7th round of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations: India’s Prime Minister and Germany’s Federal Chancellor co-chaired the 7th round of India-Germany Intergovernmental Consultations (7th IGC) in New Delhi. Under the motto “Growing Together with Innovation, Mobility and Sustainability,” it focused on technology, innovation, climate action, and strategic cooperation. Earlier, Germany has accorded a special status to India, […]
Category: Current Affairs
Allocation of Satellite Spectrum
Allocation of Satellite Spectrum: India opted for an administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, diverging from the auction method, amid reactions from industry giants and renewed debates over spectrum management. Satellite spectrum refers to the specific frequency bands used for communication via satellites. These radio frequencies are essential for transmitting signals from ground stations to satellites […]
Expansion Of Indian Sign Language (ISL)
Expansion Of Indian Sign Language (ISL): India added some 2,500 new terms including words in English and Hindi to the Indian Sign Language (ISL) dictionary e.g., Aadhaar card, Blockchain, Ursa Nebula etc. New terms were added during the celebration of International Day of Sign Languages 2024 with the theme “Sign up for Sign Language Rights”. […]
Surge In Global Greenhouse Gas
Surge In Global Greenhouse Gas: The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has reported a record rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) levels, highlighting a surge in carbon dioxide emissions and the warming effects on global temperatures. CO₂ concentration increase: 2023 saw 2.3 parts per million (ppm) rise in CO₂ levels from 2022, marking the twelfth consecutive […]
TASL-Airbus Facility
TASL-Airbus Facility: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the Tata Advanced Systems Ltd. (TASL)-Airbus facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This facility will manufacture the C295 aircraft for the Indian Air Force, marking India’s first private sector plant to produce military aircraft. This collaboration aligns with India’s “Make in India, Make for […]
Fast Patrol Vessels : Adamya and Akshar
Fast Patrol Vessels : Adamya and Akshar The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) ‘Adamya’ and ‘Akshar’, marking a milestone in its commitment to enhanced maritime security and indigenous manufacturing. These vessels, built by Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL) with over 60% indigenous content, are part of an eight-vessel contract valued at […]
Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme
Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme: To encourage private investment and boost economic growth, the Rajasthan government has launched the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024. This new flagship initiative is designed to provide enhanced financial incentives across a broader range of sectors. The introduction of RIPS comes just ahead of the […]
Under-23 World Championship
Under-23 World Championship: Chirag Chikkara made history by becoming only the third Indian wrestler to win the Under-23 World Championship, contributing to India’s impressive total of nine medals at the tournament. Competing in the men’s freestyle 57kg category, Chikkara secured a thrilling victory with a narrow 4-3 win over Abdymalik Karachov of Kyrgyzstan in the […]
Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji
Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji: The Republic of Fiji has bestowed its highest civilian award, the “Honourary Officer of the Order of Fiji,” on Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. This recognition, presented by Fiji’s President, Ratu Wiliame M. Katonivere, acknowledges Sri Sri’s contributions to promoting peace, unity, and uplifting communities globally.
State Bank of India (SBI) and India Exim Bank are actively supporting businesses in African countries
State Bank of India (SBI) and India Exim Bank are actively supporting businesses in African countries: The State Bank of India (SBI) and India Exim Bank are actively supporting businesses in African countries by addressing the trade finance gap, as highlighted by the South African heads of the two organizations during the India Entrepreneurs Forum […]
