Pollution in Hindon River: The Hindon River, a rain-fed Yamuna tributary, has turned into a drain of untreated waste, symbolising environmental degradation and endangering communities along its industrial belt in Western Uttar Pradesh.The Hindon River originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in the Saharanpur District of Uttar Pradesh and flows through the industrial belt of […]
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Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland
Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland: The Union Home Ministry has reimposed the Protected Area Regime (PAR) in Manipur, Mizoram, and Nagaland due to rising security concerns over foreign influx from neighboring countries.The decision highlights the government’s renewed focus on monitoring foreign movements and addressing security issues in these sensitive regions.The PAR […]
India and China held 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives
India and China held 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives: India and China held 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs), reaffirming the disengagement agreement at the Line of Actual Control (LAC).The talks discussed resuming the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (KMY), a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet, which has been suspended […]
Composite License For Insurer
Composite License For Insurer: The central government proposed introducing composite licenses through an amendment to the Insurance Act, 1938, aiming to increase insurance penetration in India and achieve ‘Insurance for All by 2047.A composite license allows insurers to offer life and non-life insurance under a single registration, consolidating operations into one entity.Currently, insurers need to […]
Ganges River Dolphin
Ganges River Dolphin: For the first time, Indian wildlife experts successfully tagged a Ganges River dolphin, marking a historic milestone in the conservation of this endangered species.The initiative under Project Dolphin, supported by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change.Aim is to track the dolphin’s movement, habitat use, and migratory patterns using advanced satellite-compatible […]
Madhya Pradesh Welcomes 10th International Forest Fair
Madhya Pradesh Welcomes 10th International Forest Fair: The 10th International Forest Fair, held in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, commenced on December 17, 2024, and will run until December 23. This fair focuses on promoting sustainable forest practices, empowering local communities, and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders in the forestry sector. The event provides a platform for […]
Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore
Net Direct Tax Collection Sees Robust 16.45% Growth to Rs 15.82 Lakh Crore: The net direct tax collections for the fiscal year 2023-24 have surged by 16.45% to Rs 15.82 lakh crore by December 17, driven primarily by a strong 21% rise in advance tax payments. This growth reflects the government’s improved tax collection mechanism […]
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wins Jamsetji Tata Award for Biosciences Leadership
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Wins Jamsetji Tata Award for Biosciences Leadership: Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Chairperson of Biocon Group, was awarded the prestigious Jamsetji Tata Award by the Indian Society for Quality (ISQ) for her exceptional contributions to the biosciences sector in India. The award recognises her role in leading Biocon to a global position while maintaining an unwavering […]
34th Vyas Samman 2024
34th Vyas Samman 2024: 34th Vyas Samman 2024 for her novel Kaun Des Ko Vasi: Venu Ki Diary. Published in 2018, the novel delves into cultural conflicts and identity struggles faced by Indian youth in America. Instituted in 1991 by the KK Birla Foundation, the Vyas Samman honors outstanding Hindi literary works from the past […]
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director
Rama Mohan Rao Amara Appointed as SBI’s New Managing Director: The Indian government has appointed Rama Mohan Rao Amara as the new Managing Director (MD) of State Bank of India (SBI) for a period of three years. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) and follows a recommendation by the […]
