Abel Prize 2022: It has been awarded to Professor Dennis Parnell Sullivan. He was awarded the prize “For his groundbreaking contributions to topology in its broadest sense, and in particular its algebraic, geometric and dynamical aspects.” The Abel Prize is awarded annually to outstanding mathematicians. It was established by the Norwegian Government in 2002, and […]
Swachh Bharat Mission: Achievements
Swachh Bharat Mission: Achievements According to the parliamentary standing committee report on water resources: Only 12% of the villages that were supposed to get infrastructure for liquid waste management this year have achieved their goal under the second phase of the Swacch Bharat Mission. The implementation of solid waste management infrastructure also lagged behind, with […]
Demand For Restarting Mid-Day Meals In Schools
Demand For Restarting Mid-Day Meals In Schools: Congress President Sonia Gandhi Wednesday made a strong demand for restarting mid-day meals in schools as they open after the long closure due to the Covid pandemic. The mid-day meal scheme was stopped when schools were shut down due to the Covid pandemic. Children were given dry rations […]
12th Chief Minister Of Uttarakhand : Pushkar Singh Dhami
12th Chief Minister Of Uttarakhand : Pushkar Singh Dhami Pushkar Singh Dhami recently took took oath as the 12th chief minister of Uttarakhand. Since, according to the constitution, the chief minister is appointed by the governor, the swearing in is done before the governor of the state. The Chief Minister is appointed by the governor. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th March 2022
Today Current Affairs: 24th March 2022 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Ahir Community
Protest Of Ahir Community: Members of the Ahir community have been sitting on an indefinite protest near Kherki Daula toll plaza in Gurgaon since February 4, demanding the formation of an Ahir regiment in the Indian Army. The protests are being organised under the banner of ‘Sanyukt Ahir Regiment Morcha’, a group comprising Ahir community […]
World Air Quality Report
World Air Quality Report: Bangladesh was the most polluted country in the world in 2021, says the World Air Quality Report prepared by the Swiss-based air quality technology company IQAir in its latest report released. In terms of particulate matter in the air, Bangladesh recorded an average PM2.5 level of 76.9 micrograms per cubic metre […]
Haryana Prevention Of Unlawful Conversion Of Religion Bill, 2022
Haryana Prevention Of Unlawful Conversion Of Religion Bill, 2022: The Haryana Assembly passed the Haryana Prevention of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2022, even as Congress lawmakers opposed the Bill and staged a walkout from the House. The government says the Bill is aimed at preventing religious conversions “through force, undue influence or allurement” while […]
Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022
Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022: The Union Cabinet cleared a Bill that proposes to unify the three civic bodies in Delhi. The Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill, 2022, is expected to be tabled in Parliament this week. The amendment proposes a unified Municipal Corporation of Delhi by subsuming the South Delhi Municipal Corporation, the […]
INS Shivaji : Centre of Excellence In The Field Of Marine Engineering
INS Shivaji : Centre of Excellence In The Field Of Marine Engineering The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has recognised INS Shivaji as the Centre of Excellence (CoE) in the field of Marine Engineering. MSDE’s designation of INS Shivaji as a Centre of Excellence is the first of its kind for any military […]