PM Modi Receives Global Peace Award in Washington: The Association of Indian American Minorities (AIAM), a newly launched non-governmental organization, was inaugurated on November 22, 2024, at the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Maryland, USA. The organization aims to foster unity and uplift minority communities within the Indian American diaspora. During the launch event, Prime […]
Month: November 2024
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India’s first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. On November 20, 2024, the two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module […]
RS-26 Rubezh
RS-26 Rubezh: In a significant escalation of the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Russia reportedly used a new type of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) targeting Dnipro, Ukraine.The RS-26 Rubezh, a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile.Capable of carrying multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicles (MIRVs).
Honorary Army General
Honorary Army General: The Chief of Army Staff of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, has been conferred the rank of Honorary General of the Nepal Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during a ceremony at Sheetal Niwas, Nepal. The tradition of exchanging honorary generalships between the Indian and Nepali armies began in the 1950s to […]
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Marine Fisheries Census 2025: On World Fisheries Day 2024, the Centre launched transformative initiatives in the fisheries sector, including the Marine Fisheries Census 2025 and the National Plan of Action on Sharks.It is Fully digital process using mobile apps and virtual servers for real-time data collection.,Covers 1.2 million households across India’s coastline, including remote locations […]
VISION Portal
VISION Portal: Union Minister launched the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) to democratize startup skills and innovation among underprivileged children.Inaugurated on November 21, 2024. Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake
Avian Botulism at Sambhar Lake: A mass death of migratory birds died at Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan, likely due to avian botulism. The outbreak is believed to be caused by high temperatures and reduced salinity in the lake.Avian botulism is a neuromuscular disease caused by toxins produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. The disease affects […]
G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration
G20 Rio de Janeiro Leaders Declaration: The G20 Leaders’ Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was headlined by the official launch of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty will serve as a platform for connecting countries in need of assistance with public policies targeted towards eradicating […]
Data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- German GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment
Data from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- German GRACE (Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment: Between 2015 and 2023, freshwater stored on land, including lakes, rivers, and groundwater, fell by 1,200 cubic kilometres. India: Home to 18% of the global population, India has just 4% of the world’s freshwater resources and occupies only 2.4% of […]
India’s Trade Deficit
India’s Trade Deficit: According to some economists, India’s trade deficit is not a sign of weak manufacturing but reflects India’s strength in services and attractiveness as an investment destination. A trade deficit occurs when a country imports more goods and services than it exports. It represents the amount by which the value of imports […]
