Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department Wins Global Tourism Award 2025: The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Department has won the prestigious Global Tourism Award 2025, recognizing its outstanding initiatives in positioning Andhra Pradesh as one of India’s most promising tourist destinations. The award was received by tourism consultant Nishitha Goyal on behalf of the department at a ceremony […]
Category: Current Affairs
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2025
Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2025: Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti 2025 observed on 2nd October, the 121st birth anniversary of India’s second Prime Minister. Shastri was admired for his simplicity, honesty, and love for the country. He is best remembered for his inspiring slogan “Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan”, which highlighted the importance of both soldiers and […]
Gandhi Jayanti 2025
Gandhi Jayanti 2025: Gandhi Jayanti, celebrated annually on October 2, marks the birth of Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation. The day pays tribute to his enduring ideals of truth and non-violence. In 2025, India will observe his 156th birth anniversary, which is also recognised worldwide as the International Day of Non-Violence.
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme : In News
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme: In News The Government recently extended the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) incentive scheme for exporters until March 31, 2026. Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) was introduced through an amendment to the Foreign Trade Policy 2015-20, and […]
NCRB Data on Road Accidents
NCRB Data on Road Accidents: More than 1.73 lakh people were killed and 4.47 lakh injured in road accidents across the country in 2023, according to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). A total of 4,64,029 road accidents took place in the country in 2023, 17,261 more than in 2022. More […]
Leyte Island
Leyte Island: A 6.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Leyte Island in the Philippines recently. Leyte Island is a large island in the Visayas group of islands in the Philippines. It is the eighth-largest island in the Philippines and the sixth most populated. It spans 7056 sq.km. with a coastline of 969 km. In the north […]
False Smut Disease
False Smut Disease: According to reports, the paddy crop, which is at the maturing and harvest stage, has been infested with false smut disease, causing widespread damage across Punjab. False smut (haldi rog) is an important fungal disease of rice (paddy). It is caused by the fungus Ustilaginoidea virens. It is also known as Lakshmi […]
NCRB Data on Crime Against Children
NCRB Data on Crime Against Children: A total of 1,77,335 cases of crime against children were registered in the country in 2023, showing an increase of 9.2% over 2022, according to the latest National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report. A total of 177,335 cases of crime against children were registered in the country in 2023, […]
Lecanemab Drug
Lecanemab Drug: Australia approved Lecanemab drug for early stage Alzheimer’s diseases. Lecanemab Drug is a monoclonal antibody drug to treat early stages of Alzheimer’s It is designed to slow early Alzheimer’s progression by targeting amyloid proteins in the brain. It was developed to tackle the causes of Alzheimer’s disease rather than only relieving the symptoms. […]
Wassenaar Arrangement
Wassenaar Arrangement: The Wassenaar Arrangement faces challenges in adapting to cloud technology, requiring updates to control lists and enforcement mechanisms. It is a multilateral “export control regime” for conventional arms and dual-use goods and technologies. The body came into being in 1996 to succeed the Cold War-era Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls. The name […]
