Exercise Harimau Shakti: The 4th edition of Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. Exercise Harimau Shakti is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Malaysia. Indian contingent comprising personnel is being represented by a Battalion of MAHAR Regiment. It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Malaysia. […]
Month: December 2024
Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference
Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference: The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) is being held from December 4-6, 2024, in New Delhi, India. The first AOMSUC was held in Beijing, China, in 2010. Since then, it has been hosted annually in various locations across Asia-Oceania. The AOMSUC has become a premier event for meteorologists, […]
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis : Data
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis : Data Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) claims over 340,000 lives annually, with a recent study revealing its severe impact on individuals with pre-existing lung diseases. Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) is a fungal infection of the lungs, caused by Aspergillus, a common type of mold. Aspergillus is commonly found in households, workplaces, and […]
National Housing Bank
National Housing Bank: Aviom India Housing Finance has informed its creditors about an ongoing audit by the National Housing Bank (NHB) following the discovery of fraudulent transactions during a recent onsite supervisory inspection. National Housing Bank (NHB) is an apex agency established to promote housing finance companies (HFCs) in India. It is an All-India Financial […]
Global Cooperation in Space Debris Management
Global Cooperation in Space Debris Management: The issue of increasing satellites and space debris in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) has gained international attention, with experts warning that without global cooperation, this vital region of space may become unusable.In October 2024, a United Nations panel on space traffic coordination called for urgent measures to address this […]
Global Plastic Treaty
Global Plastic Treaty: Global plastic treaty talks failed to reach a consensus at the 5th meeting of the United Nations(UN) Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea.A resolution adopted in 2022 at the UN Environment Assembly in Nairobi aimed to establish global rules to curb plastic pollution by the end of 2024, but nations […]
WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 Report
WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators 2024 Report: India has gained notable recognition in the global intellectual property (IP) arena, ranking among the top 10 nations for patents, trademarks, and industrial designs, as per the WIPO World Intellectual Property Indicators (WIPI) 2024 report.The report highlights continued growth in global IP filings, reflecting innovation resilience despite economic […]
India Adopts CubeSat Standard
India Adopts CubeSat Standard: India adopted the global CubeSat standard, marking a significant step in its ambition to enhance its footprint in the global space economy.CubeSat standards define a modular satellite framework (1 unit (U) = 10 cm³, ≤1.33 kg) compatible with standard deployers, requiring uniform dimensions, low-outgassing materials, kill switches, and rigorous testing. The […]
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi
Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi: The Ministry of Tourism highlighted a national responsible tourism initiative called Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi in the Lok Sabha.Paryatan Mitra/Paryatan Didi launched in September 2024, aims to provide a better tourist experience through training local stakeholders to be tourist-friendly ambassadors and storytellers. It Special emphasis on training women and youth to […]
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme : In News
Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme: In News India’s first indigenously designed 3GPP compliant modem system-on-chip (SoC), developed by WiSig Networks under the government’s Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme, faces production challenges despite significant funding.Supports the growth of domestic companies, startups, and MSMEs in semiconductor design, fostering import substitution and value addition in the electronics sector.Provides […]
