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MoRD and MoMSME to boost SHG women enterprises

MoRD and MoMSME to boost SHG women enterprises

Context:  Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) and Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) to collaborate on formalising and...

SDG National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2024

SDG National Indicator Framework Progress Report 2024

Context: On the 18th Statistics Day, observed on June 29th, 2024, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation unveiled the...

Indigenous conventional submarine -Project-76

Indigenous conventional submarine -Project-76

Context: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has taken up a preliminary study on the design and development of an...

Gen Upendra Dwivedi Takes Charge as 30th Army Chief

Gen Upendra Dwivedi Takes Charge as 30th Army Chief

  Context: Gen Upendra Dwivedi took charge as the 30th Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding Gen Manoj Pande,...

Places in News: Democratic Republic of the Congo

Context:  Local and international conservation groups are voicing strong opposition to the issuance of an oil and gas exploration permit...

Skin Bank

Context: The Indian Army has established a new skin bank facility to treat severe burn injuries and other skin conditions...

Record Energy Consumption in 2023: A Global Perspective

Context: According to the 73rd Statistical Review of World Energy (SRWE) released by the Energy Institute, global primary energy consumption...

UNODC World Drug Report 2024

Context: Global drug use has surged, reaching 292 million users worldwide in 2022, marking a 20% increase over the past...

ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme (NILP)

Context: Ladakh has attained a 97% literacy rate through the implementation of the ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram scheme,...

Oath of MPs

Context : Recently in the oath taking ceremony of MP’s in 18th Lok Sabha MP from Saran, Bihar could not...

Cohabitation

Context : For the first time in 22 years, there is a real possibility of cohabitation in France  which  has...

Banks’ Gross NPA ratio falls

Context: Asset quality of commercial banks improved, with Gross Non-Performing Asset (GNPA) ratio falling to a 12-year low of 2.8%...

Dodol, the traditional Goan sweet, is in pursuit of a GI tag

Context: Recently, the Goa government formally applied for a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the Goan sweet called Dodol, with...

“Multi-omics” is revolutionising the detection and treatment of tuberculosis and cancers in India

Context: Multi-omics, a rapidly emerging technology in India’s clinical science, is integrating with AI and machine learning to create  valuable...

Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin missiles

Context: India is in early talks with the U.S. regarding the co-production of Stryker infantry vehicles and Javelin Anti-Tank Guided...

RPF Launches Sangyaan App

Context: Recently the Director General of Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched the mobile application-Sangyaan App, to provide in-depth information on...

First Radioactive Rhino Horns to Curb Poaching in South Africa

Context: South African scientists have initiated a pioneering project where they injected radioactive material into live rhino horns.  This effort...

India’s Geological Heritage: Importance and Current Status

Context: The Draft Geo-heritage Sites and Geo-relics (Preservation and Maintenance) Bill, 2022 has brought attention to the need for a...

UN Unveils Global Principles to Combat Misinformation and Hate Speech Online

Context: The United Nations Secretary-General recently introduced the Global Principles for Information Integrity. A comprehensive framework aimed at addressing the...

Places in News: Paraguay

Context: Paraguay becomes 100th full member of the International Solar Alliance (ISA).  About Paraguay Location: Landlocked country in Central South...

 SEBI Eases ‘Trading Plans’ Framework for Company Insiders

Context: Security Exchange Board of India (SEBI) eases the ‘trading plans’ framework for insiders of companies.    More on News: ...

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