Navroz : Parsi New Year The Indian Parsi community is garnering attention as they celebrate Navroz on 16th August, a festivity that heralds the onset of the Persian New Year. Navroz, also known as Nowruz or Parsi New Year, is a globally celebrated festival that heralds the arrival of spring and the rejuvenation of nature. […]
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Vishwakarma Yojana
Vishwakarma Yojana: On India’s 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’ which is set to be introduced on Vishwakarma Diwas (September 17). This scheme aims to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship, especially from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. Skilled artisans like weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and […]
SAMUDRA Mobile App
SAMUDRA Mobile App: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), a division of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has introduced a new mobile application called ‘SAMUDRA’ – Smart Access to Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories. This app offers comprehensive ocean-related information, benefiting seafarers and the fishing community. It provides real-time […]
Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’
Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’ The founder of ‘Sulabh International’ Bindeshwar Pathak passed away. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991. Sulabh International was founded in 1970 by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. HQ: New Delhi. Objectives: to achieve equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. It has been at the forefront of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians
Granting Scheduled Caste (SC) Status To Dalit Christians: The Union Government established a commission, led by former Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan, to explore the possibility of granting Scheduled Caste (SC) status to Dalit Christians. The Tamil Nadu Assembly passed a resolution to amend the 1950 Presidential (SC) order to include them. The Justice Ranganath Misra […]
Track To Become a Global Leader In The AI Field : Telangana
Track To Become a Global Leader In The AI Field : Telangana A report highlights Telangana’s organized approach to developing and spreading Artificial Intelligence (AI) across various sectors. The report suggests that due to the rapid adoption of AI, Telangana is on track to become a global leader in the AI field, not just within […]
Graphene-Aurora Program
Graphene-Aurora Program: The “Graphene-Aurora Program” was launched by MeitY Maker Village in Kochi, Kerala. This initiative, led by Digital University Kerala, aims to bridge the gap between graphene research and commercialization. The establishment of the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (I-GEIC) will play a pivotal role in this effort. Graphene is a single layer […]
Kirti Chakras And Shaurya Chakras
Kirti Chakras And Shaurya Chakras: President Droupadi Murmu has sanctioned 76 gallantry awards for armed forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of India’s 77th Independence Day. Among these, the Kirti Chakra, the second-highest peacetime gallantry award, will be presented to four Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) members who lost their lives […]
Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species)
Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star : Cryptic Sea Animals (New Species) Scientists have unveiled a new species, the Antarctic Strawberry Feather Star, found in the depths of the Antarctic Ocean. With a distinctive body shape and 20 arms, this otherworldly creature was discovered during research expeditions between 2008 and 2017. The discovery, detailed in the journal […]
