Network Readiness Index 2024 India has improved its position by eleven slots and is now placed at 49th rank as per the Network Readiness Index 2024 (NRI 2024) report released on 21st November 2024. Network Readiness Index maps the network-based readiness landscape of 133 economies based on their performances in four different pillars: Technology, People, […]
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OPCW- The Hague Award
OPCW- The Hague Award: The 2024 OPCW – The Hague Award was conferred upon the Indian Chemical Council (ICC) at a ceremony during the 29th Session of the Conference of the States Parties (CSP) of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) at Hague. The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) […]
E-Daakhil Portal
E-Daakhil Portal: The Department of Consumer Affairs recently announced the successful nationwide implementation of the E-Daakhil portal, now operational in every State and Union Territory of India. It was introduced as an inexpensive, speedy and hassle-free mechanism for filing consumer complaints. It was first launched in 2020 by the National Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission. It […]
Jarawa Tribe : Involvement In Election
Jarawa Tribe : Involvement In Election 19 members from the Jarawa Tribe in Andaman and Nicobar Islands had been included in India’s electoral roll. Jarawa Tribe are an indigenous tribe which lives in the Andaman Islands. They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG). They inhabit parts of the Middle Andaman and South […]
President’s Colours
President’s Colours: The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) presented the prestigious President’s Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry during a solemn ceremony held recently. It is the highest honour that can be awarded to any military unit, military training establishments, or State/Union Territory Police Forces of India. It is bestowed upon a […]
Sabal-20 Logistics Drone
Sabal-20 Logistics Drone: In a significant move to bolster the Indian Army’s logistical capabilities, the private drone manufacturer EndureAir has delivered its innovative Sabal 20 logistics drone to the Eastern theatre of operations. It is an electric-unmanned helicopter based on variable pitch technology, designed specifically for aerial logistics. It was manufactured by the private drone […]
‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ Campaign
‘Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat’ Campaign: The Union Minister of Women and Child Development recently launched the “Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign”. It was launched by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It seeks to engage multiple stakeholders in a collective effort to eliminate child marriage in India. It will focus on […]
High Seas Treaty
High Seas Treaty: India signed the High Seas Treaty, formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, in September 2024, marking a major milestone in international ocean governance.The BBNJ Agreement developed under the framework of United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) focuses on conserving and sustainably using marine biological […]
Folk Dance Yakshagana
Folk Dance Yakshagana: Tulasi Raghvendra Hegde, a 15-year-old prodigy, has gained recognition as a leading Yakshagana performer. Recently awarded the Young Achiever Award 2024 by the Rotary Club of Madras East.Yakshagana is a traditional folk dance-drama from coastal Karnataka, combining dance, music, song, and elaborate costumes.
MACE Telescope in Ladakh
MACE Telescope in Ladakh: the Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope was inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, representing a significant advancement in gamma-ray astronomy.It enables scientists to explore gamma rays with energies exceeding 20 billion electron volts (eV), emitted from sources beyond the Milky Way, including pulsars, blazars, and gamma-ray bursts.MACE positioned at an altitude of […]
