Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics: Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS) initiates “detailed examination” after official trade figures showed that India’s gold imports in November surged threefold to an all-time high of $14.8 billion compared to the previous year. It is the premier organization of Government of India for collection, compilation […]
Kisan Kavach
Kisan Kavach: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology unveiled Kisan Kavach. It is first-of-its-kind anti-pesticide bodysuit designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure. The suit is intended to protect farm labourers from imbibing the pesticides they spray. Several of the common pesticides are potential neurotoxins and […]
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai
Baiga Tribe: Jodhaiya Bai Jodhaiya Bai, a celebrated Baiga tribal artist and Padma Shri awardee, passed away on December 15, 2024, at the age of 86 after a prolonged illness. Her death was reported from her native Lodha village in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh.The Baiga Tribe is one of India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). […]
Minority Rights Day
Minority Rights Day: December 18 is celebrated as Minority Rights Day, commemorating the UN Declaration on the Rights of Persons Belonging to National, Ethnic, Religious, and Linguistic Minorities (adopted in 1992).The Constitution of India mentions the term “minority” but does not define it.
Moldova Signs International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement
Moldova Signs International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement: Moldova has officially signed the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework Agreement, furthering its commitment to promoting renewable energy.The ISA was conceptualised on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in 2015 as a collaborative initiative between India and France.The headquarters of the ISA is located in Gurugram, India. […]
Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat
Wroughton’s Free-Tailed Bat: Wroughton’s free-tailed bat has been spotted at the Delhi Development Authority (DDA)’s Yamuna Biodiversity Park.It is a highly rare species of molossus bat.It is characterised by its large size, huge ears extending beyond the muzzle, and bicoloured velvet fur. It is known to be a powerful flier.
Science and Heritage Research Initiative
Science and Heritage Research Initiative: The union minister of Science & Technology said that fusion of traditional knowledge with modern technology could give India’s advantage over others at the celebration of five years of the Science and Heritage Research Initiative (SHRI).It is a new programme on Heritage Research.It aims to engage experts from diverse fields […]
India Surpasses USD 1 Trillion in FDI
India Surpasses USD 1 Trillion in FDI: India has surpassed USD 1 trillion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows since 2000, highlighting its growing appeal as a global investment hub.This milestone is further supported by a 26% rise in FDI to USD 42.1 billion in the first half of the current financial year 2024-25, reflecting […]
Pollution in Hindon River
Pollution in Hindon River: The Hindon River, a rain-fed Yamuna tributary, has turned into a drain of untreated waste, symbolising environmental degradation and endangering communities along its industrial belt in Western Uttar Pradesh.The Hindon River originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh and flows through the industrial belt of […]
Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland: The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to rising security concerns over foreign influx from neighboring countries.The decision highlights the government’s renewed focus on monitoring foreign movements and addressing security issues in these sensitive regions.The PAR […]
