Facts Corner-Part-173
Arikamedu Arikamedu is the ancient Roman trade centre. It is situated in the south of Puducherry on the right bank of Ariyankuppam River. The port town was inhabited by Romans,…
Arikamedu Arikamedu is the ancient Roman trade centre. It is situated in the south of Puducherry on the right bank of Ariyankuppam River. The port town was inhabited by Romans,…
CAR-T An 11-year-old has become the first patient to receive CAR-T therapy (immunotherapy) that uses the body's own cells to fight cancer. CAR-T is a personalized form of cancer treatment.…
Surajkund International Crafts Mela The cultural extravaganza Surajkund International Crafts Mela (33rd) has been inaugurated at Faridabad (Haryana). This year Maharashtra is the theme state and Thailand is the Partner Nation. At least 20 countries and all the states of India will be…
Context: The government said it has awarded Geographical Indication (GI) tag to five varieties of Indian coffee including Coorg Arabica. The move is expected to help the growers get maximum price for…
Tactical Voting Also known as strategic voting, this refers to the act of voting for a particular candidate or political party not because the voter necessarily supports them but because…
This refers to a vote cast by someone who is unable to go to the polling station. The system is designed to increase voter turnout. In some countries, the voter…
The story so far The introduction of a 10% quota for the economically backward through the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act has been challenged in the Supreme Court. The principal grounds…
When no party or pre-poll alliance is able to secure a majority in the election, this leads to a hung Parliament. The total number of seats in the Lok Sabha…
What is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT)? A Real Estate Investment Trust or REIT is an investment vehicle that provides an opportunity to invest in various projects by only…
The story so far: On March 19, Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghosh was appointed as India’s first Lokpal. The announcement came after a delay of five years as the Lokpal and…
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