Lymphatic Filariasis : Bangladesh Becomes Second Country To Eliminate According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Lao People’s Democratic Republic becomes second country in 2023 after Bangladesh to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic Filariasis commonly known as elephantiasis, and it is a neglected tropical disease. Infection occurs when filarial parasites are transmitted to humans through mosquitoes. […]
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The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report
The High Cost of Cheap Water : WWF’s Report The WWF’s report, titled “The High Cost of Cheap Water,” warns of a growing global water crisis that poses a threat to $58 trillion in economic value, food security, and sustainability. The report, released on World Food Day (16th Oct), presents the first-ever annual estimate of […]
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update
Medical Termination Of Pregnancy (MTP) Act : Update The Supreme Court of India has upheld the rights of an unborn child by rejecting a woman’s plea to terminate her 27-week-old pregnancy. The court cited the violation of the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) Act, as there was no immediate threat to the mother or any […]
Electoral Bonds : Update
Electoral Bonds : Update The Supreme Court of India has referred the challenge to the validity of the electoral bonds scheme, which allows anonymous donations to political parties, to a Constitution Bench of five judges. The case also pertains to the passage of the electoral bonds scheme as a Money Bill The electoral bonds system […]
IndiaSkills 2023-24
IndiaSkills 2023-24: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 and commended the World Skills Competition (WSC) 2022 winners. IndiaSkills 2023-24: IndiaSkills 2023-24 is a skill development competition which aims to foster and enhance the skills of individuals in various domains, preparing them for national and international skill competitions. IndiaSkills is the […]
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers The nine-day-long annual festival of flowers Bathukamma began on a colorful note across Telangana. It is a colorful floral festival celebrated by women with exotic local flowers. The festival coincides with the monsoon, bringing water to ponds and wildflowers in vibrant colors. Local flowers like ‘gunuka,’ ‘tangedu,’ ‘banti,’ and […]
69th National Film Awards
69th National Film Awards: The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was a grand celebration of outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, held at the prestigious Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. The winners along with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient were felicitated by the President, Droupadi Murmu. Dadasaheb Phalke 2021 recipient is Waheeda Rehman. Winner List 2023 Highlights: […]
Banking Current Affairs : 18th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Oct 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc PM Modi unveils long term blueprint for India’s maritime economy: These initiatives are aligned with the ‘Amrit Kaal Vision 2047’ for the Indian maritime blue economy. Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme: In a heartwarming Diwali gesture, Uttar […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th Oct 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th Oct 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Setu Bandhan Scheme
Setu Bandhan Scheme: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that Setu Bandhan Scheme approval has been granted for seven bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Setu Bandhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways. It has been introduced to improve […]
