Urmila Chaudhary Honored with Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024: Urmila Chaudhary, a prominent social campaigner from Nepal, has been honored with the prestigious Global Anti-Racism Championship Award 2024. The award was presented by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a ceremony held at the Department of State in Washington, D.C.
India’s Linguistic Heritage Celebrated at Pravasi Parichay 2024 in Riyadh
India’s Linguistic Heritage Celebrated at Pravasi Parichay 2024 in Riyadh: The 2024 edition of the Embassy’s flagship diaspora engagement event, Pravasi Parichay, was inaugurated by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, the Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, at the Embassy Auditorium in Riyadh. This week-long cultural celebration kicked off with a specially curated event titled “Classical […]
Launch of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Launch of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi has launched the retail phase of Bharat Chana Dal Phase II in Delhi-NCR, marking a significant step in the government’s commitment to provide essential food items at affordable prices. This initiative includes flagging off […]
HDFC Life has received dual recognition from Avtar and Seramount for its strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion .
HDFC Life has received dual recognition from Avtar and Seramount for its strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : HDFC Life, a prominent player in India’s insurance sector, has earned dual accolades for its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) by Avtar and Seramount. Recognised among the Best Companies for Women in India […]
Shillong has been named the most popular travel destination for Indians in 2025
Shillong has been named the most popular travel destination for Indians in 2025: Shillong has emerged as the most popular destination for Indian travellers in 2025, as revealed by Skyscanner’s “Travel Trends Report” released on Wednesday. Meghalaya’s capital topped the list, surpassing Baku (Azerbaijan) and Langkawi (Malaysia), showing a strong interest among Indians for unique […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th October 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th October 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Di-Ammonium Phosphate : Shortage
Di-Ammonium Phosphate : Shortage A shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a key fertiliser required at the time of sowing, is undermining crop production prospects for the current rabi season. DAP sales in India during April-September 2024 dropped to 45.72 lakh tonnes, a 27.2% decline from 62.83 lakh tonnes in 2023, signalling reduced availability for farmers […]
Amazon Future Engineer Program
Amazon Future Engineer Program: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with Amazon, has launched the third phase of the Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Amazon Future Engineer Program – Phase 3 implemented in 50 EMRS schools across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, […]
13th Major Port of Galathea Bay
13th Major Port of Galathea Bay: The mega International Container Transshipment Port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay, located on Great Nicobar Island in the Bay of Bengal, has been officially designated as the 13th major port in India. Kamarajar Port located on the Coromandel Coast (Chennai) was named the country’s 12th major port. The ICTP is […]
RCS-UDAN : New Airports
RCS-UDAN : New Airports The Prime Minister inaugurated three airports under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS-UDAN) in Rewa (Madhya Pradesh), Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh), and Saharanpur (Uttar Pradesh). These airports aim to enhance air travel accessibility and will soon commence flights, furthering the mission of improving infrastructure in underserved regions. Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) was […]
