Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court: The Centre has officially notified the appointment of Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia as the new Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Justice Sandhawalia, the senior-most puisne Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, has been appointed following a […]
Month: December 2024
India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024
India Ranks 49th in Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2024: India has made remarkable progress in the 2024 Network Readiness Index (NRI), jumping 11 places from 60th in 2023 to 49th, with an improved score of 53.63. This achievement reflects the country’s strengthened commitment to advancing digital infrastructure and technology adoption.
Indians in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List
Indians in Forbes’ 2024 Power Women List: Forbes has unveiled its 21st annual list of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Women, a prestigious ranking that celebrates influential figures across business, entertainment, politics, philanthropy, and policymaking. This year, three Indian women have made their mark on the global stage with remarkable achievements in their respective fields. […]
Saraswathi Award for Leadership
Saraswathi Award for Leadership: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar was honored with the Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award for Public Leadership by the South Indian Education Society (SIES) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to India’s foreign policy and leadership on the global stage. In his acceptance speech, Jaishankar emphasized India’s growing assertiveness on […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
Free Trade Agreement (FTA): The External Affairs Minister stated that India is taking a cautious approach to FTAs to protect farmers and MSMEs, as discussed at the Bharat@100 Summit by ASSOCHAM. Free Trade Agreements are comprehensive trade deals between two or more countries, aimed at reducing or eliminating trade barriers such as tariffs and import/export […]
Automated & Intelligent Machine-Aided Construction
Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction: AIMC (Automated & Intelligent Machine-aided Construction) is an advanced system being implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) for efficient National Highway construction. It integrates intelligent machines and real-time data sharing to expedite construction and enhance road quality. Objective of AIMC: To increase productivity, ensure durable and […]
Denali Fault
Denali Fault: The Denali Fault split apart the ancient connection of landmasses. Denali Fault, located in southern Alaska, has played a crucial role in shaping Earth’s geological history. A study reveals that three sites along the Denali Fault were once part of a single geologic feature, symbolizing the final joining of two landmasses millions of […]
Quantum Satellite
Quantum Satellite: India aims to launch a quantum satellite for quantum communications within 2-3 years. A quantum satellite is a communications satellite that uses quantum physics to secure its signals. Purpose is to Enhance Signal Security: Protect against threats from quantum computing. Facilitate Quantum Key Distribution (QKD): Enable unbreakable encryption through QKD. Quantum Cryptography and […]
Dinga Disease
Dinga Disease: A mysterious illness locally referred to as “Dinga Dinga”, has wrecked havoc in Uganda. It is locally called ‘Dinga Dinga’, meaning ‘shaking like dancing’. It is predominantly impacting women and girls, is characterized by fever and excessive body shaking. It is severely impairing mobility and in severe cases people are also experiencing paralysis. […]
