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Core Sector At Lowest in 14 Years

The output of core India’s Core Sector contracted to the lowest in at least 14 years, pointing to a deepening industrial slowdown. Basics of the News: As per the data released by the commerce and industry ministry, the core sector output falls to 5.2% from a growth of 4.3% in the year-ago period. The performance of the eight core sectors remained d... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Economy

Endowment Fund Of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

On October 31, 2109, the president of o India launched the Endowment Fund of Indian Institute of Technology Delhi at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Key Facts about the Announcement: The move is the right step to align India’s financial health of educational institutions along with the players. By giving through endowments, alumni are not just giving to their ... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Economy

Bamboo Technology Parks

News: Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region announced that Bamboo Technology Parks would be set up in the two new Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. More about news The Cane and Bamboo Technology Centre (CBTC) under North Eastern Council will implement the proje... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Infrastructure

What is spyware Pegasus?

What is spyware Pegasus? What is the Israeli-made malware that WhatsApp has said was used to snoop on journalists and activists around the world this summer, including in India? Are you personally at risk, and should you stop using WhatsApp? News: Recently, it was reported that the popular messaging platform WhatsApp was used to spy on journalists ... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Security Science and Technology

Herculean Task To Find New Host For UN Climate Meet

COP unlikely this year after Chile’s withdrawal as host With Chile withdrawing its offer to host the 25th edition of the United Nations Conference of Parties (COP), it’s unlikely that there will be a meeting this year. About UNCOP The United Nations Conference of Parties (COP)- The Conference of Parties, known as COP, is the decision-m... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Environment

Mumbai, Hyderabad Both Figures In UNESCO Creative Cities List

Hyderabad, the city of biryanis, kebabs, haleem, kallu, shikampur and chowki dinners, has now been officially designated as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Mumbai, being the city of dreams has been entered into the global network of creative cities under the film category. About UNESCO Creative City Network The United Nations Education... .Read more

Updated on 1 November, 2019 GS3 Current Affairs