Women, Business And The Law 2024 : World Bank Report The World Bank (WB) Group has released a report titled-Women, Business and the Law 2024, presenting in-depth analysis of the challenges obstructing women’s entry into the global workforce, hindering their ability to contribute to prosperity for themselves, their families and their communities. Report: Its indexes […]
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The Unjust Climate : FAO Report
The Unjust Climate : FAO Report The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), has released a report titled- The Unjust Climate, shows how the effects of Climate Change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age. FAO analyzed socioeconomic data from over 100,000 rural households representing more […]
Majuli asks : GI Tag
Majuli asks : GI Tag The traditional Majuli masks and Majuli manuscript painting in Assam were given a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Majuli are handmade masks traditionally used to depict characters in bhaonas, or theatrical performances with devotional messages under the neo-Vaishnavite tradition, introduced by the 15th-16th century reformer saint Srimanta Sankardeva. Srimanta Sankardeva established […]
NITI For States Platform
NITI For States Platform: Minister of Communications, Railways, and Electronics & Information Technology will launch NITI Aayog’s NITI For States platform and Viksit Bharat Strategy Room. NITI For States Platform is a cross-sectoral knowledge platform designed to become a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Policy and Good Governance. The significant features of the platform include […]
Rupa Tarakasi : GI Tag
Rupa Tarakasi: GI Tag The famous silver filigree (Rupa Tarakasi) of the millennium Cuttack city in Odisha recently received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite silver crafts. This centuries-old, sophisticated craft is practiced in the silver city of Cuttack, Odisha. It is known to have existed as far […]
India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel
India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel: Prime Minister recently inaugurated a metro train service in Kolkata, marking the opening of India’s first under-river metro tunnel. India’s First Under-River Metro Tunnel is a part of Kolkata Metro’s East-West Corridor. It passes under the Hooghly River and forms part of section from Howrah Maidan to Esplanade. The stretch […]
Naval Commanders Conference 2024
Naval Commanders Conference 2024: The first edition of the Naval Commanders’ Conference of 2024 commenced on March 5, 2024, with a powerful demonstration of the Indian Navy’s maritime capabilities. The three-day event began with Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh embarking at sea to witness the Navy’s ability to conduct ‘twin-carrier operations’, showcasing the growing strength […]
National Horticulture Fair 2024
National Horticulture Fair 2024: The Indian Institute of Horticulture Research (IIHR) is hosting a three-day National Horticulture Fair at its Hessarghatta premises on the outskirts of Bengaluru from March 5 to 7, 2024. The theme of the fair, “Nextgen technology-led horticulture for sustainable development,” highlights the integration of cutting-edge technologies in horticultural practices to promote […]
Scheme For Internally Displaced Persons
Scheme For Internally Displaced Persons: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a scheme allowing internally displaced persons (IDPs) of Manipur to vote at relief camps. Following ethnic violence in May 2023, over 60,000 people were displaced and housed in relief camps, with an additional 9,000 in Mizoram. According to the Guiding Principles on […]
e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi Platform
e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi Platform: The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Commerce and Industry and Textiles launched ‘e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi’ (Digital Gateway). e-Kisan Upaj Nidhi platform is a digital gateway of Warehousing Development and Regulatory Authority (WDRA). It is the initiative with its simplified digital process can ease the procedure of farmers’ […]
