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 […]
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) Of G20 Countries
Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) Of G20 countries: The Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG) will chair SAI20 – the Engagement Group for Supreme Audit Institutions (SAls) of G20 countries in Goa. The SAI20 Engagement Group of G20 was established in 2022 during Indonesia’s Presidency of the G20. The constitution of SAI20 stems from a […]
Pregnant Tigress Died : Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve
Pregnant Tigress Died : Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve A nine-year-old full-term pregnant tigress suffering from severe constipation recently died at the Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR) during treatment. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve popularly known as Darrah Wildlife Sanctuary, is spread across 4 districts – Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar & Chittorgarh in Rajasthan. The park is situated […]
Buddha Purnima : Celebrated On 5th May 2023
Buddha Purnima : Celebrated On 5th May 2023 It not only marks the day when Gautam Buddha was born but also the day when he attained Nirvana under the Mahabodhi tree at Bodh Gaya. Lord Buddha was born as Prince Siddhartha Gautama on the full moon day in 563 BC at Lumbini in Nepal. In […]
