Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel: Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment.
Month: August 2024
MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA
MoU Signed Between Ministry of MSME And SBA, Government of USA: Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America to promote Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs)
Vijay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge An Indian Ambassador To US
Vijay Mohan Kwatra Takes Charge An Indian Ambassador To US: Former Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra assumed charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States on August 13. Kwatra succeeds India’s former envoy to the United States, BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
India’s New Cabinet Secretary
India’s New Cabinet Secretary: The Indian government has appointed TV Somanathan as the new Cabinet Secretary, succeeding Rajiv Gauba. Earlier as Finance Secretary, Somanathan was noted for his careful management of finances and contributed to Production Linked Incentive Schemes and initiatives like PM Garib Kalyan and Atmanirbhar Bharat. The Cabinet Secretary is the highest-ranking civil […]
Neelakurinji Declared As a Threatened Species
Neelakurinji Declared As a Threatened Species: Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), a flowering shrub that blooms once every 12 years, is now classified as Vulnerable (Criteria A2c) on the IUCN Red List. The species was not previously evaluated under IUCN standards due to its unique blooming cycle and ecological challenges. Strobilanthes kunthiana is an endemic shrub of […]
Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th Birth Anniversary
Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th Birth Anniversary: India celebrated Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th birth anniversary on 12th August, who pioneered India’s space program and founded key institutions across various fields. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, born in Ahmedabad in 1919, is the father of India’s space program and mentor to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He established the Physical Research Laboratory […]
Dysbiosis
Dysbiosis: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics pose significant dangers, particularly to the microbiome, the complex community of microorganisms in the human body. While antibiotics are vital for treating infections, they also indiscriminately kill beneficial bacteria, leading to a disruption known as dysbiosis. Dysbiosis can have severe and long-lasting effects on health, contributing to conditions […]
Nagaland’s DRTPS Initiative
Nagaland’s DRTPS Initiative: Nagaland became the first state in India to adopt a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) by signing an MoU with SBI General Insurance. The insurance aims to protect critical infrastructure and reduce economic losses from extreme weather events over a three-year period (2024-2027). Parametric insurance provides a predefined payout when […]
Xerogel : Study
Xerogel : Study Researchers have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing incorporating Silica Nanoparticles and calcium that can help blood clot rapidly and provide relief for uncontrolled hemorrhage. Xerogel is a solid form of a gel obtained by drying it with unhindered shrinkage. The drying process of xerogels involves solvent evaporation under standard conditions using […]
