Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS: Without India doing a large part of the heavy lifting, it is unlikely that the world will meet the Sustainable Development Goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030, UNAIDS director for the Asia Pacific said recently. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an […]
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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
United States Commission on International Religious Freedom: India has strongly rejected a report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), which flagged “increasing abuses” against religious minorities in the country. United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) is an independent, bipartisan U.S. federal government agency. It was created by the 1998 International […]
Pygmy hog : Released
Pygmy hog : Released Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park. Pygmy hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a ‘roof’. It is an indicator speciesas its […]
PM Internship Scheme
PM Internship Scheme: The Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme, which was announced by the Union Finance Minister during her Budget speech was launched. PM Internship Scheme will enhance youth employability in India by offering them hands-on exposure to real-world business environments. The scheme represents a transformative opportunity to bridge the skills gap and drive sustainable growth […]
International Medical Device Regulators Forum
International Medical Device Regulators Forum: India has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). International Medical Device Regulators Forum was established in 2011. It is a group of global medical device regulators whose aim is to speed up the adoption of international medical device regulatory harmonisation and convergence. Its members […]
Classical Language : In News
Classical Language : In News The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved to confer the status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages. The recognition of a classical language is based on criteria established by a Linguistic Experts Committee. According to the committee, the following revised […]
Kolkata’s Tram Service
Kolkata’s Tram Service: The West Bengal government has decided to discontinue Kolkata’s tram service after 151 years of its introduction. A small stretch from Maidan to the Esplanade will be retained for tram lovers as a heritage stretch.
Bihar Flood
Bihar Flood: Bihar, India, is severely affected by annual floods, with millions displaced and livelihoods disrupted. The region’s geographic vulnerability, coupled with ineffective flood control measures, continues to exacerbate the problem
e-ABkari portal
e-ABkari portal: The Delhi Excise Department has introduced the e-ABkari portal to digitize and regulate the alcohol business in Delhi after the scrapping of the previous liquor policy. Developed by NIC, the portal aims to streamline the entire alcohol trade process.
Odisha Leopard Population
Odisha Leopard Population: Odisha’s leopard population has increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 in two years between 2022 and 2024, despite ongoing concerns about poaching and the illegal trade of leopard skins in the State.The number of leopards increased by 22%, rising from 568 to 696 between 2022 and 2024.Leopards are found both […]
