Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be conferred on former Chilean president and prominent human rights voice Michelle Bachelet, a statement issued by the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust said recently. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize, also known as the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Little Gull : Spotted
Little Gull : Spotted Little gull—a bird native to the Eurasian regio—was spotted for the first time in NCR The Little Gull (hydrocele minutes) is the smallest species of gull (seabird) in the world, belonging to the family Laridae. It breeds in northern Europe and across the Palearctic. It is migratory, wintering on coasts in […]
Viksit Bharat 2047
Viksit Bharat 2047: India aims for developed nation status by 2047 under the Viksit Bharat vision. However, challenges like slower growth, high taxes, and declining foreign investments risk hindering progress. Targets of India for Viksit Bharat 2047: Economic Growth: Achieve a sustained GDP growth rate of 7-8% annually. Social Equity: Eradicate poverty, ensure universal healthcare, […]
De-dollarisation
De-dollarisation: RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das clarified that India is not taking steps toward de-dollarisation despite discussions within BRICS about a common currency to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. The process of reducing reliance on the U.S. dollar in international trade and reserves to mitigate risks associated with currency volatility. Countries like China and Russia […]
Laysan albatross
Laysan albatross: Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross, has set a world record as the oldest wild bird, continuing to contribute to her species’ survival. Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a pelagic bird found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean. Found Primarily in the North Pacific Ocean, with 99.7% of its population nesting in the Northwestern […]
INS Tushil : In News
INS Tushil Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will commission INS Tushil, a stealth missile frigate under Project 1135.6, at the Yantar Shipyard in Kaliningrad. INS Tushil is part of the upgraded Krivak III class of Project 1135.6 frigates. It is the seventh ship in this series. Built at: Yantar Shipyard, Kaliningrad, Russia. Signed in October 2016 […]
Nafithromycin
Nafithromycin: India has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) with the development of Nafithromycin, the country’s first indigenous macrolide antibiotic. Developed by: Wockhardt Ltd., with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) under the Biotech Industry Program. Aim: To combat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) and address infections caused […]
20th Manama Dialogue
20th Manama Dialogue: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the 20th Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, highlighting India’s diplomatic efforts in addressing challenges across the Middle East, from Gaza to Syria. Manama Dialogue initiated in 2004 in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Includes participants from Middle East, North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Organized by: The International […]
40th Charter Day of SAARC
40th Charter Day of SAARC: On 8th December 2024, the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) marked its 40th Charter Day. This day is commemorated annually to honor the establishment of SAARC.Regional cooperation in South Asia was first discussed at the Asian Relations Conference (1947), the Baguio Conference (1950), and the Colombo Powers Conference […]
Ninetyeast Ridge
Ninetyeast Ridge: A recent Nature Communications study reveals that the Ninetyeast Ridge, the Earth’s longest straight underwater mountain chain, was formed by a moving hotspot, challenging the earlier belief that it originated from a stationary hotspot.This study provides new insights into Earth’s tectonic processes, and age estimates of Ninetyeast Ridge.The Ninetyeast Ridge, a 5,000 km-long […]
