National Transit Pass System: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS) pan-India. National Transit Pass System is to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country. The transit permits are issued for transport of timber and forest produce based on […]
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released some statistics regarding Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri — Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Key Highlights of the AB PM-JAY Statistics: Ayushman Cards: Women account for approximately 49% of the total Ayushman cards created and approximately 48% of total authorised hospital […]
Litchi Cultivation : Expanded
Litchi Cultivation : Expanded The National Research Centre on Litchi (NRCL), has successfully expanded litchi cultivation to 19 states in India. Litchi cultivation for commercial production has commenced in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and others. Litchi (Litchi chinensis) is a small, oval roundish fruit that is native […]
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport In Ayodhya : Inauguration
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport In Ayodhya : Inauguration The Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya. Pioneering sustainability features including LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, solar power, and a sewage treatment plant ensure a GRIHA – 5 star rating for the terminal, promoting environmental consciousness. Maharishi Valmiki, also known as […]
New Epaulettes For Admirals : Indian Navy
New Epaulettes For Admirals : Indian Navy The Indian Navy has unveiled new epaulettes for Admirals, inspired by the naval ensign and Chhatrapati Shivaji’s rajmudra, as part of an initiative to reflect India’s rich maritime heritage and move away from British nomenclature. The design features an octagon, a golden navy button top, an Indian sword, […]
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership: Argentina has formally rejected the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of major emerging economies. New Argentinian President Milei, during his election campaign, Milei had expressed a geopolitical alignment with the United States and Israel, emphasizing a reluctance to ally with communists. The decision aligns […]
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan’s Kuril Islands, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed The Kuril Islands stretch from Japan’s Hokkaido to Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, separating the Okhotsk Sea from the North Pacific Ocean. They are part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, with […]
Banking Current Affairs : 2nd Jan 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd Jan 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Core Sector Output Growth Hits Six-Month Low at 7.8% in November: The production growth of eight crucial infrastructure sectors hit a six-month low at 7.8%, primarily attributed to declines in the crude oil and cement sectors Modified […]
Banking Current Affairs : 30th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Dec 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: Rahul Rasgotra appointed ITBP chief: Intelligence Bureau officer Rahul Rasgotra got the charge of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), and Nina Singh became the 1st woman to head the Central Industrial Security Force. Anish Dayal Singh has […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th Dec 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Dec 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc