90% Soil Degradation By 2050: At an international conference in Agadir, Morocco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General urged its 194 Member States to improve soil protection and rehabilitation as the organisation warns that by 2050, up to 90% of the planet’s soil could be degraded. This alarming prediction highlights a major […]
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Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI
Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data revealed a significant rise in India’s employment rate, growing by 6% in FY24 from 3.2% in FY23, reflecting positive trends in the labour market. The RBI’s India KLEMS [Capital (K), Labour (L), Energy (E), Material (M) and Services (S)] database […]
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the Ariane 6 rocket, for the first time, from French Guiana, marking Europe’s return to independent space access after delays and setbacks. It is the latest rocket in Europe’s Ariane rocket series (taking over from Ariane 5) that can launch missions from low-Earth […]
Banking Current Affairs : 13th July 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 13th July 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Indian Air Force Participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2024: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has embarked on a significant international engagement by participating in Exercise Pitch Black 2024, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) at […]
Classical Language Status : In News
Classical Language Status : In News The Central Government recently decided to tweak the criteria for giving classical language status. The current criteria evolved by the government to determine the declaration of a language as a classical language are It should have high antiquity in its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1,500-2,000 years. […]
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory: Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory is executing India’s scientific deep drilling programme in Karad, Maharashtra. Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences mandated to execute India’s sole scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL, the aim is to drill the earth’s crust to […]
Stinger Missile
Stinger Missile: NATO recently signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles. The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable surface-to-air missile system (MANPADS) that was designed and manufactured by the American Defense Industry. The system entered into service with the U.S. Army in 1981. Used currently by the S. armed […]
World Population Day 2024 : Theme
World Population Day 2024 : Theme World Population Day aims to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society. World Population Day (WPD) is observed on July 11 every year. It highlights the importance of addressing population-related concerns such as reproductive health, family planning, gender equality and sustainable development. It provides a […]
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme is an innovative scheme which seeks solutions to the problems related to the shipyards and promotes technology development using the start-ups […]
National Gopal Ratna Award
National Gopal Ratna Award: Nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Award for the year 2024 will be opened from the 15th of July. National Gopal Ratna Award is awarded under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM). Since 2021 the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been […]