60th Foundation Day Of Indian Institute Of Foreign Trade: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), New Delhi recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee on its 60th Foundation Day. The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) was established in 1963 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry to contribute in the skill building […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 3rd May 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 3rd May 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Auroras : Rare Phenomenon Captured
Auroras : Rare Phenomenon Captured The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) above Mount Saraswati captured a rare phenomenon as a geomagnetic storm struck Earth’s magnetic field, creating unique auroras. The auroras are normally seen at higher altitudes in parts of Alaska, Norway, and other countries. This was the first time that the aurora was captured on […]
International Day Of Yoga 2023 : 50-day Countdown Begun
International Day Of Yoga 2023 : 50-day Countdown Begun The 50-day countdown to International Yoga Day has begun at Shri Bhavani Niketan College in Jaipur, Rajasthan and Yoga Mahotsav is being celebrated to mark the occasion. The Ayush Ministry is organising the event with active support and cooperation of the state government of Rajasthan, local […]
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20)
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the 7th National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for India (2019-20), which was produced by the National Health Systems Resource Centre. The NHA estimates are prepared by using an accounting framework based on the internationally accepted System of […]
Smart Cities Mission : Extended From June 2023 To June 2024
Smart Cities Mission : Extended From June 2023 To June 2024 The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) has extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission from June 2023 to June 2024. Smart Cities Mission is an initiative of the MoHUA launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on June 25, 2015. To promote […]
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report A report has been released by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) titled “Who’s tipping the scales”, highlights how corporate capture of global Food Governance is increasingly taking place in more visible ways and raising concerns over Bluewashing. Highlights of the Report: There has […]
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report The report, titled “Future of Jobs,” reveals that the Indian labour market will see a 22% job churn (movement of jobs in an economy), compared to 23% globally. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its fourth edition (bi-annual) report on jobs and skills, which explores how jobs and […]
Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi Campaign
Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi Campaign: Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ campaign launched by the Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani in September 2022. The government plans to focus on early childhood care and education in 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, reimagining them as pre-schools providing early learning opportunities. Target Age Group is Children under 6 years, […]
Shilabhattarika
Shilabhattarika: Decoding of Copper plates sheds light on the celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika. Shilabhattarika was a Sanskrit poetess who lived in the 9th century. M. B. Padma, a scholar of the University of Mysore, speculates that she may be the same as Shila-maha Devi, the queen of the 8th-century Rashtrakuta ruler Dhruva. The 10th-century […]
