Harbhajan & Sania Mirza Named Dubai Sports Council Ambassadors: The Dubai Sports Council has appointed four global sports icons as its Sports Ambassadors, including former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh and renowned tennis player Sania Mirza. This initiative aims to enhance Dubai’s reputation as a global sports destination and strengthen its sports ecosystem by attracting prestigious […]
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World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence 2024
World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence 2024: World Day for the Prevention of and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Violence Observed on November 18, this day emphasizes raising awareness about the widespread and devastating issue of child sexual abuse and violence. It aims to […]
SpaceX to Launch India’s Communication Satellite GSAT-20
SpaceX to Launch India’s Communication Satellite GSAT-20: India’s heavy communication satellite GSAT-20, weighing 4,700 kg, will be launched from Cape Canaveral, USA, by Elon Musk’s SpaceX on November 19, 2024. The satellite, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), will provide essential communication services, including internet connectivity to remote areas. This marks a significant […]
Typhoon Man-yi Strikes Northern Philippines
Typhoon Man-yi Strikes Northern Philippines: Super Typhoon Man-yi, locally known as Pepito, has made a second landfall on the Philippines’ main island of Luzon, bringing severe winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surges. The powerful storm has caused widespread damage, particularly in Cantanduanes, where it uprooted trees, destroyed buildings, and disrupted power supplies.
University of Wollongong has launched its India campus in Gujarat’s GIFT City
University of Wollongong has launched its India campus in Gujarat’s GIFT City: Australia’s University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially inaugurated its India campus at Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in Gandhinagar. The new campus, offering Master’s degrees in Financial Technology and a Graduate Certificate in Financial Technology, marks a strategic entry into the Indian […]
Scarlet Tanager
Scarlet Tanager: The rare bird, Scarlet Tanager, was recently spotted in the UK for the first time in 40 years. Scarlet Tanager is a strikingly beautiful songbird native to North America. Scientific Name: Piranga olivacea Breeds in deciduous and mixed deciduous-evergreen forests; winters in forests and forest edges. They migrate to tropical forests in Central […]
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation: US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping recently warned of turbulent times ahead, in remarks at an Asia-Pacific economic summit in Lima overshadowed by Donald Trump’s impending return to the White House. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 with the purpose of promoting free […]
Partnerships For Accelerated Innovation And Research (PAIR) Initiative
Partnerships For Accelerated Innovation And Research (PAIR) Initiative: The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) to support research in universities, especially central and state public universities. Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative is an initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). It Stimulate scientific innovation […]
Exercise Poorvi Prahar
Exercise Poorvi Prahar: The Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-service exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahar’, in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Exercise Poorvi Prahar aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, enhancing inter-service coordination and operational […]
CAG Report on Urban Local Bodies
CAG Report on Urban Local Bodies: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India highlighted critical gaps in the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 18 states, 31 years after the 74th Constitutional Amendment was introduced to empower these self-governing institutions. Data on Urban Local Bodies: ULBs face a 42% gap between their resources […]
