Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project: Prime Minister praised the completion of Bihar portion of Barauni- Guwahati pipeline under Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Project. The project is also known as Jagdishpur – Haldia & Bokaro – Dhamra Pipeline Project (JHBDPL) project. It was launched in 2016 and will cater to the energy requirements of five states […]
Ballistic Missile Interceptor
Ballistic Missile Interceptor: The DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. India entered an elite club of nations with the capability to fire a Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) interceptor from a naval platform. Prior to this, DRDO has successfully demonstrated land-based ballistic […]
Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023
Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023: India’s rank in the recently released World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index 2023 has improved by six places. Logistics Performance Index (LPI) is released by World Bank. It is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd April 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd Apr 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Garbh-Ini Programme
Garbh-Ini Programme: The Indian scientists working in the Garbh-Ini programme have identified 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), or genetic markers, that are associated with preterm or premature birth. Garbh-Ini programme promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth. Garbh-Ini is a cohort study of pregnant women initiated in May 2015 at […]
Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM)
Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently launched the Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) with the aim of enhancing the quality of audits and improving transparency. Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) is a tool for the self-evaluation of audit firms & sole proprietors towards technologically driven mechanisms to […]
Global Unicorn Index
Global Unicorn Index: After the United States and China, India has retained the third-highest number of unicorns in the world. Report was Published by Hurun Report on Global Unicorn Findings: India, with 68 unicorns has added 14 new unicorns since the pandemic began and stands behind USA (666) and China (316) Top-most unicorn in India: […]
Financial Grants For Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Unit
Financial Grants For Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Unit: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revised the financial grants for biomass pellet manufacturing units. Biomass pellets are a type of renewable fuel made from organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, and energy crops. These are produced by compressing organic materials under high pressure. The compression process […]
Civil Services Day 2023
Civil Services Day 2023: National Civil Service Day, observed on April 21 every year, is a celebration of the idea of national civil service. The first National Civil Services Day was celebrated on April 21, 2006. It ensure the implementation of government policies, ensuring the passage of benefits to the people. The civil services in […]
First Waterbodies Census
First Waterbodies Census: The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently released the report of its first-ever census of water bodies, revealing crucial insights into the country’s water resources. The census provides an extensive inventory of water sources in India, highlighting disparities between rural and urban areas and varying levels of encroachment. The census of waterbodies was […]
