Kumki Elephants: Andhra Pradesh (AP) and Karnataka signed an MoU for the deployment of trained elephants (Kumki) from Karnataka to control the elephant menace in AP. It Includes deploying an expert team for elephant capture, mahout training programs, knowledge transfer, SOPs for darting (tranquillising) and capturing animals, nutrition and food, and workshops and seminars. Karnataka […]
Day: October 1, 2024
Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left arm spinner to take 300 test wickets in Test cricket.
Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left arm spinner to take 300 test wickets in Test cricket: The ongoing India vs Bangladesh 2 test match series, Ravindra Jadeja became the first Indian left arm spinner to take 300 test wickets in Test cricket. The all rounder became the second fastest player who scored 3000 test […]
“Rajyamata-Gomata” Tag Declared to Desi Cows In Maharashtra
“Rajyamata-Gomata” Tag Declared to Desi Cows In Maharashtra: The Maharashtra government granted the status of Rajyamata-Gomata to desi cows in the state. This is the first time that such a title has been bestowed on any creature. In a government resolution (GR) passed by the dairy development department, the state specified that the status of […]
BSE and NSE have announced revisions to their transaction fees
BSE and NSE have announced revisions to their transaction fees: BSE and NSE have announced revisions to their transaction fees, effective from October 1, 2024. The changes, which impact various segments, align with SEBI’s July directive mandating a uniform fee structure across market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). This move eliminates the previous slab-based structure and ensures […]
GST Council Establishes GoM on Compensation Cess
GST Council Establishes GoM on Compensation Cess: The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has formed a 10-member Group of Ministers (GoM), chaired by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary, to address the future taxation of luxury, sin, and demerit goods as the compensation cess is set to expire in March 2026.
NATO to Establish Northern Land Command in Eastern Finland
NATO to Establish Northern Land Command in Eastern Finland: NATO plans to set up a new land command in Finland near the Russian border in 2025, to lead land force operations in northern Europe during potential military conflicts. Finland, which joined NATO last year after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, is preparing for the […]
Udhayanidhi Stalin Took Oath as Deputy CM of TamilNadu
Udhayanidhi Stalin Took Oath as Deputy CM of TamilNadu: The Chief Minister of TamilNadu M. K. Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin took the oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of the state. The cabinet reshuffle and several members were also changed.
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir.
IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) appointed IPS Nalin Prabhat as the Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir. He is set to assume charge from October 1. Till then, he will work as the Special Director-General (DG) of […]
Centre Of Excellence Inaugurated by BCCI in Bengaluru
Centre Of Excellence Inaugurated by BCCI in Bengaluru: To expand the cricketing infrastructure, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket In India) inaugurated the new state of art facilities which are called the Centre Of Excellence in the outskirts of the Bengaluru city.
Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup of World Athletics Continental Tour
Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup of World Athletics Continental Tour: India’s Gulveer Singh set a new national record en route to winning the men’s 5000m gold in the Yogibo Athletics Challenge Cup of World Athletics Continental Tour at Niigata, Japan. Gulveer won the race with a time of 13:11.82 to improve upon his own national record […]
