Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Status: The Ministry of Finance has granted Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status to the gem and jewellery sector, as part of efforts to promote ease of doing business. Asian Star, a leading diamond and diamond jewellery manufacturer, became the first in the industry to receive AEO status. Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) […]
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Bru Community
Bru Community: Bru voters in Tripura participated in the Lok Sabha elections for the first time, having previously voted only in assembly elections. These voters, resettled from relief camps, cast their ballots at various polling stations across the state. Bru community (also known as Reangs) historically inhabited Mizoram, Tripura, and parts of southern Assam. In […]
Chithirai Festival
Chithirai Festival: Lord Kallazhagar’s annual ritual in Alagar Temple, Madurai during the Chithirai festival saw thousands of devotees gathering to witness his ceremonial entry into the Vaigai river. The festival, merging narratives of Lord Kallazhagar and Goddess Meenakshi’s marriage, holds historical significance and promotes harmony. Alagar Temple is situated at the base of Alagar hills […]
DURGA II Laser Weapon
DURGA II Laser Weapon: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has sought USD 100 million from the Ministry of Defence to develop a high-power laser weapon, named Directionally Unrestricted Ray-Gun Array (DURGA) II, a lightweight directed energy weapon (DEW). It is a 100-kilowatt lightweight DEW and can be used by armed forces. It aims […]
India’s Forex Reserves Drop
India’s Forex Reserves Drop: India’s forex reserves fell by USD 2.282 billion to USD 640.334 billion in the week ending 19th April 2024, as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Foreign currency assets decreased by USD 3.793 billion to USD 560.86 billion. Gold reserves increased by USD 1.01 billion to USD 56.808 billion. Special […]
Banking Current Affairs : 30th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc RBI proposes tighter norms for LSPs offering multiple loan products: The Reserve Bank of India has issued a draft circular proposing the framework for aggregation of loan products by lending service providers (LSPs) to ensure complete transparency […]
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China China launched the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft carrying a three-member crew to its orbiting Tiangong space station. The mission is part of China’s ambitious space program, which aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China atop a Long […]
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit
Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary : South Africa Delegation Visit South African delegation recently visited the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh to assess its readiness for the release of five to eight cheetahs later this year. This visit is part of the planning for Project Cheetah, which aims to reintroduce cheetahs into the sanctuary. […]
Climate Technology Centre And Network (CTCN) : 10-Year Anniversary
Climate Technology Centre And Network (CTCN) : 10-Year Anniversary The Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) celebrates its 10-year anniversary as a key player in advancing climate technology and innovation. Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) established as the implementation arm of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Technology Mechanism and hosted […]
30th Anniversary Of The Marrakesh Agreement
30th Anniversary Of The Marrakesh Agreement: The World Trade Organization (WTO) commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Marrakesh Agreement, a milestone in global trade cooperation The Marrakesh Agreement, also known as the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (WTO), was signed on April 15, 1994, in Marrakesh, Morocco by 123 nations. The agreement defines the […]
