Samarth Incubation Programme: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation programme . Samarth Incubation Programme was launched by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous Telecom R&D centre of the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), Government of India. Objective is to support startups in the areas of telecom software, […]
Category: Current Affairs
Finance Commission
Finance Commission: Bihar Reiterates Demand for Special Category Status Before the 16th Finance Commission. The Finance Commission (FC) is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Constitution of India. It is constituted in every five years by the President of India. It consists of: One Chairperson (Expert in public affairs) Four Members (Experts […]
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan: Concerns were raised in Lok Sabha about gaps in the implementation of drinking water schemes under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA). Launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Objective is to ensure water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions. Core strategy: “Catch the Rain – Where it […]
Iguana : In News
Iguana : In News A recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that the ancestors of Fijian iguanas travelled nearly 8,000 km across the Pacific Ocean on rafts of floating vegetation from the Americas. Iguanas are large, stout lizards, primarily found in tropical regions of the Americas. They have […]
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) It was founded in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland. Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.” […]
Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day 2025
Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day 2025: The 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference will be hosted by the Down Syndrome International network at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 21 March 2025. Additionally, various events will be held from 20-22 March 2025 at the United Nations in Geneva to observe World […]
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Anthem, Mascot, and Logo Unveiled in New Delhi
Khelo India Para Games 2025: Anthem, Mascot, and Logo Unveiled in New Delhi: The Khelo India Para Games 2025 is set to take place from March 20 to 27, 2025, across three venues in New Delhi. Ahead of the event, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, launched the official anthem at Jawaharlal […]
Japan Becomes First Team to Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup After Host Nations
Japan Becomes First Team to Qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup After Host Nations: Japan secured its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the first team to qualify after the host nations (United States, Canada, and Mexico). A 2-0 victory over Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 20, 2025, confirmed Japan’s spot […]
International Day of Forests 2025
International Day of Forests 2025:: The world celebrates International Day of Forests on March 21, 2025, highlighting the importance of forests and their role in food security and livelihoods. The theme for 2025 is “Forests and Food”, emphasizing the deep connection between forests and nutrition. Forests are the lifelines of our planet, playing a crucial […]
Book on CMC Vellore ‘To the Seventh Generation’ Launched in Chennai
Book on CMC Vellore ‘To the Seventh Generation’ Launched in Chennai: V.I. Mathan, former director of Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, launched the book “To the Seventh Generation: The Journey of Christian Medical College Vellore” in Chennai. The first copy was presented to Dr. Vikram Mathew, the current director and haematologist at CMC Vellore, while […]
