Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer: The Prime Minister of India was awarded the Wisam Mubarak al-Kabeer, or the Order of Mubarak the Great, by Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Amir of Kuwait. Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer is the highest national award of Kuwait. It is conferred by the Kuwaiti government on Heads of State, Sovereigns […]
Category: Current Affairs
Speed gun
Speed gun: Speed guns are widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed and in various other industries. Speed gun is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object. To achieve this, the device bounces electromagnetic radiation of a specific frequency off […]
National Farmers’ Day
National Farmers’ Day: National Farmers’ Day (Kisan Diwas) was celebrated on 23rd December 2024 to honor farmers and commemorate the birth anniversary of Sri Chaudhary Charan Singh.Known as the ‘Kisan Leader,’ his birth anniversary is celebrated as ‘Kisan Diwas’ since 2001 for his contributions to Indian agriculture and rural development.Born in 1902 at Noorpur, Meerut, […]
72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council
72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council: 72nd plenary of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Agartala, Tripura. The Union Home Minister stressed the need for police forces in the Northeastern (NE) States to shift focus from insurgency control to ensuring citizens’ constitutional rights, reflecting a new phase of governance in the region.The NEC, established […]
Elephant Parade in Thrissur Pooram
Elephant Parade in Thrissur Pooram: The Supreme Court stayed a series of restrictions imposed by the Kerala high court on the use of elephants in Thrissur Pooram.Earlier the Kerala High Court mandated a 3-meter gap between elephants, 8 meters from the public or percussion displays, and a 100-meter buffer from areas using fireworks.Thrissur Pooram is […]
Green Deposits
Green Deposits: Green deposits in India face sluggish adoption due to pricing issues, low public engagement, and limited interest from private banks.These are interest-bearing deposits earmarked for funding green projects, such as solar energy, clean transportation, and sustainable water management.In June 2023, the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) introduced a framework for green deposits to […]
United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC)
United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC): Former Supreme Court Judge Justice Madan B Lokur has been appointed as the Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a four-year term.United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) Created by the UN General Assembly as part of the reformed internal justice system to uphold accountability, independence, […]
Starlink Satellite : Concern
Starlink Satellite : Concern The recovery of a Starlink satellite device in Manipur has raised concerns about potential misuse by militants, despite Starlink not being authorized to operate in India.Designed by: SpaceX (owned by Elon Musk).Purpose is to provide high-speed, low-latency internet globally, especially in remote and underserved areas.
Bio-Bitumen-based National Highway
Bio-Bitumen-based National Highway: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first bio-bitumen-based National Highway stretch on NH-44, Nagpur-Mansar Bypass.Bio-Bitumen is A sustainable bio-based binder derived from renewable sources like crop stubble, vegetable oils, algae, or lignin. It is Primarily extracted from lignocellulosic biomass or refined from residues of crude oil distillation.
Wall Street Journal as one of the top global destinations for 2025
Wall Street Journal as one of the top global destinations for 2025: Madhya Pradesh has earned global recognition as one of the Wall Street Journal’s “Go-To Global Destinations for 2025,” showcasing its rich heritage, unique wildlife, and natural beauty. This prestigious acknowledgment builds upon the state’s ongoing efforts to establish itself as a premier travel […]
