Lake Victoria : Report A new scientific report published in the journal Nature shows that significant precipitation changes and increasing extreme climate events affecting the large human populations as well as endemic biodiversity of Lake Victoria Basin Key findings of the report: Heavy rains, wind storms, and floods threaten the survival and water access of […]
Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 : Amendment
Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 : Amendment The Punjab Assembly has amended the Sikh Gurdwaras Act, 1925 to allow the broadcast of Gurbani (sacred hymns) from Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) to be accessible to all media outlets free of cost. This move aims to break the alleged monopoly of PTC, a television channel associated with […]
International Day Of Yoga 2023
International Day Of Yoga 2023: The 9th International Day of Yoga (IDY) was celebrated on June 21st with various events and initiatives taking place across the country. The Prime Minister will lead yoga at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, demonstrating a global commitment to yoga. The Ministry of Ayush encourages “Har Aangan Yoga” […]
World Hydrography Day 2023
World Hydrography Day 2023: Union Defence Minister recently visited the hydrography ship South Jetty, Indian Naval station Kochi on the eve of World Hydrography Day to support the sustainable use of the oceans. World Hydrography Day is marked annually on June 21. It is officially recognised and implemented by the International Hydrographic Organisation (IHO). It […]
GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine : Approved
GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine : Approved India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the Omicron variant, GEMCOVAC-OM was approved under emergency use guidelines by the Drug Controller General of India. GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine was developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. and supported under the Mission COVID Suraksha, implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance […]
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission
Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission: The Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission unanimously elected India as chair of the Standing Committee on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for the biennium 2023-24 during the 32nd Session held in Bangkok. Asia Pacific Plant Protection Commission is an intergovernmental organization that promotes cooperation among countries in the Asia-Pacific region to […]
One Nation One Helpline Initiative : For Childline Services
One Nation One Helpline Initiative : For Childline Services The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoW&CD) in India has undertaken a significant step by merging the successful Childline emergency counselling and distress helpline for children with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) number 112. The move aims to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of […]
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023
The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023: The report has been released by Startup Genome, a policy advisory and research organization. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023) is an in-depth analysis of startup ecosystems worldwide. It provides insights into leading ecosystems, emerging trends, and challenges faced by entrepreneurs. GSER 2023 offers actionable recommendations for […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
INS Kirpan
INS Kirpan: India gifted the Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance that country’s naval capabilities. INS Kirpan is an indigenously-built in-service missile. It is a Khukri class missile corvette commissioned into the Navy on January 12, 1991. It has a displacement displacing capacity of close to 1,400 tonnes. It is capable of a speed […]
