19th Heads Of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) recently took part in the 19th Heads of Asian Coast Guard Agencies Meeting (HACGAM) in Istanbul. The HACGAM is an annual event hosted by one of its member nations on a rotational basis. It was initiated by Japan to promote cooperation among […]
Month: September 2023
Goa Roadmap For Tourism : G20 Summit
Goa Roadmap For Tourism : G20 Summit In a unanimous decision, G20 leaders recently endorsed the significance of the ‘Goa Roadmap for Tourism’ as a path towards achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs). The ‘Goa Roadmap’, an outcome of India’s G20 Tourism Track, is a blueprint for sustainable global tourism. It is aligned with the theme […]
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam: Ethiopia recently announced that it has filled its Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River. Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) formerly known as the Millennium Dam, is situated in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. It is located on the Blue Nile, one of the […]
18th G20 Summit : Highlights
18th G20 Summit : Highlights The 18th G20 Summit was held in New Delhi, India on September 9th and 10th, 2023. The summit was the first time India hosted the G20 Leaders’ Summit. Theme : The theme of the summit was “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, which means “The world is one family”. Key Highlights of G20 Summit […]
E-Waste Management In India
E-Waste Management In India: The Indian Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) released a report on ‘Pathways to Circular Economy in Indian Electronics Sector’ in collaboration with NITI Aayog, aiming to explore opportunities for managing electronic waste (e-waste) more effectively. E-waste refers to all items of electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) and its parts that have […]
Mandatory Hallmarking : Third Phase
Mandatory Hallmarking : Third Phase The third phase of mandatory hallmarking in India, starting from September 8, 2023, will include an additional 55 districts, bringing the total number of districts covered under this system to 343. Hallmarking is like a quality stamp for jewellery and precious metal items. It tells you how pure or good […]
White Sambar Deer : Discovery
White Sambar Deer : Discovery Researchers have made a rare discovery of a “white” sambar deer with a condition called leucism, resulting in white or pale skin, in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka, India. Leucism is a genetic condition that affects the pigmentation of an animal’s skin, feathers, scales, or fur. Unlike albinism, which […]
Nuclear-Armed Submarine
Nuclear-Armed Submarine: North Korea has introduced its first operational “tactical nuclear attack submarine,” known as Submarine No. 841, which has been assigned to patrol the waters between the Korean peninsula and Japan. This submarine, named Hero Kim Kun Ok, is deemed a key component of North Korea’s naval force and is likely a modified version […]
Varuna-23 : Bilateral Naval Exercise
Varuna-23 : Bilateral Naval Exercise The 21st edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise ‘Varuna-23’ took place in the Arabian Sea. This exercise involved guided missile frigates, a tanker, Maritime Patrol Aircraft, and helicopters from both the Indian and French Navies. His exercise has a long history, dating back to 1993, and has evolved into […]
HII-A Rocket : Japan
HII-A Rocket : Japan Japan launched the HII-A rocket recently. HII-A rocket launching site: Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. Launched by: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Objective: to explore the origins of the universe. The rocket put a satellite called X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, or XRISM, into orbit around Earth. It will measure […]
