Kampala Declaration On Climate Change: A significant step has been taken by 48 African countries to adopt the Kampala Ministerial Declaration on Migration, Environment, and Climate Change (KDMECC) to address the interconnection between human mobility and climate change on the continent. The decision was discussed at a Conference of States co-hosted by Kenya and Uganda. […]
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve : National Tiger Conservation Authority Approval
Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve : National Tiger Conservation Authority Approval National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has given its approval for the establishment of the Dholpur-Karauli Tiger Reserve in the state of Rajasthan. It has secured its position as the fifth tiger reserve in the state of Rajasthan following Mukundra Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari, Ranthambore, and Sariska. Tiger […]
Fast Track Special Courts
Fast Track Special Courts: Fast track courts (FTCs) were first recommended by the Eleventh Finance Commission in 2000 “to substantially bring down, if not eliminate, pendency in the district and subordinate courts over the next five years”. Following the report, the Centre created 1,734 additional courts in different states for a period of five years. […]
6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes
6th Census Report On Minor Irrigation (MI) Schemes: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released the 6th census report on minor irrigation (MI) schemes, providing crucial data for effective planning and policy-making in this sector. The census reveals that there are a total of 23.14 million minor irrigation schemes in India, with 94.8% (21.93 million) […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 29th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 29th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
“State of India’s Birds, 2023″ Report
“State of India’s Birds, 2023″ Report: The “State of India’s Birds, 2023″ report reveals a widespread decline in most bird species across the country, with some currently declining and others projected to decline in the future. Key Findings: Raptors, migratory shorebirds, and ducks have experienced the most significant declines. However, several species like the Indian […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit To Greece
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit To Greece: During Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Greece, the two nations elevated their bilateral relationship to a “strategic partnership,” focusing on enhancing political, defence, and security cooperation. A strategic partnership is a long-term interaction between two countries based on political, economic, social and historical factors. This visit […]
Tiranga Point And Shivshakti Point On Moon
Tiranga Point And Shivshakti Point On Moon: Prime Minister announced that the point where the Chandrayaan-2 lander left its footprint on the Moon would be known as “Tiranga Point”. The point where the Vikram lander touched down on the lunar surface would be named “Shiv Shakti”. Shivkshakti Point : on Moon is the location on the […]
National Space Day : 23rd Aug
National Space Day : 23rd Aug According to PM Modi, India will observe August 23 as “National Space Day” to commemorate the success of Chandrayaan-3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi commended ISRO scientists for inspiring a generation and creating a lasting impression on children’s brains while speaking to a group of ISRO scientists in Bengaluru. At […]
World Athletics Championships 2023
World Athletics Championships 2023: Indian athlete Neeraj Chopra has once again etched his name in history, seizing the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw event at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. He achieved a remarkable throw of 88.17m. Before his recent victory in Budapest, Neeraj Chopra had already claimed the distinction […]
