Burkina Faso Junta Names New Prime Minister: Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has announced a significant political shift by appointing Rimtalba Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo as the new prime minister. This move comes a day after the junta dissolved the national government without providing any justification. The country continues to grapple with severe security challenges and […]
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HSL Triumphs at 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024
HSL Triumphs at 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024: Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), a leader in India’s shipbuilding and ship repair industry, garnered two prestigious awards at the 3rd PSU Transformation Awards 2024. The event, held at Shangri-La, New Delhi, on December 5, recognized HSL’s efforts in innovation and technological advancement within the maritime sector.
Bangladesh Triumphs in U-19 Asia Cup Final, Beats India by 59 Runs
Bangladesh Triumphs in U-19 Asia Cup Final, Beats India by 59 Runs: Bangladesh U-19 successfully defended their Asia Cup title with an impressive 59-run victory over India in the final. Despite a solid start by India’s bowlers, Bangladesh set a challenging target of 199 runs, and India faltered in their chase, getting bowled out for […]
Cape Buffalo : Study
Cape Buffalo : Study A study conducted by researchers in Tanzania’s Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) has offered insights into the reasons behind human-Cape buffalo conflict that occurs across sub-Saharan Africa. The African or Cape buffalo (Syncerus caffer) is a formidable and aggressive species. It is one of the four subspecies of African Buffalo found south […]
Hornbill Festival 2024
Hornbill Festival 2024: The Hornbill Festival, Nagaland’s iconic cultural and tourism fair that is annually held from December 1 to 10. Hornbill Festival is an annual festival celebrated from 1 to 10 of December in Nagaland. It was first time organized in the year 2000. It aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Nagaland’s heritage, […]
International Advisory Body For Submarine Cable Resilience
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience: The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience was launched to address the growing challenges and ensure the continued resilience of submarine critical infrastructure. It was jointly launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC). This initiative aims to strengthen the resilience […]
2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD)
2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD): The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), a global leader in agricultural research has launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). This initiative is spearheaded by Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR), International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and International […]
Anna Chakra
Anna Chakra: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched ‘Anna Chakra’ and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. Anna Chakra is a Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool. It is spearheaded by Department of Food Public Distribution, which enhance the efficiency of the PDS logistics network across the […]
Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary: The Assam Forest Department has received the first-ever photographic evidence of the presence of the Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Assam in India. It covers an area of 175 sq.km. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It […]
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage: The Supreme Court recently impleaded the Archaeological Survey of India and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in a plea filed for the restoration of two heritage buildings in Mysore city. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is an autonomous […]
