Chintan Shivir: A two-day Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers was recently held on the 27th & 28 of October 2022 at Surajkund, Haryana. Key Points: The Chintan Shivir was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Chief ministers of 8 states and home ministers alonf with the deputy chief ...
Shaurya Diwas 2022: The Union Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on the 76th Infantry Day attended the Shaurya Diwas program organized by the Indian Army in Budgam. Key Points: On October 27, 2022, the Defence Ministry organized "Shaurya Diwas" celebrations in Srinagar, Jammu &am ...
Blue Beaches Certification: Two beaches in Lakshadweep have recently received international eco-label “Blue Flag”. Key Points: The two beaches are Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach. The Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep arc ...
New airbase near India-Pakistan border will be crucial for security: PM Modi Prim Minister Narendra Modi said once there was a time when we used to release pigeons but now we have the capacity of releasing cheetahs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Defence Ex ...
World Green City Award 2022: Hyderabad recently won the overall 'World Green City Award 2022' and another in the category 'Living Green for Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth.' Key Points: The Indian city bagged the prestigious World Green City Awards 2022 at the I ...
PM-DevINE: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, recently approved a new Scheme called Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE). Key Points: The new Scheme, PM-DevINE, will be implemented for the remaining four years of t ...
Education 4.0 Report: The new Education 4.0 India report was jointly released by the World Economic Forum, the United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF), and YuWaah in a collaboration with Generation Unlimited India. Key Points: The report offers a plan to close educational gaps ...
National Postal Day: In India, National Postal Day or Indian Postal Day, is celebrated on the 10th of October annually, as an extension of the world post day which is celebrated on October 9. Key Facts: This day commemorates the role played by the Indian postal department and its commendabl ...
Weapon System branch for officers in IAF: The government has approved the creation of a Weapon System (WS) branch for officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which will bring all weapon systems operators of the force under one roof. Key Points: The announcement was made by the Chief of Air S ...
Air Force Day 2022: Stage set for grand IAF show in Chandigarh, chief Chaudhari to unveil new uniform | Top 10 Security has been tightened in Chandigarh ahead of the grand air show. The city administration has also arranged shuttle services between alighting/parking points and Sukhna Lake to ferr ...
India abstains on resolutions on Sri Lanka and Xinjiang at UNHRC The Indian side didn’t offer an explanation on its decision to abstain on the draft resolution seeking a debate on the human rights situation in China’s Xinjiang region India on Thursday abstained on a resolution at t ...
'500 raids in 3 months…': Arvind Kejriwal amid fresh ED liquor policy searches The excise policy case has been at the heart of BJP-AAP stand-off. The Enforcement Directorate on Friday was reported to have launched a massive operation in the Delhi excise policy case. Raids were r ...
Popular Front of India (PFI): The Government of India has banned the Popular Front of India(PFI), its affiliates, and associates. Key Points: With this, the PFI has been added to the list of 42 banned terrorist organisations under Section 35 of the UAPA. PFI has been banned as an unlawful ...
Maharaja Hari Singh: After 75 years, Jammu and Kashmir observed a holiday on the birth anniversary of Dogra monarch Maharaja Hari Singh on September 23. This is for the first time in independent India, that Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra monarch is being celebrated as a public holiday in Jam ...
MoFPI and MoAFW Launch Convergence Portal: Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoAFW) jointly launched a Convergence Portal for three flagships schemes at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi to boost the potential of India’s agriculture an ...
BrahMos Missiles: Government of India (GoI) recently signed a contract worth 1700 crore rupees with Brahmos Aerospace private limited for procuring BrahMos missiles. Key Highlights: The contract was signed by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to purchase 35 combat and 3 practice BrahMos supers ...
Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022: Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently unveiled the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill, 2022. It has been presented for feedback from stakeholders by October 20. Key Points: The government seeks to replace the existing legal fra ...
RPF celebrates 38th Rising Day: Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day on September 20, 2022. Key Highlights: A parade was organized as a part of the celebrations for the first time at the central level at Jag Jeewan Ram RPF Academy in Lucknow. The Union Minister o ...
KRITAGYA 3.0 Hackathon 2022: KRITAGYA 3.0 - A National level Hackathon was recently launched by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research). Note: The word KRITAGYA is comprised of three words KRI for Krishi, which means agriculture; TA for Taknik, meaning tech ...
National Logistics Policy: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 September 2022 unveiled the National Logistics Policy in Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. Key Points: The National Logistics Policy seeks to address challenges facing the transport sector and bring down the logistics cost of businesses fr ...
National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC): Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he virtually laid the foundation stone of National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) branches in six States. Key Highlights: The six states where the centres would come up are A ...
Hindi Diwas 2022: Hindi Diwas is observed every year on September 14 to commemorate the adoption of Hindi as the official language of India. Key Points: On the occasion of Hindi Diwas, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated second All India Rajbhasha Sammelan. On September 14, 1949, the Indi ...
IDF WDS 2022: The International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2022 was recently inaugurate by the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. PM Modi also inspected an exhibition at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida in Uttar Pradesh. Key Points of the Summit: The IDF ...
PM TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan & ‘Ni-kshay 2.0’ Portal: The President of India Draupadi Murmu virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan and and the Nikshay 2.0 portal to eliminate TB by 2025. Key Points: Anyone, any representative, or any organization may adop ...
Job Policy for Transgenders: The Supreme Court of India recently gave the government three months to take the lead and devise a policy framework so that reasonable accommodation can be provided to transgender persons in all establishments covered by the provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protect ...
INS Vikrant Commissioned: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently commissioned India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier Indian Nava Ship (INS) Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala. Key Highlights: The commissioning of INS Vikrant showcases India's growing prowe ...
30th Southern Zonal Council Meeting: Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently inaugurated the 30th Southern Zonal Council meeting of South Indian States and Union Territories in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The Southern Zonal Council comprises Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telang ...
National Teachers Day 2022: India observes National Teachers Day also known as Shikshak Divas on 5th September every year. Key Points: This day is observed to commemorate birthday of country’s first Vice President and second President Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. This day is c ...
CAPF e-Awas Portal: Union Home & Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah, on 1st September 2022 launched the CAPF e-Awas Portal web-portal in New Delhi. Key Points: The CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) e-Awas Portal has been launched for the purpose of allocating residential quarters to C ...
Smriti Van Memorial: Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to recently inaugurated the Smriti Van memorial in Kutch, Gujarat. The Smriti Van Memorial is dedicated to the victims of the devastating 2001 earthquake in the Kutch region of Gujarat. About the Smriti Van Memoria ...
