Direct Incentive Disbursement : Postal Life Insurance Recognising the pivotal role of its sales force, the Postal Life Insurance (PLI) introduced the pilot program for “Direct Incentive Disbursement” in the Delhi and Uttarakhand Circles. Direct Incentive Disbursement Program will recognize the role of PLI’s sales force which is the driving force behind the department’s accomplishments. […]
Month: August 2023
ECOWAS
ECOWAS: Member countries of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) will meet to discuss their next steps, after Niger’s military junta defied their deadline to reinstate the country’s ousted president. ECOWAS is the West African nation’s regional group which was established in 1975 through the Lagos Treaty. Aim is to have a single common […]
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023
State Of Elementary Education In Rural India 2023: The Ministry of Education has released the State of Elementary Education in Rural India – 2023 report, highlighting the Prevalence of Smartphone Usage among students. The report was based on a survey conducted by the Development Intelligence Unit (DIU), a collaboration between NGO Transform Rural India and […]
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study
Rhesus Macaques : Recent Study A recent study conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, titled “Genetics, Social Environment and Evolution of Male Same-Sex Behavior in Rhesus Macaques,” has challenged conventional beliefs about same-sex behaviour (SSB) in animals. The engagement of animals in SSB has been considered a ‘Darwinian paradox’: if reproduction is critical to […]
31st World University Games
31st World University Games: The 31st World University Game was held in Chengdu, China, where India has won a total of 26 medals across 4 disciplines with highest medal count at the World University Games. Many of the athletes who won the Medals come from Khelo India Scheme and Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS). It […]
World Tribal Day 2023
World Tribal Day 2023: The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, also known as World Tribal Day, is observed annually on August 9, as per a resolution by the UN General Assembly in December 1994. This date commemorates the inaugural meeting of the UN Sub-Commission on the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights Working […]
Indian Air Force Received Israel’s Anti Guided Missiles
Indian Air Force Received Israel’s Anti Guided Missiles: The Indian Air Force has received Israel’s Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles. The Spike NLOS will be integrated with the Russian-origin fleet of Mi-17V5 helicopters. Spike Non-Line of Sight (NLOS) developed by: Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd, Israel. Spike NLOS is a multi-purpose, electro-optical/infrared […]
Project Devika : North India’s First River Rejuvenation
Project Devika : North India’s First River Rejuvenation It was announced that North India’s first River Rejuvenation Project Devika is nearing its completion. It was Built at a cost of over Rs 190 crore on the lines of ‘Namami Ganga’, the Project was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Project Devika launched in 2019. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Luna-25 Spacecraft : Russia
Luna-25 Spacecraft : Russia Russia is to make a remarkable leap in lunar exploration with the launch of its Luna-25 spacecraft. This venture not only signifies a resurgence in space exploration but also represents a strategic race with India to reach the moon’s south pole. The quest is driven by the tantalizing potential of the […]
