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BJP's S Phangnon Konyak to become Nagaland's first woman Rajya Sabha MP

Phangnon Konyak: Over 59 years since the Statehood, creating history, BJP's S Phangnon Konyak has become the second woman ever from Nagaland to be elected to either House of the Parliament or the State Assembly. Overview: Konyak, 44 years old is the incumbent Mahila Morcha President Nag ...

Union Minister Jitendra Singh announces launch of “Dare to Erade TB” program for WGS TB surveillance

Dare to Erade TB: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh while addressing the event on World TB Day 2022 announced the launch of “Dare to Erade TB” program. Key Points: The program will be based on the Indian data and the formation of the Genome Sequencing Consortium for Whole Genome ...

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery 2022

International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery 2022: The International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and Transatlantic Slave Trade is observed on March 25th every year to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the brutal slavery system. Key Point ...

NASA's mega Moon rocket begins rollout en route to launch pad tests

Mega Moon Rocket: For the first time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) rolled out the integrated Space Launch System (SLS) and spacecraft of Artemis-1 moon mission on 17th March 2022. Key Highlights: The rocket and spacecraft for NASA's Artemis I mission were kept a ...

What is Finlandization?

Finlandization: The French President recently suggested that Finlandization might be a realistic outcome for Ukraine if and when the Russia-Ukraine war ends. What is Finlandization? Finlandization refers to the policy of strict neutrality between Moscow (Russia) and the West that Finland fo ...

Newly-discovered Fossil of Primordial Octopus Had Ten Arms Instead of Eight

Syllipsimopodi Bideni: Recently, a fossil of a species called Syllipsimopodi bideni was recently discovered in central Montana (US). Key Highlights: It is the earliest known related of today's octopuses, with ten limbs, two of which are twice as long as the other eight. It has been n ...

Pushkar Singh Dhami takes oath as 11th CM of Uttarakhand for the 2nd time

Uttarakhand CM Oath Ceremony: Pushkar Singh Dhami was sworn in as the 11th Chief Minister of Uttarakhand in a grand ceremony on March 23, 2022. Overview: The 46-year-old is the youngest Chief Minister of the state. This will be his second consecutive term. Governor Lieutenant General Gu ...

23 मार्च: शहीद दिवस (Martyr’s Day)

शहीद दिवस: हर साल, 23 मार्च को  शहीद दिवस के रूप में मनाया जाता है। यह दिवस तीन महान युवा नेताओं भगत सिंह, सुखदेव था ...

Bihar Diwas: President, V.Prez, and PM greet people of Bihar on State formation day

Bihar Diwas 2022: Bihar is celebrating its 109th foundation day on March 22, 2021. Key Highlights: Bihar Day (Bihar Diwas) is observed every year on March 22, marking the formation of the state of Bihar. It was on this day that the British carved out the state from Bengal in 191 ...

BWF Rankings: Lakshya Sen breaks into top-10, Treesa-Gayatri reach career-best ranking in doubles

Badminton world rankings: For the first time, the All England Badminton Championship runner-up Lakshya Sen has broken into the top 10 of the men's singles badminton world rankings. Key Highlights: The 20-year-old from Uttarakhand climbed two spots to reach ninth in the latest standings. ...

Union cabinet approves Bill for unification of all 3 Municipal Corporations of Delhi

Delhi MCD Merger: The Union Cabinet has approved a bill for the unification of Delhi’s three Municipal corporations into one Municipal Corporation. The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022 is likely to be tabled in the ongoing budget session of Parliament. Key Details: T ...

March 23: Shaheed Diwas

Shahid Diwas 2022: Shaheed Diwas, also known as Martyrs' Day is being observed all around India on 23 March 2022. Key Facts: The day is observed every year on 23 March to mark the day when the British hanged Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev, India's three young revolutionaries, in ...

Gulf Investment Summit:UAE, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong converge in Kashmir for investment summit

Gulf Business & Investment Summit: Delegates from 33 companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia and Hongkong recently arrived in Srinagar to instill confidence and familiarize with the “growing conducive situation in J&K for investments. It will also see that the ...

एक्वामैप (AquaMAP)क्या है?

एक्वामैप: हाल ही में नए जल प्रबंधन और नीति केंद्र, एक्वामैप (AquaMAP) का उद्घाटन भारत सरकार के प्रधान वैज्ञानिक सलाहकार, ...

Indian Railways’ 1st Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal commissioned in Asansol Division

Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal: Indian Railways’ first Gati Shakti Cargo Terminal was recently inaugurated in the Eastern Railway’s Asansol division. Key Points: The Asansol division of Indian Railways (IR) successfully commissioned a private siding of Maithan Power Limited at Thapa ...

Govt: Nearly 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners identified on basis of Assam Accord

Assam Accord: the Assam government recently informed the Assembly that on the basis of the Assam Accord inked in 1985, approximately 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners were found in the state till January 31, 2022, and around 30,000 of them were deported to their countries of origin. Key points: The ...

President Ramnath Kovind confers Padma Awards for year 2022 in Civil Investiture Ceremony-I at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Padma Awards: President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind presented the two Padma Vibhushan, eight Padma Bhushan and 54 Padma Shri Awards at the Civil Investiture Ceremony-I held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 21 March 2022. This year a total of 128 Padma Awards are being conferred, including two duo cases ...

India Japan Summit 2022:Japan Plans to Invest 5 Trillion Yen In The Next Five Years In India

India Japan Summit 2022: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida along with a group of senior officials recently participated in the 14th India-Japan Annual Summit 2022. Key Points: The summit was held on March 19, 2022, in New Delhi. At the ...

India releases its Arctic Policy for sustainable development

India's Arctic Policy: Union Minister for Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh released India's Arctic Policy titled, "India and the Arctic: Building a Partnership for Sustainable Development". Key Points: It has been released with an aim to enhance the country’s cooperatio ...

National Capital Regional Transport Corporation unveils coaches of India’s first rapid rail for Delhi-Meerut corridor

Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail Corridor: The National Capital Regional Transport Corporation (NCRTC) recently unveiled the first coach of rapid rail of India for the Delhi-Meerut corridor. Key Details: The deliveries of these semi-high-speed aerodynamic trainsets with dispersed power will begin in ...

Department of Pharmaceuticals releases Approach paper on 'Draft National Medical Devices Policy 2022' for consultation

Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices 2022: The Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers has released an Approach Paper for the Draft National Policy for the Medical Devices, 2022 on its website for a consultation. The Department has invited feed ...

March 18:Global Recycling Day 2022

Global Recycling Day 2022: Global Recycling Day is observed every year on March 18 every year to create awareness among the masses about the rapid pace at which our natural resources are being used. Key Facts: The day also promotes the concept and practice of recycling. The goal of the d ...

India and Russia explore Payment options to facilitate oil trade between the two countries

Chinese Yuan as Reference Currency: India and sanctions-hit Russia are said to be considering the use of the Chinese Yuan as the reference currency to facilitate oil trade between the two countries. Key Details: India is the world’s third-largest oil importer so it is considering buyi ...

Nitin Gadkari unveils the Toyota Mirai, a hydrogen-powered electric vehicle.

Hydrogen-based advanced Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (FCEV): India's Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari recently launched India's first green hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) called Toyota Mirai at New Delhi. This is a first of i ...

What is Daylight Saving Time, which the US Senate has voted to scrap?

Daylight Saving Time: The United States Senate unanimously passed a law (Sunshine Protection Act) making daylight saving time (DST) permanent. Key Details: This law that was passed on 15 March 2022 will scrap the practice of changing clocks forward and back coinciding with the arrival and d ...

Women's World Cup 2022: Jhulan Goswami creates world record by claiming 250 wickets in Women's ODIs

Women's World Cup 2022: Veteran team India pacer Jhulan Goswami made history in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 match against England on March 16, 2022 by becoming the first ever female pacer to claim 250 wickets in ODI cricket. Key Highlights: Jhulan has become the first-ever wo ...

MoEFCC Announced Rejuvenation Project of 13 Rivers

River Rejuvenation Project: The Ministry for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has recently announced the project for the rejuvenation of 13 major rivers in the country. About the selected Rivers: The 13 rivers that will form part of the rejuvenation project cover nearly 57.45% ...

UNGA declares March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia

International Day to Combat Islamophobia: The 193-member United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution to proclaim March 15th as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia every year starting from 2022. About the Resolution: The resolution, adopted by UNGA regarding the ...

Indian Army dedicates Chair of excellence at USI in memory of Gen. Rawat

Chair of Excellence: Indian Army on 15 March 2022 instituted a Chair of Excellence in the memory of late Gen Bipin Rawat, India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) at the United Service Institution (USI) of India on the eve of his 65th birthday. Key Highlights: The formal announcemen ...

Ministery of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Ministery of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE): The Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar recently in a written reply in the Lok Sabha on 14 March 2021 gave information about the implementation of various programmes to en ...

Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) India Report (21-22)

GEM India Report-21-22: Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) recently released the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) India Report (21-22). Key Points: As per the report, India’s entrepreneurial activity expanded in 2021. According to the report, its Total Entrepreneurial Activi ...

Govt extends Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt upto March 31, 2023

Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD): The Union Government has extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinate Debt (CGSSD) for Stressed Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, (MSMEs) up by one more year till March 31, 2023. The decision of extension was made on the basis of ...

Rashtriya Indian Military College to induct Girls cadets for first time in 100 years

Induction of Girls Cadets in RIMC: Rashtriya Indian Military College, for the first time in its history of 100-years, will induct girl cadets from July 2022. Know as the "cradle of warriors", India's oldest military school, the Dehradun-based Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) ...

Bhagwant Mann to be sworn in as Punjab Chief Minister

Bhagwant Mann: Punjab CM-designate Bhagwant Mann, on March 14, 2022, submitted his resignation from membership of Lok Sabha to Speaker Om Birla on March 14, 2022. Key Highlights: The 48-year-old was an elected Lok Sabha MP from the Sangrur constituency. He was elected the leader of the AA ...

March 16: National Vaccination Day 2022

National Vaccination Day 2022: National Vaccination Day (NVD) or National Immunization Day (NID) is observed every year on March 16 in India to convey the importance of vaccination and its role in public health. Key Facts: Apart from the impact in public health, the impact of vaccination al ...

Union Cabinet approves setting up of National Land Monetization Corporation for undertaking surplus land monetization

National Land Monetisation Corporation (NLMC): The Union Cabinet has approved the setting up National Land Monetization Corporation (NLMC) for undertaking the surplus land monetization. Key Points: NLMC will be set up as a wholly owned Government of India (GoI) company. It will be set up ...

Explained: Why has the US National Rifle Association filed for bankruptcy?

In August 2020, New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, sued the NRA based on allegations that the association’s top executives diverted millions of dollars for their personal trips. ...

Vigilance Awareness Week 2021

Vigilance Awareness Week 2021: The Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) 2021 has been organized by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from 26 October to 01 November 2021. Key Points: VAW is an annual event which is observed across India during the week in which the birthday of Sardar Vallab ...

Shaktikanta Das reappointed as RBI governor for three years

Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Shaktikanta Das Shaktikanta Das: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) recently approved the reappointment of Shri Shaktikanta Das as Governor of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for a period of three years. The re-appointment is effective from De ...

MeitY organises “AI Pe Charcha” (AI Dialogue)

AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue) AI Pe Charcha-AI Dialogue: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) of the Ministry of Electronics and IT recently organized “AI Pe Charcha (AI Dialogue)”. The theme of the dialogue: AI Pe Charcha was organized on October 28, 2021, under the theme - “AI ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chairs the 18th India-ASEAN Summit

18th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit 18th India-ASEAN Summit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 28th October 2021 attended the 18th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-India Summit. Key Highlights: He was invited by His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal B ...

DRDO Successfully Test-Fires Ballistic missile Agni-V

Surface-To-Surface Ballistic Missile Agni-5 AGNI 5: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently carried successful test-firing of surface-to-surface ballistic missile Agni-5. Key points: India’s Agni 5 ballistic missile was tested for the first time by the Str ...

National Mission for Clean Ganga gets registered in Guinness world records

The first day of Ganga Utsav (The River Festival 2021) witnessed the registration of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) in the Guinness Book of World Records for recording the highest number of photos of handwritten notes that were uploaded on the social media platform in an hour on the ve ...

Elon Musk-owned SpaceX sets up subsidiary in India

World's richest person Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has incorporated its wholly-owned subsidiary in India to start local broadband operations, Key Points• SpaceX's satellite broadband arm Starlink aims to start broadband services in India from December 2022, with two lakh active terminals subjec ...

Neeraj Chopra, Lovlina Borgohain, Ravi Dahiya among among 12 to be awarded Khel Ratna

Key Points• Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award will be given to 12 sportspersons including Tokyo Olympics gold medal winner Neeraj Chopra.• Indian women's cricket legend Mithali Raj and Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri will also achieve Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award.• The s ...

RBI unveils revised PCA framework for banks

Key Points• Reserve Bank of India has revised the existing prompt corrective action framework for commercial banks, which will be applicable from January 1, 2022 Reserve Bank of India has revised the existing prompt corrective action framework for commercial banks, which will be applic ...

Centre extends Ayushman CAPF healthcare scheme pan-India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Centre has extended the 'Ayushman CAPF' healthcare scheme benefits of the central health insurance programme to the personnel of all Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) pan-India in a phased manner. Union Home Minister had launched ‘Ayus ...

Yahoo pulls out of China

Key Points • US technology company Yahoo has stopped its services in China from November 1, 2021• This decision by Yahoo is in line with its commitment for rights of users and a free & open internet.• Yahoo's departure from China coincides with the implementation of Personal Inform ...

Yahoo pulls out of China

Key Points • US technology company Yahoo has stopped its services in China from November 1, 2021• This decision by Yahoo is in line with its commitment for rights of users and a free & open internet.• Yahoo's departure from China coincides with the implementation of Personal Inform ...

Yahoo pulls out of China

Key Points • US technology company Yahoo has stopped its services in China from November 1, 2021• This decision by Yahoo is in line with its commitment for rights of users and a free & open internet.• Yahoo's departure from China coincides with the implementation of Personal I ...

Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana

“Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana” is a Delhi government scheme. Under it, 15,000 students have enrolled for coaching classes in the year 2021. What is Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana Scheme? Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana scheme was launched by Del ...

COP26: India Commits to Net-Zero emissions by 2070

At the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced 2070 as the target for India to reach net zero carbon emissions. Key Points• It is for the first time at the Glasgow summit that India has set a net zero target. Net zero means not adding to the amount of greenh ...

IREDA unveils whistle-blower portal for internal check

Key Points• The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) is a PSU under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy.• IREDA has launched a ‘whistle-blower Portal’, as a part of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week 2021’.• Through this portal, IREDA employees can raise concerns relat ...

DRDO, IAF carry out flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon

Key Points• Smart anti-airfield weapon has been designed and developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat with support from IAF• Two different configurations on satellite navigation & electro optical sensors tested successfully• First Electro optical seeker based flight test of this c ...

DRDO, IAF carry out flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon

Key Points• Smart anti-airfield weapon has been designed and developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat with support from IAF• Two different configurations on satellite navigation & electro optical sensors tested successfully• First Electro optical seeker based flight test of thi ...

PM Modi launches Infrastructure for Resilient Island States on sidelines of COP26

Key Points• The Initiative for the Resilient Island States ( IRIS) initiative is a part of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient infrastructure that would focus on building capacity, having pilot projects, especially in small island developing states.• It is aimed at achieving sustainable de ...

PM Modi launches Infrastructure for Resilient Island States on sidelines of COP26

Key Points• The Initiative for the Resilient Island States ( IRIS) initiative is a part of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient infrastructure that would focus on building capacity, having pilot projects, especially in small island developing states.• It is aimed at achieving sustainable de ...

India, Bhutan to have 7 additional entry and exit points for trade

With a view to increasing trade connectivity, India and Bhutan will have seven additional entry and exit points for trade. Key Takeaways• The decision to have seven more entry and exit points was taken in a commerce secretary-level meeting that was held on trade and transit issues between ...

Haryana Govt launches ‘Uttam Beej portal’

As part of its commitment to double the income of the farmers, Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, has launched the ‘Uttam Beej portal’ which will benefit the farmers of the state. The move will help the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with transparency. The ...

Haryana Govt launches ‘Uttam Beej portal’

As part of its commitment to double the income of the farmers, Manohar Lal Khattar, the Chief Minister of Haryana, has launched the ‘Uttam Beej portal’ which will benefit the farmers of the state. The move will help the farmers of Haryana by providing quality seeds with transparency. The ...

TN sets up SPV to manage three natural conservation missions

Taking a step in the direction of climate action, Tamil Nadu government has set up the first setting up the first ever Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to manage natural conservation missions in the state. Key Takeaways• The Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) is known as as “Tamil Nadu Green Cli ...

RBI commits to support India’s financial system ‘greening’

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had joined the Central Banks and Supervisors Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as a Member on April 23, 2021, to benefit from the membership of NGFS by learning from and contributing to global efforts on Green Finance. The Reserve Bank of India ...

Third Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC) – 2021 begins

The Goa Maritime Conclave (GMC), 2021 is being held from 07 to 09 November 2021 under the aegis of Naval War College, Goa. This is the third edition of the conclave. The GMC is Indian Navy’s Outreach Initiative providing a multinational platform to harness the collective wisdom of practitioner ...

China launches three new remote sensing satellites

China has successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites on November 6, 2021 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The centre is located in country's southwestern Sichuan province. Key Points• The satellites belong to the Yaogan-35 family.• They were launched by a Long March-2 ...

China launches three new remote sensing satellites

China has successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites on November 6, 2021 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The centre is located in country's southwestern Sichuan province. Key Points• The satellites belong to the Yaogan-35 family.• They were launched by a Long March-2 ...

China launches three new remote sensing satellites

China has successfully launched three new remote sensing satellites on November 6, 2021 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre. The centre is located in country's southwestern Sichuan province. Key Points• The satellites belong to the Yaogan-35 family.• They were launched by a Long Marc ...

Draft Mediation Bill issued for Public Consultation

Government of India has been taking various policy initiatives for promotion and strengthening of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms through amendment in existing laws and by enactments, for facilitating quick disposal of disputes, outside of traditional court systems. Indian go ...

India, Senegal ink MoU on health, medicine in Dakar

On 5th of November in the Senegalese capital of Dakar INDIA and the African nation signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on health and medicine as both countries celebrates the 60th years of their diplomatic ties. The agreement was signed during the two-day visit (November 4-5) of India ...

India, France agree to strengthen partnership in defence, security

India and France have agreed to enhancing defence and security partnership through more intelligence and information sharing, as well as bolstering capabilities, expanding bilateral exercises in the maritime sphere military drills and pursuing new initiatives in maritime, space and cyber domain ...

India Signs Up to COP26 Action Agenda on Sustainable Farming

27 countries including India signed a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the end of the first week of the COP 26 meetings in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The countries laid out new commitments to make farming more sustainable and less polluting. The ‘Sustainable Agriculture Policy Action ...

India Signs Up to COP26 Action Agenda on Sustainable Farming

27 countries including India signed a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the end of the first week of the COP 26 meetings in Glasgow, United Kingdom. The countries laid out new commitments to make farming more sustainable and less polluting. The ‘Sustainable Agriculture Policy Action ...

WTT Contender Lasko: Manika Batra, Archana Kamath Clinch Doubles Title

Indian Table Tennis pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath clinched the women’s doubles title at the World Table Tennis Contender Lasko 2021 event, beating Puerto Rico’s Diaz sisters, Adriana and Melanie, in straight sets by 11-3, 11-8, 12-10. The world number 36 pairing beat th ...

WTT Contender Lasko: Manika Batra, Archana Kamath Clinch Doubles Title

Indian Table Tennis pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish Kamath clinched the women’s doubles title at the World Table Tennis Contender Lasko 2021 event, beating Puerto Rico’s Diaz sisters, Adriana and Melanie, in straight sets by 11-3, 11-8, 12-10. The world number 36 pairing beat th ...

Google Doodle remembers Dr Kamal Ranadive: Know aAll About the Indian cell biologist

Google Doodle is celebrating Dr Kamal Ranadive, an Indian biomedical researcher who is known for her research in cancer about the links between cancers and viruses. Google unveiled a new doodle on October 8, 2021 to celebrate the 104th birthday of cell biologist Dr Kamal Ranadive. Key Poi ...

Google Doodle remembers Dr Kamal Ranadive: Know aAll About the Indian cell biologist

Google Doodle is celebrating Dr Kamal Ranadive, an Indian biomedical researcher who is known for her research in cancer about the links between cancers and viruses. Google unveiled a new doodle on October 8, 2021 to celebrate the 104th birthday of cell biologist Dr Kamal Ranadive. ...

Srinagar is the latest from India to join UNESCO Network of Creative Cities

Srinagar city of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network 2021, under the Crafts and Folk Arts category on November 8, 2021. The result was announced on the official website of UNESCO wherein 49 cities have joined this coveted list. The exercise ...

Global Drug Index shows how most countries fail drug policy test, India ranks 18

The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium, on November 7, 2021. The index was developed by International Drug Policy Consortium with the the partners in the Harm Reduction Consortium. A first of its kind global drug policy index 2021 that ranks 3 ...

Global Drug Index shows how most countries fail drug policy test, India ranks 18

The inaugural Global Drug Policy Index was released by the Harm Reduction Consortium, on November 7, 2021. The index was developed by International Drug Policy Consortium with the the partners in the Harm Reduction Consortium. A first of its kind global drug policy index 2021 that ranks 3 ...

DRDO & Directorate of Defence R&D, Israel sign Bilateral Innovation Agreement

Key points• Agreement to promote innovation in startups & MSMEs of both countries for development of dual use technologies• Startups & industry to bring out next generation technologies & products in areas such as Drones, Robotics & Artificial Intelligence• Development efforts ...

RBI to organise its first global hackathon beginning Nov 15

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will organise its first global hackathon called ‘HARBINGER 2021–Innovation for Transformation’ focusing on digital payments. Key Points• The global hackathon will witness participants to identify and develop solutions which can be used: To make digital ...

NITI Aayog announces Top Aspirational Districts in Education Sector

.The Central government think tank NITI Aayog has announced the top five most aspirational districts in education sector. NITI Aayog has announced the top five most improved aspirational districts in the education sector for the month of September. Bhoopalpalli in Telangana tops the ranking. ...

Birsa Munda’s birth anniversary declared as Janjatiya Gaurav Divas

As a part of the year-long commemoration of 75 years of Independence, the Union Cabinet has decided to declare November 15 as ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ to mark the birth anniversary of revered tribal leader and freedom fighter Birsa Munda and honour the contributions of the tribal freedom fi ...

National Achievement Survey to be held tomorrow

Indian Government is all set to hold the next round of the National Achievement Survey (NAS) across the country on November 12 this year. The Government of India has been implementing a rolling programme of sample based National Achievement Survey (NAS) aimed at assessing competencies of stu ...

USA becomes the 101st country to join India-led International Solar Alliance

United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key PointsThe USA has joined ISA as member country with a view to accelerating the global adoption of solar energy. The decision of the US to join ISA was announced by John Kerry, th ...

USA becomes the 101st country to join India-led International Solar Alliance

United States of America (USA) became the 101st member country to join International Solar Alliance (ISA). Key PointsThe USA has joined ISA as member country with a view to accelerating the global adoption of solar energy. The decision of the US to join ISA was announced by John Kerry, th ...

14th Edition of Cybersecurity Conference c0c0n underway

The c0c0n conference is being held virtually so that individuals from all around the world can participate, as the 13th edition drew over 6,000 people from all over the world last year. The 14th edition of ‘c0c0n,’ an annual Hacking and Cyber Security Briefing, is taking place virtually ...

India launches e-Amrit portal on EVs at COP26

E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles--busting myths around the adoption of EVs India has launched ‘E-Amrit’, a web portal on electric vehicles (EVs), at the ongoing COP26 Summit in UK’ Glasgow.. According to a statement issued by the NITI Aayog, ...

Ministry of Culture launches Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile app

Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi has launched the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile App to enable all single point access to all information related to the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence. The app available in android and iOS has detai ...

Ministry of Culture launches Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile app

Minister of State for Culture and External Affairs, Meenakashi Lekhi has launched the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav mobile App to enable all single point access to all information related to the 75th anniversary celebrations of India’s independence. The app available in android and iOS has detai ...

Australian and Israeli PMs to address Bengaluru Tech Summit

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are scheduled to address the Bengaluru Tech Summit – 2021 (BTS-2021), scheduled from November 17 to 19. The summit is being organised by the Department of Electronics, IT & BT of the Government of Karna ...

India’s transition to a Green Economy to create 50 million jobs

According to a report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), India’s transition to a net-zero economy could create over 50 million jobs and contribute more than $1 trillion in economic impact by 2030. The World Economic Forum has released a new report outlining how India’s path to decarboniz ...

15 films to vie for golden peacock award at 52nd IFFI in Goa

The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20 to November 28, 2021. The IFFI is organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the State Government o ...

15 films to vie for golden peacock award at 52nd IFFI in Goa

The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20 to November 28, 2021. The IFFI is organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the State Government o ...

15 films to vie for golden peacock award at 52nd IFFI in Goa

The 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held from November 20 to November 28, 2021. The IFFI is organized by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the State Government o ...

Maa Annapurna idol stolen from Varanasi back from Canada after 100 years

An 18th-century idol of Maa Annapurna that was stolen from the Kashi Vishwanath temple has been handed over to the Uttar Pradesh Government, according to an statement by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The idol was smuggled to Canada over 100 years ago and handed over to art collec ...

PM Condoles demise of eminent historian Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow on demise of writer, historian and theatre personality, Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare. He recalled Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare’s contribution in connecting coming generations to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The PM also posted his ...

PM Condoles demise of eminent historian Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare

The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow on demise of writer, historian and theatre personality, Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare. He recalled Shivshahir Babasaheb Purandare’s contribution in connecting coming generations to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The PM also posted his ...

Bimal Patel Elected to UN’s International Law Commission

Key Points• International Law Commission is a UN body.• International Law Commission consists of 34 members• Members of International Law Commission are elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) every five years. Professor Bimal Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Raksha Univ ...

Bimal Patel Elected to UN’s International Law Commission

Key Points• International Law Commission is a UN body.• International Law Commission consists of 34 members• Members of International Law Commission are elected by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) every five years. Professor Bimal Patel, Vice-Chancellor, Rashtriya Raksha Univ ...

India at ADIPEC Conference underway in Abu Dhabi

ADIPEC conference is an oil and gas summit being held in Abu Dhabi, from November 15 to November 18, 2021. Key Points• World’s biggest oil and gas companies and several OPEC+ energy ministers are attending the ADIPEC conference.• ADIPEC conference is one of the first major in-person ev ...