Union Budget 2024 Highlights

Union Budget 2024 Highlights

Union Budget 2024 Highlights: FM Sitharaman said that the Government pulled 25 crore people out of poverty in ten years. She noted that government provided free food for 80 crore people through various schemes.
National Chilika Birds Festival 2024

National Chilika Birds Festival 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the fourth National Chilika Birds Festival, organized collaboratively by the Department of Tourism, Department of Forest, and Chilika Development Authority.
Army chief visits Siachen base camp

Army chief visits Siachen base camp

On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande visited the Siachen Base Camp and forward posts on the Siachen Glacier. The Siachen Glacier is the highest militarised zone in the world, located at a height of around 20,000 ft in the Karakoram range. Avalanches and landslides are common on the glacier during the winters, and temperatures can drop to as low as minus 60 degrees Celsius.
India Unveils List of Critical Minerals

India Unveils List of Critical Minerals

The Government of India (GOI) has unveiled a list of critical minerals for the country. The list includes 30 minerals that are essential for India's economic and strategic interests. These minerals are used in a wide range of industries, including:
World Press Freedom Day 2023

World Press Freedom Day 2023

World Press Freedom Day is observed every year on May 3 to bring attention to the state of press freedom around the world, as well as the responsibilities and risks associated with journalism. The theme for this year's event is "Shaping a Future of Rights: Freedom of Expression as a Driver for All Other Human Rights".
World Bank to provide 2.25 billion dollars to Bangladesh

World Bank to provide 2.25 billion dollars to Bangladesh

The World Bank has agreed to provide 2.25 billion dollars to Bangladesh to support several growth-oriented projects, regional connectivity, and disaster preparedness. The agreement was signed in Washington to commemorate the 50-year partnership between the World Bank and Bangladesh. This financial agreement comprises support for five projects in Bangladesh.
Go First Airlines files for bankruptcy

Go First Airlines files for bankruptcy

Low-cost carrier Go First has filed for bankruptcy at the National Company Law Tribunal due to mounting losses, which it has attributed to delays in the delivery of Pratt and Whitney engines, resulting in the grounding of half its fleet of aircraft.
World Asthma Day 2023

World Asthma Day 2023

World Asthma Day is an annual event observed on the first Tuesday of May to raise awareness about asthma and improve the lives of people with asthma around the world. This year World Asthma Day was observed on 2nd May. The theme for World Asthma Day 2023 is "Asthma care for All".
Rare Sun Halo seen in Prayagraj

Rare Sun Halo seen in Prayagraj

People in parts of Uttar Pradesh (UP) witnessed a rare celestial event as a mysterious ring enveloped the Sun in the skies. The multi-colored ring which appears like a rainbow circling the star in our solar system is called the sun halo.
PIL on Polavaram project component struck down

PIL on Polavaram project component struck down

The Polavaram Project is an under construction multi-purpose irrigation project on the Godavari River in the Eluru District and East Godavari District in Andhra Pradesh. The project has been accorded National project status by the Central Government of India.
Govt. appoints Siddhartha Mohanty as LIC chairperson and first CEO

Govt. appoints Siddhartha Mohanty as LIC chairperson and first CEO

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Siddhartha Mohanty as the Chairperson of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) until June 29, 2024. Mohanty has been serving as the Managing Director (MD) and interim Chairperson of the company. Furthermore, he has been named as the Chief Executive Officer and MD of LIC until June 7, 2025, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Register FIRs against hate speeches even without complaints, says SC

Register FIRs against hate speeches even without complaints, says SC

On April 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of India issued a directive to all states, ordering them to take immediate action against individuals who make hate speech, regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or any other factor. The order emphasized that it is necessary to protect the secular nature of India, and that any attempts to disrupt communal harmony through hate speech must be dealt with firmly.
EX AGNI DAMAN-23: Civil – Military agencies combat fire together

EX AGNI DAMAN-23: Civil – Military agencies combat fire together

To emphasise the need for awareness and training of men on firefighting as also to exercise the capabilities of combined forces of all agencies including military and civil, a mutual firefighting Exercise named AGNI DAMAN-23 was conducted at 29 Field Ammunition Depot, Dehu Road under the aegis of Headquarter Southern Command on 28 Apr 2023.
Minister Narayan Rane launches the revamped CGTMSE Scheme

Minister Narayan Rane launches the revamped CGTMSE Scheme

The Union Minister for MSME, Shri Narayan Rane, launched the revamped CGTMSE Scheme in Mumbai. The scheme has been provided with an additional corpus support of ₹9,000 crore in the Union Budget for FY 2023-24 to provide a guarantee for an additional ₹2 lakh crore to Micro & Small Enterprises.
MoHUA launches the ‘City Beauty Competition’

MoHUA launches the ‘City Beauty Competition’

The ‘City Beauty Competition’ portal has been launched by the Ministry on April 26, 2023. The competition is open to all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across India and aims to recognize and encourage their efforts in creating beautiful, innovative and inclusive public spaces. The competition is based on five pillars: accessibility, amenities, activities, aesthetics, and ecology.
Summit on Farm Machinery Technology

Summit on Farm Machinery Technology

The Summit on Farm Machinery Technology was recently inaugurated by the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar. The event was organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Tractor and Mechanization Association (TMA).
India’s first cable-stayed bridge Anji Khad will be ready in May 2023

India’s first cable-stayed bridge Anji Khad will be ready in May 2023

India's first cable-stayed rail bridge, the Anji Khad bridge, is set to be completed in May of 2023, after missing several deadlines, including those in 2017 and 2022. The delay in the construction of the bridge, which is a critical component of the Indian Railways' ambitious plan to connect Kashmir to the rest of India, has been a major setback.
US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal

US and South Korea agree key nuclear weapons deal

The US and South Korea have reached a landmark agreement to counter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea. Under the Washington Declaration, the US has agreed to periodically deploy nuclear-armed submarines to South Korea and involve Seoul in its nuclear planning operations. In return, South Korea has agreed not to develop its own nuclear weapons.
International Girls in ICT Day 2023: 27 April

International Girls in ICT Day 2023: 27 April

International Girls in ICT Day is an annual celebration observed on the fourth Thursday of April, with the aim of encouraging and empowering girls and young women to explore and pursue careers in Information and Communication Technology (ICT).
What is genome sequencing and why does the Genome India Project matter?

What is genome sequencing and why does the Genome India Project matter?

The Genome India Project is an initiative backed by the Indian government's Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to sequence 10,000 Indian human genomes and create a database. As of the recent statement from the DBT, two-thirds of the project has been completed, with 7,000 Indian genomes sequenced, and 3,000 of them are available for public access by researchers.
PGCIL wins Global Gold Award for CSR work

PGCIL wins Global Gold Award for CSR work

Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd.(PGCIL), a Maharatna CPSU of Ministry of Power, Government of India has been conferred Global Gold Award by The Green Organization. The recognition was given at the Green World Awards 2023 function held at Miami in the USA.
6th edition of Advantage Healthcare India 

6th edition of Advantage Healthcare India 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 6th edition of Advantage Healthcare India, AHCI 2023 in New Delhi on 26 April 2023 through a video message. The two-day event organized by Health Ministry will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.
SIPRI report on Trends in World Military Expenditure 2022 released

SIPRI report on Trends in World Military Expenditure 2022 released

In 2022, world military spending reached an all-time high of $2240 billion, with Europe experiencing the sharpest rise in spending (+13 per cent), largely due to Russian and Ukrainian spending. The increase in military aid to Ukraine and concerns about a heightened threat from Russia influenced many other states’ spending decisions, as did tensions in East Asia.
Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency

Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency

As per reports, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will launch a gold-pegged digital currency and legalize them in the country, stated Cointelegraph. It is believed that the government took this step for stabilizing the local currency after its continuous devaluation in comparison to the U.S. dollar.
Mongolia refinery to be built by India by 2025

Mongolia refinery to be built by India by 2025

Mongolia’s first oil refinery, built and funded with Indian assistance, will be completed by 2025, said the country’s Ambassador Dambajav Ganbold. In an interview, Ganbold said the first stage of Mongol Oil Refinery, built with a $1.2 billion Indian soft loan, will be completed at the end of this year.
 World Malaria Day 2023: 25th April

 World Malaria Day 2023: 25th April

World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. Globally, 3.3 billion people in 106 countries are at risk of malaria. In 2012, malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths, mostly among African children. Asia, Latin America, and to a lesser extent the Middle East and parts of Europe are also affected.
Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru on April 25

Zero Shadow Day in Bengaluru on April 25

Zero Shadow Day is a fascinating phenomenon that occurs in locations between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. On April 25, the Sun will be directly overhead in Bengaluru, India, causing any vertical object to cast no shadow at 12:17 p.m. local time. This phenomenon occurs twice a year, on April 25 and August 18, for Bengaluru.
Japan’s Health Ministry approves country’s first abortion pill

Japan’s Health Ministry approves country’s first abortion pill

In a significant boost to reproductive rights, Japan’s Health Ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill. While abortion pills are widely available in many countries across the globe, the medication was not approved by Japan's Health Ministry. The approval came from the Health Ministry’s Pharmaceutical Board after it approved the MeFeego Pack abortion pill manufactured by British pharmaceutical Linepharma.
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

The International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is being observed on 24 April. It seeks to reaffirm the UN Charter and its principles of resolving disputes among countries through peaceful means. The Day acknowledges the use of multilateral decision-making and diplomacy in achieving peaceful resolutions to conflicts among nations.
India launches ‘Operation Kaveri’ to bring back citizens stranded in Sudan

India launches ‘Operation Kaveri’ to bring back citizens stranded in Sudan

India has launched Operation Kaveri to bring back its citizens stranded in Sudan. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in a tweet said that nearly 500 Indians have reached Port Sudan and more are on their way. He said, Indian ships and aircraft are set to bring stranded Indian nationals back home. He added that the Government of India is committed to assisting all its brethren in Sudan.
PM Modi addresses youth conclave Yuvam 2023 in Kerala

PM Modi addresses youth conclave Yuvam 2023 in Kerala

Addressing the youth conclave Yuvam 2023 in Kochi this evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India's treasure trove of youth power has the capacity to bring about vast changes in the entire world. He observed that once considered to be a fragile economy, India is today the fastest growing economy in the world because of its youth power.
Twitter reinstates blue tick on high-profile accounts

Twitter reinstates blue tick on high-profile accounts

Twitter has restored the verification badges on several high-profile celebrity accounts, including those of Indian actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli, just days after the platform culled blue checkmarks for non-paying users.
 India-China hold 18th Corps Commander talks

 India-China hold 18th Corps Commander talks

On April 23, India and China held the 18th round of Corps Commander talks in eastern Ladakh, just ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting in India. The talks were focused on disengagement from Demchok and Depsang Plains, as the stand-off between the two countries has been ongoing since May 2020.