Balfour Declaration: The Balfour Declaration completed 107 years which was issued on 2nd November, 1917.The Balfour Declaration (named after Arthur James Balfour, British Foreign Secretary) was a public statement issued by the British government during World War I. It supported the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine which was then […]
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Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won
Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won: Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won a second term in a highly contested presidential runoff. With the country divided over its future alignment—whether closer to the European Union or maintaining ties with Russia—the election was marred by allegations of interference, vote-buying, and intimidation.
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme on November 6, 2024, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students seeking higher education. The scheme ensures collateral-free, guarantor-free loans for students enrolling in top 860 Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) across India, covering tuition fees and other educational […]
Equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore
Equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore: The Union Cabinet approved an equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Wednesday. This move is expected to reduce FCI’s dependency on high-interest debt for funding its large-scale food distribution efforts. It aligns with the government’s ongoing strategy to enhance food security and minimize […]
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix: Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix has left the Formula 1 world in awe. Despite starting in 17th place, Verstappen stormed to victory under challenging rain-soaked conditions at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit.
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA: Donald Trump has clinched a critical victory in Wisconsin, securing 276 electoral votes—well above the 270 needed—to reclaim the White House as America’s 47th president. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump expressed gratitude for the “extraordinary […]
Yanadi Tribe : In News
Yanadi Tribe : In News Three children of the Yanadi tribe who went missing from their homes at Kalekhanpeta in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, were traced recently. Yanadis are one of the major scheduled tribes of Andhra Pradesh. They are among the most vulnerable tribal groups in India. They live in extreme conditions of poverty and […]
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News
Kalka-Shimla Railway : In News Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister recently urged the Central government to explore the possibility of running trains on the Kalka-Shimla narrow-gauge railway, a UNESCO world heritage site, on green hydrogen. It is a narrow-gauge railway in North India which traverses a mostly mountainous route from Kalka (Haryana) to Shimla (Himachal Pradesh). […]
Central Water Commission : Study
Central Water Commission: Study Glacial lakes and other water bodies across the Himalayan region saw a 10.81% increase in area from 2011 to 2024 due to climate change, signalling a heightened risk of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs), according to a Central Water Commission’s (CWC) report. It is a premier technical organization of India in […]
Water Sports Activities At Gobind Sagar Lake
Water Sports Activities At Gobind Sagar Lake: Himachal Chief Minister recently inaugurated water sports activities at Gobind Sagar Lake. It is a manmade reservoir located in the Una and Bilaspur districts of Himachal Pradesh. It is named in honour of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Its source is the Bhakra Dam on the […]
