Giani Zail Singh Birth Anniversary: President of India recently paid Floral Tributes to Giani Zail Singh on his Birth Anniversary. He was born as Jarnail Singh, but later changed his name to Zail Singh. He was given the title of Giani as he was educated and learned about Guru Granth Sahib and other Sikh scriptures. […]
Global Land Outlook Report
Global Land Outlook Report: According to the 2nd edition of the Global Land Outlook (GLO) report, humans have breached four out of nine planetary boundaries. GLO is a United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification’s (UNCCD) flagship publication, whose 1st edition was launched in 2017 at the UNCCD COP13 (China). It underscores land system challenges, showcases […]
France’s Bastille Day Celebrations
France’s Bastille Day Celebrations: PM Modi thanked the French President for the invitation as Guest of Honour at France’s Bastille Day celebrations The National Day of France, also known as Bastille Day, is celebrated on July 14 every year The Bastille was a fortress prison located in the heart of Paris, which had become a […]
Cyclone Mocha
Cyclone Mocha: The Indian Meteorological Department, IMD has issued a warning that a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the Southeast Bay of Bengal by May 7, 2023 IMD has calculated that a low-pressure area is expected to take shape, which is usually a precursor to the development of a cyclone. According to IMD’s […]
G20 TechSprint
G20 TechSprint: The RBI and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched the G20 TechSprint. G20 TechSprint is a global technology competition. The fourth and 2023 TechSprint is a joint initiative between the BIS Innovation Hub and the Reserve Bank of India. It will focus on three problem statements on cross-border payments formulated by the RBI […]
International Religious Freedom Report 2023
International Religious Freedom Report 2023: The government of India rejected the recommendations of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom’s (USCIRF) 2023 report, calling it biased and motivated. The report highlights concern regarding certain laws and policies in the country that have been criticized for their potential to discriminate on the basis of religion. These […]
Nationwide Animal Husbandry, Dairying, And Fisheries (AHDF) KCC Campaign
Nationwide Animal Husbandry, Dairying, And Fisheries (AHDF) KCC Campaign: As part of the Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahostav celebrations, the Union Ministry for Fisheries, Animal husbandry and Dairying has launched the Nationwide Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Fisheries (AHDF) KCC Campaign from 1st May 2023 to 31st March 2024. The campaign aims to expand the benefits […]
Listeria Contamination : Cadbury Chocolates
Listeria Contamination : Cadbury Chocolates: Cadbury recalls chocolates in the UK over listeria contamination fears Listeria infection is a foodborne bacterial illness. It is typically caused by foods infected with the Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. The bacteria exist in the environment. It is found in water, soil and some animals’ intestines. Listeria bacteria can survive refrigeration […]
14th Petersberg Dialogue On Climate Change
14th Petersberg Dialogue On Climate Change: The Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was held in Berlin. The 14th Petersberg Dialogue on Climate Change was hosted by Germany and the United Arab Emirates. UAE would be hosting the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Objective is to discuss […]
Global Report On Food Crises 2023
Global Report On Food Crises 2023: The Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) for 2023 reveals that the number of people suffering from acute food insecurity has increased, with over 258 million people across 58 countries and territories facing acute hunger. Global Report on Food Crisis is an annual report to achieve a consensus-based assessment […]
