Global Hunger Hotspots: According to a new report published by United Nations, several parts of the world faces increase in acute food insecurity. India’s neighbors, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Myanmar, are among the hunger hotspots in the world. Global Hunger Hotspots: Acute food insecurity can potentially increase in magnitude and severity for 18 areas in 22 […]
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All India Survey Of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21
All India Survey Of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21: The All India Survey of Higher Education (AISHE) Survey 2020-21 conducted under the Ministry of Education found that the Muslim community’s enrolment in higher education declined at a time when the enrolment of SCs, STs and OBCs improved. All India Survey of Higher Education is an […]
22nd Summit Of The SCO Council Of Heads
22nd Summit Of The SCO Council Of Heads: The Ministry of External Affairs announced that India will host the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the virtual format on July 4, 2023. SCO Summit, 2023 will be held in the virtual format. All the SCO Member States, China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, […]
Tele-Law Programme : 40 Lakh Beneficiaries
Tele-Law Programme : 40 Lakh Beneficiaries The Ministry of Law informed that the Tele-Law programme achieved a new milestone with 40 lakh beneficiaries across the country empowered with pre-litigation advice. The Tele-Law programme comes under the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law and Justice and was launched in 2017. It is an e-interface mechanism to […]
Volcano At The Bottom Of The Barents Sea
Volcano At The Bottom Of The Barents Sea: Geologists have recently discovered a never-before-seen volcano at the bottom of the Barents Sea off the coast of Norway, which is erupting with mud, fluids, and gas from the planet’s interior. Barents Sea is a marginal sea of the Arctic Ocean. It is located along the northern […]
Quasi-Moon : 2023 FW13
Quasi-Moon : 2023 FW13 Astronomers have recently discovered a ‘quasi-moon’ called ‘2023 FW13’ that orbits the Earth but is actually gravitationally bound by the Sun. 2023 FW13 is an asteroid which has been designated as a quasi-satellite or a quasi-moon. It is among the few known quasi-moons or satellites that we know of in our […]
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units
Environmental Guidelines For Stone Crushing Units: Stone crushing units have long been recognized as major contributors to fugitive dust emissions and severe air pollution. In response to the growing concern, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recently published the Environmental Guidelines for Stone Crushing Units. The guidelines are in alignment with the recommendations made by […]
Global Slavery Index 2023
Global Slavery Index 2023: According to the Walk Free Foundation’s Global Slavery Index 2023, 50 million people are living in conditions of modern slavery – a 25% rise over the last five years. Modern slavery refers to situations of exploitation in that a person cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, coercion, or deception. […]
Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft : Launched With Three Astronauts
Shenzhou-16 Spacecraft : Launched With Three Astronauts China’s Shenzhou-16 spacecraft has been launched with three astronauts, including the first Chinese civilian, to the Tiangong space station. Aim of the mission is to replace the crew of Shenzhou-15 and conduct tests and experiments over the next five months. Tiangong Space Station is a Chinese space station […]
e-Appeals Scheme 2023
e-Appeals Scheme 2023: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has recently launched the “e appeal” scheme, aimed at addressing the issue of pending appeals related to Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) default and tax collection at source (TCS). This new initiative is expected to streamline the appeal process and expedite the resolution of such […]
