34th Vyas Samman 2024: 34th Vyas Samman 2024 for her novel Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary. Published in 2018, the novel delves into cultural conflicts and identity struggles faced by Indian youth in America. Instituted in 1991 by the KK Birla Foundation, the Vyas Samman honors outstanding Hindi literary works from the past […]
Day: December 20, 2024
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director: The Indian government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the new Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and follows a recommendation by the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction
Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to formulate a comprehensive policy for managing sacred groves across the country. Sacred Groves are small patches of forests or natural vegetation that are protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance. These areas are often […]
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems: All 17,130 police stations across India are now linked through the CCTNS platform. CCTNS is a centralized online platform conceptualized under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Launched in 2009 with a budget of ₹2,000 crore, it is part of India’s National e-Governance Plan. It aims to establish […]
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign: The Government of India recently launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) campaign, focusing on active screening in 347 high-risk districts. In its first week, the campaign detected 6,267 new TB cases. Over 5 lakh individuals have been actively screened through health and wellness centres and 850 mobile testing vans. The campaign targets […]
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law: The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the implementation of the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Company Act, 2021, which mandated a 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. This law, introduced to boost employment for […]
Milkweed fiber : Study
Milkweed fiber : Study The Union Ministry of Textiles is encouraging by extending its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber. Milkweed fiber is the seed fiber obtained from milkweed plant. Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) plant belongs to the genus Asclepias of the family Asclepiadaceae and is also known as stubborn weed. […]
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur: Indian educationist Arun Kapur, known for his contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman, has been honoured by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. At the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations, held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu, Kapur was conferred the prestigious Red Scarf and […]
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024: Good Governance Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 19 to December 24, 2024. As part of this national initiative, the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign will be held across more than 700 districts, states, and union territories of India. The campaign focuses on […]
