India’s Core Industries Performance: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in India exhibited a provisional growth of 3.8% in December 2023 compared to 2022. Except crude oil, all other sectors have majorly performed well. The ICI serves as a crucial metric, encompassing Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, and […]
Month: February 2024
Mission To Eradicate Filariasis : UP Government
Mission To Eradicate Filariasis : UP Government The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a mission to eradicate filariasis from the state. As part of this, the government will conduct the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign from February 5th to 15th, 2024. Filariasis is a disease caused by parasitic […]
Discovery Of Coltan Deposits : Kenya
Discovery Of Coltan Deposits : Kenya Kenya has officially announced the discovery of coltan deposits within its borders for the first time. Coltan, short for columbite-tantalite, is a valuable mineral composed of niobium and tantalum that is integral to producing electronics like smartphones and electric car batteries. Tantalum is a key component derived from coltan […]
Electricity 2024 Report : IEA
Electricity 2024 Report : IEA According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections in Electricity 2024 Report, India’s electricity demand will outpace China’s and have the world’s fastest growth rate by 2026. India’s annual average electricity demand growth is pegged at 6.5% over 2024-2026. The robust expansion will make India’s additional electricity demand over […]
Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril’ Scheme : Tamil Nadu Government
Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril’ Scheme : Tamil Nadu Government The government of Tamil Nadu has introduced guidelines for the “Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril” (Come Look For You, In Your Village) outreach program, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin aimed at strengthening public services and scheme implementation across the state. As part of the […]
Mascot Of 2024 Khelo India Winter Games : Sheen-e She
Mascot Of 2024 Khelo India Winter Games : Sheen-e She The mascot and logo for the 2024 Khelo India Winter Games were unveiled recently. A snow leopard named ‘Sheen-e She’ or Shan has been declared the official mascot. The logo integrates the Indian tricolor and symbols of Ladakh. The Khelo India Games are an initiative […]
Interim Union Budget Of India 2024-25
Interim Union Budget Of India 2024-25: The Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 in the new Parliament Building on February 1, 2024.This budget presentation represents her sixth consecutive budget, following those of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023. Highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentioned the goal of making […]
Banking Current Affairs : 1st Feb 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st Feb 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Indian Coast Guard Day 2024: Indian Coast Guard Day, observed annually on February 1st, commemorates the establishment of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in 1977. The day celebrates the ICG’s unwavering commitment to maritime safety, security, and […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 1st Feb 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 1st Feb 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
H-1B Visa : Program To Renew
H-1B Visa : Program To Renew The U.S. State Department recently launched a program to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically. H-1B Visa is a non-immigrant visathat allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise for a specified period. A speciality occupation is one […]
