The ‘Incel’ Movement: The ‘incel’ movement, a dangerous online subculture comprising men who identify as ‘involuntary celibates’ and regularly express deeply misogynistic views about women, is slowly becoming a threat to law and order, experts have warned. Incels are a largely online community of men who describe themselves as “involuntary celibates. Men who are part […]
Category: Important Events
Atmanirbhar Narishakti Se Samvad
Atmanirbhar Narishakti Se Samvad: Prime Minister (PM) of India participated in ‘Atmanirbhar Narishakti se Samvad’ and interacted with women Self Help Group (SHG) members promoted under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). Highlights of the Conference: The PM lauded the Self-Help Groups of women for their unprecedented services during the Covid-19 period. For […]
Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0
Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports will launch the Nationwide programme of Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0 as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav on 13th August 2021 from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi. Along with Delhi Fit India Freedom Runs 2.0, programme will be organised in […]
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign
Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas Campaign: Government launched ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka Vikas’ campaign for inclusive and holistic preparation of Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP). Under Article 243 G of Constitution, Panchayats have been mandated for preparation and implementation of plans for economic development and social justice. With this aim, People’s Plan Campaign titled ‘Sabki Yojna Sabka […]
The 12th Round Of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting
The 12th Round Of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting: The 12th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on resolution of remaining areas related to disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the […]
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3)
3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3): Information regarding India’s participation in the 3rd Arctic Science Ministerial (ASM3) was recently given in Parliament by the Government. It was jointly organised by Iceland and Japan and is the first Ministerial meeting held in Asia. The theme for this year is ‘Knowledge for a Sustainable Arctic’. The first two […]
Toycathon 2021
Toycathon 2021: The Prime Minister of India urged people to be “vocal for local toys”, while interacting with the participants at the Toycathon 2021. It was a joint initiative by the Ministry of Education, WCD (Women and Child Development) Ministry, Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Textile Ministry, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and […]
G20 Labour And Employment Ministers Meeting
G20 Labour And Employment Ministers Meeting: The Union Minister for Labour and Employment has said that India is making collective efforts to reduce gender gaps in labour force participation. He was delivering the Ministerial Address on Declaration and Employment Working Group Priorities at G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting. Issues Discussed: The Employment Working Group […]
The India Cycles4Change Challenge
The India Cycles4Change Challenge: The India Cycles4Change challenge is beginning to gain momentum in Indian cities. The challenge was launched under the Smart Cities Mission by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 25th June, 2020, as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the COVID-19 pandemic was making inroads across the country, cycling […]
Cultural Exchange Programme
Cultural Exchange Programme: The Minister of State for Culture discussed various issues under the Cultural Exchange Programme with his Mongolian counterpart. Highlights of the Meet: Strengthening the strategic partnership- established in 2015. The Cultural Exchange Program between India and Mongolia stands renewed until 2023. 10 dedicated ICCR scholarships for studying ‘Tibetan Buddhism’ have been allocated […]
