Bima Sakhi Yojana: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana’s Panipat. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative of the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who have passed out of Class 10. They will receive specialised training and a stipend […]
Category: Current Affairs
Melye-amiley
Melye-amiley: A recent study published in the prestigious journal ‘Food Frontiers highlighted that extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects. Melye-amiley is a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura. It has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health. It reduces […]
GG Tau A System
GG Tau A System: Researchers from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha, studied a unique triple-star system called GG Tau A. GG Tau A System is a unique triple-star system which is located 489 light-years away from Earth. The system is young – 1 to 5 million years old, which […]
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal
Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal: The Union Minister of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions launched “Amrit Gyaan Kosh” Portal. Amrit Gyaan Kosh Portal has been jointly developed by the Capacity Building Commission and Karmayogi Bharat. It is a platform to promote self-reliance in governance training and strengthen governance training. It is developed on the iGOT platform, […]
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman Scheme: The central government has revised the prices of food items provided to children under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Yojana. In 2021, Mid-Day Meal Scheme was renamed as Pradhan Mantri POSHAN Scheme. It is a centrally sponsored scheme, which aims at providing nutritional support and enhancing school participation of students. […]
India-Japan Forum 2024
India-Japan Forum 2024: At the India-Japan Forum in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister(EAM) of India underscored the potential for a strategic semiconductor alliance between India and Japan.India and Japan are revitalizing their semiconductor industries to enhance global supply chain resilience.
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres
Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres: A joint rescue operation by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) and the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (MSA) successfully saved 12 crew members from the sunken Indian vessel MSV Al Piranpir in the North Arabian Sea.This joint effort highlighted the critical role of the Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres (MRCCs) of both nations, […]
Human Rights Day 2024
Human Rights Day 2024: Human Rights Day, observed every year on 10th December highlights the importance of human rights as a foundation for justice, peace, and equality.2024 Theme: “Our Rights, Our Future, Right Now” emphasizes the relevance of human rights in shaping a peaceful and sustainable future.
Shaji N Karun Honored with JC Daniel Award 2023
Shaji N Karun Honored with JC Daniel Award 2023: Veteran filmmaker Shaji N Karun has been selected for the prestigious JC Daniel Award 2023 for his lifetime contributions to Malayalam cinema. The JC Daniel Award is the highest honor for a filmmaker in Kerala and is presented by the state government to recognize excellence and […]
Telugu Woman Banker Honored as Rising Star in Banking 2024
Telugu Woman Banker Honored as Rising Star in Banking 2024: Bharati Kolli, a 43-year-old woman from Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh, has been recognized as one of the Rising Star Women Leaders of Banking for 2024 by the renowned women’s group, Women We Admire. Bharati’s remarkable contribution to the banking sector, particularly in data management, […]
