WHO Receives $700 Million Pledges for 2025-2028 Budget: During an event in Berlin, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced it has received $700 million in new funding pledges for its 2025-2028 budget. This is in addition to the $300 million already promised by both the European Union.
Month: October 2024
5th National Water Awards (NWA), 2023
5th National Water Awards (NWA), 2023: The Department of Water Resources, River Development, and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, proudly announces the winners of the 5th National Water Awards (NWA), 2023. These prestigious awards recognize the efforts of individuals, organizations, and institutions across India in water conservation and […]
Mendis and Beaumont Clinch ICC Player of the Month Awards for September 2024
Mendis and Beaumont Clinch ICC Player of the Month Awards for September 2024: International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the Players of the Month for September 2024, honoring Sri Lanka’s Kamindu Mendis and England’s Tammy Beaumont for their outstanding performances in international cricket. Both players have earned this prestigious recognition for the second time, reflecting […]
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath Receives Prestigious IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3
ISRO Chairman S. Somanath Receives Prestigious IAF World Space Award for Chandrayaan-3: Dr. S. Somanath, Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has been honored with the prestigious International Astronautical Federation (IAF) World Space Award. This accolade was awarded in recognition of the remarkable success of Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar mission that made history with […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th October 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th October 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
T-90 Bhishma Tank
T-90 Bhishma Tank: In a significant move towards self-reliance, the Indian Army has rolled out its first overhauled T-90 Bhishma tank, further enhancing its operational readiness. T-90 Bhishma Tank is Indian Army’s main battle tank since 2003. It is known for its firepower, speed, and protection. With this overhaul, the tank has become even more […]
Tele MANAS
Tele MANAS: Tele MANAS is now available as a comprehensive mobile platform – Tele MANAS App – developed for the public. Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2022. It seeks to function as a comprehensive, integrated, and inclusive 24×7 tele-mental health […]
UK Naga Skull Auction Controversy
UK Naga Skull Auction Controversy: A 19th-century “horned Naga skull” was withdrawn from an auction in the UK following significant backlash from authorities in Nagaland and India, bringing attention to the sensitive issue of Indigenous human remains and the broader debate surrounding colonial legacies. At the auction 19th-century Naga human skull was valued at 3,500-4,500 […]
Europa Clipper mission : Set To Launch
Europa Clipper mission: NASA is set to launch Europa Clipper mission today. The spacecraft is scheduled to launch from Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard a Falcon Heavy rocket. About Europa Clipper Mission Europa Clipper Mission is a NASA mission aimed at exploring Jupiter’s moon Europa, which is considered one of the top candidates […]
Serious Fraud Investigation Office : In News
Serious Fraud Investigation Office : In News The Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) recorded the statement of daughter of Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and owner of a now-dormant information technology firm, raising a political storm. The Union Corporate Affairs Ministry had ordered an SFIO inquiry based on the finding of the Interim Settlement Board […]