Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc. India and 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners have established three supply chain bodies under the landmark Indo-Pacific Economic […]
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Landslides In Wayanad
Landslides In Wayanad: The Wayanad district of Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating landslide-related disasters due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions. The district received over 140 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing expectations and recalling the devastating 2018 floods that claimed around 500 lives. A landslide is the downward movement […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology
Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology: During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research. The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around the world. Dr. Singh was recognized […]
One DAE One Subscription Initiative : Mumbai
One DAE One Subscription Initiative : Mumbai The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units. ODOS is created to make it easier for […]
Humayun’s Tomb : In News
Humayun’s Tomb : In News Union Minister of Culture and Tourism recently inaugurated the sprawling 100,000 square feet state of the art – Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum at the Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Delhi. Inspired from the ancient ‘Baolis’ or stepped wells of Delhi, this underground museum is […]
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy: 2024 is the tenth anniversary year of the Act East Policy (AEP). The AEP, which replaced the Look East Policy (LEP) in 2014, has laid the foundations for India’s engagements with the East. India’s Act East policy is a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting economic, strategic, and […]
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting
Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting: The Quad foreign ministers’ meeting in Tokyo saw Australia, India, Japan, and the US emphasise ending violence in Ukraine, Gaza, and Myanmar, and expressed their intention to expand the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) into the Indian Ocean Region. The Quad is an informal diplomatic partnership between Australia, India, […]
WHO Study On Adolescent Girls
WHO Study On Adolescent Girls: A World Health Organization study published in the Lancet medical journal revealed that adolescent girls aged between 15 and 19 who have been in relationships have experienced physical or sexual violence. The survey was conducted with thousands of adolescent girls from 154 countries and regions. Key Highlights of the WHO […]
9th Governing Council Meeting Of NITI Aayog
9th Governing Council Meeting Of NITI Aayog: The 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister, convened leaders from 20 states and 6 union territories to discuss the “Viksit Bharat @2047” theme, aiming to establish a framework for India’s development as a developed nation by 2047. India aims to become the […]
International Labour Organization (ILO) : In News
International Labour Organization (ILO) : In News India, a founding member of the International Labour Organization (ILO), is likely to raise a complaint against the UN agency over its India Employment Report 2024. International Labour Organization (ILO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) dedicated to improving labour conditions and living standards throughout […]
