Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) in Hyderabad has been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar-2025 in the Institutional Category, recognizing its exceptional contributions to disaster management.Established by the Government of India, the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar honors individuals and organizations […]
Mauni Amavasya : Maha Kumbh
Mauni Amavasya : Maha Kumbh Mauni Amavasya, also called Maghi Amavasya, is one of the most important days in the Hindu calendar. In 2025, it will be observed on Wednesday, January 29. This sacred day is known for its focus on silence, fasting and ritual bathing in holy rivers, especially the Ganges. Millions of devotees […]
Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner
Nigeria Joins BRICS as Partner: Nigeria was officially admitted as a partner country of the BRICS bloc, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. This strategic move aims to bolster Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic ties with leading emerging economies. The announcement was made by Brazil’s Foreign Ministry, highlighting Nigeria’s significant role in strengthening […]
Ayodhya Celebrates First Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha
Ayodhya Celebrates First Anniversary of Ram Lalla’s Pran Pratishtha: The sacred city of Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh is resonating with devotion and festivity as it marks the first anniversary of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ of Ram Lalla at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir. The milestone event, celebrated on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, reflects the city’s spiritual […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 23rd January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 23rd January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day
Pralay Missile : Will Be Showcased During Republic Day Indigenously developed Pralay missile will be showcased during Republic Day Parade for the first time, Defence Secretary stated recently. It is an indigenously developed short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) based on the Prithvi Defence Vehicle […]
Vaigai River : Plan To Prevent Pollution
Vaigai River : Plan To Prevent Pollution Madras high court recently directed the local bodies to file an action plan with a timeline to prevent pollution in the Vaigai river. Vaigai River is a 258 kilometres long river in Tamil Nadu. It originates from the Varusanadu and Megamalai hills of the Western Ghats. It travels […]
Asan Conservation Reserve
Asan Conservation Reserve: A bird counting campaign at the Asan Wetland in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand has yielded impressive results, with volunteers identifying 5,225 birds across 117 different species. Asan Conservation Reserve (ACR) is a 444-hectare stretch of the Asan River running down to its confluence with the Yamuna River in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. […]
National Mineral Development Corporation : In News
National Mineral Development Corporation : In News India’s state-run miner NMDC is expected to extract 6,500 carats of diamonds, worth $3.4 million, this fiscal year from ores in a mine near Panna Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Incorporated in 1958 as a Government of India fully owned public enterprise, NMDC is under the administrative control […]
Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme
Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme: The Commerce Ministry recently introduced the Diamond Imprest Authorization (DIA) Scheme, aiming to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond industry. It has been introduced by the Department of Commerce, Government of India to allow duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds, of less than ¼ Carat (25 Cents), for […]
