Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN): The Rural Development Ministry recently said that ULPIN has been adopted by 26 states and union territories so far. Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) is part of the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme (DILRMP). ULPIN or Bhu-Aadhar is a 14-digit identification number accorded to a land parcel. […]
Exercise INIOCHOS-23
Exercise INIOCHOS-23: The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently announced that it will take part in Exercise INIOCHOS-23 in Greece. Exercise INIOCHOS-23 is an annual multi-national air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force, the air force of Greece. It is based on the Single Base Concept, which means the entire exercise takes place from a […]
Operation Kaveri
Operation Kaveri: India recently launched ‘Operation Kaveri’ to evacuate its nationals from conflict-torn Sudan. Operation Kaveri is a rescue operation being carried out by the Indian Government to bring back Indian citizens stranded in Sudan. According to the official data, the number of Indians in Sudan is around 4,000. As part of the operation, two […]
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai Pottery : GI Tag
Tamil Nadu’s Manamadurai Pottery : GI Tag Manamadurai pottery was given GI tag Manamadurai is in Sivagangai district, Tamil Nadu, India. Raw materials Soil, water, sand, lead, graphite, calcium lime, ash, red lead, sodium silicate, manganese, iron, and plasticizing. Unique features Use of a unique type of clay sourced from water bodies; Pot making requires […]
Pushkaralu Festival : Varanasi
Pushkaralu Festival : Varanasi The 12-day Pushkaralu festival of Telugu-speaking people began on April 22 in Varanasi. Pushkaram is a festival celebrated in India once every 12 years, dedicated to worshipping the 12 sacred rivers. Each river is associated with a zodiac sign, and the festival is based on the position of Jupiter at the […]
IMF And WBG Spring Meetings 2023
IMF And WBG Spring Meetings 2023: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) held their Spring Meetings in Washington DC, United States. The discussions focused on issues of international concern, such as the international debt crisis, rising inflation, climate and development, poverty eradication, and slowing economic growth. IMF and WBG Spring Meetings […]
LockBit Ransomware
LockBit Ransomware: It has been found that LockBit ransomware was found to be targeting Mac devices. Earlier in January 2023, the LockBit gang was reportedly behind a cyber-attack on U.K. postal services, causing international shipping to grind to a halt. A ransomware is a type of malware that hijacks computer data and then demands payment […]
What Is MiCA?
What Is MiCA? The European Union, approved the world’s first set of comprehensive rules ‘the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law’ for cryptocurrency markets. The Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) law, will regulates cryptocurrencies for the first time in its entirety. It is anticipated to set new standards for regulation of cryptocurrencies globally. MiCA will impose compliance […]
Safe City Project : Delhi
Safe City Project : Delhi Delhi is all set to implement the Safe City Project, which aims to provide better security for citizens, particularly women. The Safe City Project is an initiative of the Ministry of Home Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development under the Nirbhaya Fund, aimed at creating […]
Farmer Producer Organizations
Farmer Producer Organizations: ITC Limited, one of India’s major private companies, has achieved an extraordinary feat by helping to form 78 farmer-producer companies (FPCs) also known as Farmer Producer Organization. Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) is a generic name, which refers to the farmer producers organization incorporated/ registered either under Part IXA of Companies Act or […]