27th Meeting Of The Financial Stability And Development Council: Finance Minister recently chaired the 27th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC). Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) is an apex-level forum constituted by the Government of India in December 2010. FSDC is not a statutory body. No funds are separately allocated to […]
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Central Asian Flyway : Conserving Migratory Bird
Central Asian Flyway: Conserving Migratory Bird Eleven countries have collaborated to strengthen conservation efforts for migratory birds and their habitats in the Central Asian Flyway (CAF). The meeting was conducted by The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme/Convention on Migratory Species (UNEP/CMS). A flyway is a […]
Nation’s First Indian Air Force Heritage Centre
Nation’s First Indian Air Force Heritage Centre: Defence Minister recently inaugurated the nation’s first Indian Air Force Heritage Centre Indian Air Force Heritage Centre located in chandigarh. This is the first heritage centre of the IAFand is spread over 17,000 square feet. The heritage centre highlights the IAF’s role in various wars, including in […]
Farm Exports Data : Report
Farm Exports Data : Report Provisional data released recently by the Department of Commerce has shown that both agricultural exports from and imports into India have scaled new highs in the fiscal year that ended March 31, 2023. The data shows that total farm exports were at USD 53.15 billion and imports at USD 35.69 […]
National Security Advisers (NSAs) Of India, The US, And The UAE
National Security Advisers (NSAs) Of India, The US, And The UAE: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted a special meeting of the National Security Advisers (NSAs) of India, the US, and the UAE. The discussions aimed to strengthen relations and ties between the countries in a way that enhances growth and stability in the region. […]
Space Science And Technology Awareness Training (START)
Space Science And Technology Awareness Training (START): ISRO announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is an introductory-level training program for students. Objective is To provide students with introductory-level training […]
Scary Barbie : Recently Discovered Black Hole
Scary Barbie : Recently Discovered Black Hole Scientists named the recently discovered black hole “Scary Barbie,” after a beloved children’s character. Scary Barbie is a supermassive black hole that is devouring a star with a thousand times the brightness of a supernova. It was first observed in 2020 and named ZTF20abrbeie. It is one of […]
Women Officers In Territorial Army
Women Officers In Territorial Army Raksha Mantri recently approved posting of Women Officers of the Territorial Army along the Line of Control. It aims to commemorate its raising by the first Governor General C Rajagopalachari on this day in 1949. The Territorial Army (TA) was raised by the Britishers in 1920 through Indian Territorial Act […]
All India Radio : Known As Akashvani
All India Radio : Known As Akashvani The Centre, ordered that public broadcaster, previously known as All India Radio (AIR), be exclusively referred to as Akashvani in all broadcasts and programmes. All India Radio (AIR) is the radio vertical of Prasar Bharati. It’s motto is ‘Bahujan Hitaya : Bahujan Sukhaya’. It is one of the […]
Shanghai Organisation Corporation (SCO) : Dialogue Partners
Shanghai Organisation Corporation (SCO) : Dialogue Partners SCO added Kuwait, UAE, Myanmar and Maldives as dialogue partners. The SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. It was created in 2001. The SCO Charter was signed in 2002 […]
