Inclusion, Innovation & Enterprise. While we have come a long way, we know there is a lot more to do. Our journey now continues towards #NavaKarnataka2025," CM Siddaramaiah said
Sridevi’s body released for embalming after autopsy: What it means
February 27, 2018 18:18 IST
The body of the iconic actress, who died Saturday evening, was found in a bathtub of room no 2201 in the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel in Dubai.
What is Rustom 2 drone?
February 25, 2018 16:27 IST
India's Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully completed the test flight of its Rustom 2 drone at the Aeronautical Test Range. Rustom 2 is part of the Rustom line of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) that includes Rustom-I, Rustom-H and Rustom-C.
What is Elephant Parade India?Subscriber Only
February 25, 2018 15:50 IST
The Elephant Parade India, which will be exhibited on the streets of Mumbai, is if As part of a campaign to raise awareness and draw attention to the plight of the endangered Asian elephant whose numbers have fallen by 90 per cent in the last 100 years.
What is GOBAR-Dhan Yojana?
February 25, 2018 12:49 IST
The Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme was first announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during his budget speech on February 1.
What is All India United Democratic Front?
February 22, 2018 17:17 IST
In the 2016 Assembly election in Assam, AIUDF bagged 13 out of 126 seats with a 13 per cent vote share. The party currently holds three seats in Lok Sabha and has no representatives in Rajya Sabha.
What does Makkal Needhi Maiam mean?
February 21, 2018 21:28 IST
Makkal Needhi Maiam: The party symbol, six arms interlinked around a star at the centre, is in the colours of red, white and black. The party flag, which is primarily white, will carry the symbol along with the party name.
What is Shravanabelagola?
February 19, 2018 09:32 IST
Shravanabelagola has two hills, Chandragiri and Vindyagiri. Gommateshwara Statue, the 57-foot (17 m) high monolithic statue, is located on the Vindyagiri Hill.
What is the Benjamin Netanyahu-Israel Police controversy about?
February 14, 2018 11:27 IST
The Israel police on Tuesday recommended indicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on charges of bribery. For over a year now, the police have been investigating criminal charges against the Prime Minister. What happens next?
What is Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya?
February 13, 2018 14:29 IST
A hundred and eight hawan kunds, 2,100 priests and 51,000 attendees will pray for BJP's re-election in next Lok Sabha polls. The Rashtra Raksha Mahayagya, which will continue for seven days from March 18 to 25, will be held near the Red Fort.
What is PM Modi’s ‘Exam Warriors’ book?
February 3, 2018 22:12 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's book, titled 'Exam Warriors', was released in New Delhi on Saturday by Union Ministers Javadekar Prakash and Sushma Swaraj.
What is Operation Greens?
February 1, 2018 17:47 IST
The idea behind Operation Greens is to double the income of farmers by end of 2022. Operation is essentially a price fixation scheme that aims to ensure farmers are given the right price for their produce.
What is National Health Protection scheme ?
February 1, 2018 17:46 IST
Budget 2018 - National Health Protection scheme: Under the scheme, 10 crore families will be provided Rs 5 lakh cover per family annually for treatment. The programme is being touted as the world's largest health protection scheme.
What is Ravidass Jayanti?
January 31, 2018 14:07 IST
Ravidass Jayanti, which falls on January 31, marks the birthday of Guru Ravidass, a 14th century saint and reformer of the Bhakti movement in North India. He was from Varanasi.
What is Rashtra Manch or National Forum?
January 31, 2018 10:34 IST
Senior BJP leader Yashwant Sinha and party MP Shatrughan Sinha on Tuesday launched a political action group, National Forum or Rashtra Manch, which, they said, would present before people the major challenges confronting the nation.
What is State of the Union address?
January 31, 2018 07:13 IST
The State of the Union address is a traditional annual speech of the US president to a joint session of the Congress where he gives an account of the situation in the country.
What is Economic Survey?
January 29, 2018 13:53 IST
The Economic Survey projects the official version of the state of the economy and is generally presented in Parliament a day before the presentation of the annual Budget.
What is SARAS?Subscriber Only
January 28, 2018 15:42 IST
The SARA aircraft is capable of executing both day and night missions. It can be used for transporting civilians, freight, and in remote sensing exercises. It can take off and land from semi-prepared airfields and even on grass runways.
What is the status of conjugal rights for prisoners in India?
January 25, 2018 17:00 IST
Conjugal visits is a modern-day concept adopted by countries like Canada, Germany, Russia, Spain, Belgium, Spain, Saudi Arabia, Denmark and, to some extent, the US. Brazil and Israel even allow same-sex conjugal visits.
What is the Mahadayi river dispute?
January 24, 2018 16:14 IST
Mahadayi river rises in the Western Ghats, from the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Khanapur taluk of Karnataka’s Belagavi district. Flowing westward, it enters Goa from Sattari taluk of North Goa districts.
What is UMANG app? All you need to know
January 23, 2018 11:03 IST
UMANG app is a common platform for various government services such as gas booking, Aadhaar, crop insurance, EPF and National Pension System. Here's what all you can do with it.
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