State Mission Director for the National Health Mission: Dr. Vinay Goyal has officially assumed the role of State Mission Director for the National Health Mission (NHM). He succeeds K. Jeevan Babu, who has moved to the Kerala Water Authority as Managing Director.
India’s Ambassador to Croatia
India’s Ambassador to Croatia: Arun Goel has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Croatia, succeeding Raj Kumar Srivastava. The Ministry of External Affairs announced his new role on September 7, 2024. Goel, a retired 1985-batch IAS officer from the Punjab cadre, previously served as the Election Commissioner of India from November 21, 2022, to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th September 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana : Changes
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana : Changes The government recently made changes to the rules of the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, which are planned to come into force from the 1st of October 2024. New Rules: In case of accounts opened under the guardianship of grandparents (who are other than legal guardians), the guardianship shall be transferred to […]
Fath-360 Missile
Fath-360 Missile: The Wall Street Journal recently reported that Iran has delivered short-range ballistic missiles, including the Fath-360, to Russia. The Fath-360, or Fateh-360, is an Iranian short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) known for its precision and mobility. It is designed to carry out tactical strikes against various targets, including military installations and infrastructure. Launch […]
Sugamya Bharat App
Sugamya Bharat App: More than 1,400 complaints related to accessibility have been lodged through the Sugamya Bharat mobile application since its launch in 2021, with approximately 75 percent of those resolved, according to official data. Sugamya Bharat App is an initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice […]
Yudh Abhyas
Yudh Abhyas: India-U.S. bilateral Army exercise Yudh Abhyas is set to commence at the Mahajan field firing ranges in Rajasthan. Yudh Abhyas is a joint military exercise conducted annually between India and USA. It has been ongoing since 2004. It is designed to promote cooperation between the two militaries while sharing training, cultural exchanges and […]
Russian Missile Strike
Russian Missile Strike: At least 51 people have been killed and 271 others injured in a Russian missile strike on the city of Poltava in central Ukraine. Poltava is a city in east-central Ukraine. It is located 300 kilometres (189 miles) east of Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine. It lies along the Vorskla River. Archaeological […]
Teal Carbon
Teal Carbon: India’s first study on ‘teal carbon’, undertaken at Keoladeo National Park (KNP) in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district, has highlighted the significance of wetland conservation to address the challenges of climate adaptation and resilience. Teal Carbon refers to carbon stored in non-tidal freshwater wetlands, encompassing carbon sequestered in vegetation, microbial biomass and dissolved and particulate […]
Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award
Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award: The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan Award 2024 on the occasion of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Swachh Vayu Survekshan Award is an initiative by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) to rank cities on the basis […]
