Narsapur lace Craft : GI Tag The famous Narasapuram lace craft has bagged the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Narsapur is situated on the bank of Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that the women of the farming community of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, […]
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Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day
Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November to honour the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru. Guru Teg Bahadur’s name earlier was Teyag Mal and he was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. His father and the sixth Guru of Sikhs, […]
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives Six tourists tragically lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning which has raised global alarm. Methanol Poisoning is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when methanol, a type of alcohol widely used in industrial applications, is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the […]
11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum
11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum: India’s Defence Minister addressed the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. He emphasised the role of Buddhist principles in resolving conflicts and celebrated a decade of India’s Act East policy (AEP). Key Highlights of the 11th ADMM Meeting-Plus: India highlighted the need […]
Access To Medicine Foundation : 2024 Index Report
Access To Medicine Foundation : 2024 Index Report The Access to Medicine Foundation released its 2024 Index Report, evaluating pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to enhance medicine access in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite ongoing challenges. Highlights of the Access to Medicine Index Report 2024: LMICs, despite being home to 80% of the global population, account […]
6th AITIGA Joint Committee Meetings
6th AITIGA Joint Committee Meetings: The 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related meetings were held in New Delhi. It marked a crucial phase in reviewing the AITIGA to enhance trade relations between India and ASEAN nations India had sought a review of the AITIGA, originally implemented in 2010, citing disproportionate […]
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: The Prime Minister of India announced the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ (VBYLD) to be held in January in Delhi, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda’s 162nd birth anniversary, and highlighted the National Cadet Corps (NCC) role in youth development. VBYLD aims to engage young minds from across India with no political […]
Urban Civic Bodies
Urban Civic Bodies: A recent RBI report highlights challenges in municipal corporations’ revenue generation, heavy dependence on government transfers, and insufficient capacity to meet urban development demands.
Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki
Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki: Union Ministers will launch Nayi Chetna 3.0 – Pahal Badlaav Ki, a month-long campaign against gender-based violence, under DAY-NRLM to promote awareness and grassroots action.Nayi Chetna – Pahal Badlaav Ki launched By: Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM. Campaign Duration: 25th November to 23rd December 2024. Slogan: “Ek […]
Constitution Museum
Constitution Museum: India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated at OP Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana, to commemorate and celebrate the drafting, principles, and evolution of the Indian Constitution.
