Second-Largest Road Network In The World : India India now has the second-largest road network in the world, after the US. In 2013-14, the total length of National Highways was 91,287 km, which has increased to 1,45,240 km in 2022-23. India has a total length of 4,219 km of expressways. The total length of National […]
Month: June 2023
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 28th June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 28th Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Udyami Bharat-MSME Day
Udyami Bharat-MSME Day: Udyami Bharat-MSME Day is an important occasion that highlights the achievements and potential of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India. This year, the event celebrated on June 27, bringing together key stakeholders from the government and the MSME sector. The Udyami Bharat-MSME Day event will take place at Vigyan Bhavan […]
What Is Watermelon Snow?
What Is Watermelon Snow? Watermelon snow is a captivating natural phenomenon observed in snowy mountainous regions, including Utah, where the snow takes on a red and pink hue. This unique occurrence has been attributed to a specific type of algae and has fascinated both scientists and nature enthusiasts alike. It is a result of a […]
Florence Nightingale Awards(2022 and 2023)
Florence Nightingale Awards(2022 and 2023): The President of India conferred the Florence Nightingale Awards on 30 nurses and auxiliary midwives. Florence Nightingale Awards are named as a tribute to Florence Nightingale. Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing. She came to prominence while serving as a manager and […]
Veerangana Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra
Veerangana Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra: Home Minister Amit Shah and PM Narendra Modi will attend the six-day “Veerangana Rani Durgavati Gaurav Yatra” (to honour 16th-century Gondwana kingdom queen Rani Durgavati) in Madhya Pradesh Rani Durgavati (1524 – 1564) was the ruling Queen of Gondwana from 1550 until 1564. She is chiefly remembered for defending her […]
Action Against Obscene Content On OTT Platform : DPCGC
Action Against Obscene Content On OTT Platform : DPCGC The Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC) recently recommended punitive action on an OTT platform, invoking the Information Technology Rules (2021). The Digital Publisher Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), a self-regulatory body for online curated content providers (OCCPs) in India, has taken action against the Over-the-Top (OTT) […]
Greenwashing
Greenwashing: The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) recently released a new set of G20-backed global rules aimed at helping regulators crack down on greenwashing. Greenwashing is the process of conveying a false impression or misleading information about how a company’s products are environmentally sound. Greenwashing involves making an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing […]
Director Of The United Nations Office For Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA)
Director Of The United Nations Office For Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA): The UN Secretary-General recently appointed Indian-origin satellite industry expert Aarti Holla-Maini as Director of the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA). The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) is the UN office responsible for promoting international cooperation in the peaceful […]
Employees Provident Fund Organisation : Extended The deadline For Members
Employees Provident Fund Organisation : Extended The deadline For Members The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has extended the deadline for members and pensioners to apply for higher Provident Fund (PF) pensions till July 11. Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is a statutory bodythat came into existence under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions […]
