Puneet Sagar Abhiyan: National Cadet Corps (NCC) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has signed a MOU in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi. MoU was signed to tackle the issue of plastic pollution and achieve the universal goal of clean water bodies through Puneet Sagar Abhiyan and Tide Turners Plastic […]
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I2U2 Group
I2U2 Group: India-Israel-UAE-USA, I2U2 Sherpas met on the sidelines of UN General Assembly in New York on 20th of this month. The group agreed to continue to work closely in line with the outcome of the Leaders’ Summit in July this year. The I2U2 Group is a grouping of India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, […]
Lok Manthan Programme In Guwahati
Lok Manthan Programme In Guwahati: Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, inaugurated the third edition of the Lok Manthan programme in Guwahati. The theme of this year’s biennale is Lokparampara (Lok traditions) – and how lok traditions have kept our cultural consciousness intact and strengthened our feeling of National Selfhood. Lokmanthan is an event where artists, intellectuals, […]
BrahMos Missiles
BrahMos Missiles: Ministry of Defence signed a contract with M/s BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited BAPL for acquisition of additional dual-role capable Surface to Surface BrahMos missiles at an overall approximate cost of 1700 Crore rupees under Buy-Indian Category. Induction of these dual-role capable Missiles is going to significantly enhance the operational capability of Indian Navy […]
PM-CARES Fund
PM-CARES Fund: Ratan Tata, KT Thomas (former SC judge) and Kariya Munda ( former deputy speaker) have been appointed as trustees of the PM CARES Fund PM CARES ( PM Citizens’ Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation Fund) was launched in 2020, following COVID-19 to combat, and containment and relief efforts against the coronavirus outbreak […]
Dharamshala Declaration
Dharamshala Declaration: At the National Conference of State Tourism Minister, the “Dharamshala Declaration” was adopted for developing “sustainable and responsible tourism” and positions India as a “global leader in the tourism sector by 2047”. India is ranked 54th/117 countries on the latest WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index. Its current contribution is 6.8% of the […]
Karnataka Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill
Karnataka Assembly Passes Anti-Conversion Bill: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the Karnataka Protection of Right to Freedom of Religion Bill, 2022, (popularly called the anti-conversion Bill) by voice vote. Highlights: Imprisonment: It proposes imprisonment from three to five years with a fine of Rs 25,000 Minors, SC/ST and Women: Any violation of provisions with respect […]
Ebola Virus Disease
Ebola Virus Disease: An outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) has been declared in Uganda following the confirmation of a relatively rare Sudan strain case. Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) formerly known as Ebola haemorrhagic fever is a deadly disease with occasional outbreaks that occur mostly on the African continent. Ebola virus was first discovered in […]
State Of Education Report For India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education
State Of Education Report For India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Education UNESCO has released the State of education report for India 2022: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education Findings: India has the highest relative AI skill penetration rate ( over 3 times the global average) AI literacy is increasing and is important for India India […]
Promote Common Security Through Dialogue And Cooperation : UNSC
Promote Common Security Through Dialogue And Cooperation : UNSC India’s Permanent Representative to the UN addressed a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting on the topic ‘Promote Common Security Through Dialogue and Cooperation. The UNSC meeting was convened at the behest of China, the president of the Security Council for August 2022 and a veto-wielding […]
