5 Lakh For Some Transactions: The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has increased the transaction limits for tax payments using UPI (Unified Payment Interface), by allowing people to send 5 lakh in a single transaction.
Category: Current Affairs
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Launches ‘Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav’ Website
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia Launches ‘Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav’ Website: Union Minister Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), has officially launched the website for the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav.
Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Concludes in California
Third Edition of INDUS-X Summit Concludes in California: The third edition of the INDUS-X Summit, held on 9-10 September 2024 in California, marked significant progress in advancing a joint defence innovation ecosystem between India and the USA. Co-organised by the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) and Stanford University, the event focused on deepening defence collaboration […]
MoEFCC Organizes the Dialogue on Montreal Protocol
MoEFCC Organizes the Dialogue on Montreal Protocol: On the 30th World Ozone Day event, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), organizes a dialogue on the theme of “Montreal Protocol : Advancing Climate Action. About Ozone Day World Ozone Day, held on September 16, celebrates this achievement
9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024
9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024: The 9th Ladakh Zanskar Festival 2024 began with remarkable grandeur in the picturesque village of Sani, signifying a landmark event for the region. This year’s Zanskar Festival is especially significant as it marks the first celebration since Zanskar was officially declared a district.
Mithun : Spotted
Mithun : Spotted Bovine animal Mithun has been spotted in Assam for the first time, the Chief Minister said recently. Mithun or gayal (Bos frontalis) is a heavily built, semi-domesticated bovine species. Mithun is believed to have originated more than 8000 years ago and is considered to be a descendant of wild Indian gauror bison. […]
Gram Nyayalayas
Gram Nyayalayas: The Supreme Court recently said the establishment of Gram Nyayalayas across the country would help improve access to justice. Gram Nyayalayas, or village courts, are established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. The Act extends to the whole […]
Soyuz Spacecraft
Soyuz Spacecraft: A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American docked at the International Space Station (ISS) recently, a little more than three hours after its launch. The Soyuz (saw-yooz) is a Russian spacecraft. The Soyuz programme is the longest operational human spacecraft programme in the history of space exploration. Russian crew members are […]
Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species
Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species A new snake species with an unusually long snout, Ahaetulla Longirostris, has been discovered in India. Ahaetulla Longirostris is a new snake species with a remarkably long snout. The species, named the long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla Longirostris), was identified after two specimens were found in vastly different regions, Bihar […]
National Florence Nightingale Award
National Florence Nightingale Award: The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024. National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973. The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. It […]
