Sacred Groves : Supreme Court Direction The Supreme Court of India has directed the Union Government to formulate a comprehensive policy for managing sacred groves across the country. Sacred Groves are small patches of forests or natural vegetation that are protected by local communities due to their religious and cultural significance. These areas are often […]
Category: Current Affairs
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems: All 17,130 police stations across India are now linked through the CCTNS platform. CCTNS is a centralized online platform conceptualized under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Launched in 2009 with a budget of ₹2,000 crore, it is part of India’s National e-Governance Plan. It aims to establish […]
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign
100-Day Tuberculosis (TB) Campaign: The Government of India recently launched a 100-day tuberculosis (TB) campaign, focusing on active screening in 347 high-risk districts. In its first week, the campaign detected 6,267 new TB cases. Over 5 lakh individuals have been actively screened through health and wellness centres and 850 mobile testing vans. The campaign targets […]
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law
Jharkhand HC Ruling on Private Sector Job Quota Law: The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the implementation of the Jharkhand State Employment of Local Candidates in Private Sector Company Act, 2021, which mandated a 75% reservation for local candidates in private-sector jobs with salaries up to Rs 40,000. This law, introduced to boost employment for […]
Milkweed fiber : Study
Milkweed fiber : Study The Union Ministry of Textiles is encouraging by extending its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber. Milkweed fiber is the seed fiber obtained from milkweed plant. Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) plant belongs to the genus Asclepias of the family Asclepiadaceae and is also known as stubborn weed. […]
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur: Indian educationist Arun Kapur, known for his contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman, has been honoured by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. At the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations, held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu, Kapur was conferred the prestigious Red Scarf and […]
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024: Good Governance Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 19 to December 24, 2024. As part of this national initiative, the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign will be held across more than 700 districts, states, and union territories of India. The campaign focuses on […]
Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor
Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor: Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy’s prestigious Distinguished Public Service Award for his exceptional contributions to the military, particularly through his iconic roles in movies like Top Gun. The recognition is for his influence in promoting the military and inspiring public awareness of the armed […]
Real Madrid Clinches Intercontinental Cup 2024 Victory Over Pachuca
Real Madrid Clinches Intercontinental Cup 2024 Victory Over Pachuca: Real Madrid triumphed in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, defeating Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 in a dominant performance at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. The Spanish giants were in control throughout the match, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr all contributing to the scoreline.
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the “Banglar Bari” housing scheme, a state-funded initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the people of West Bengal. This move comes as a response to the alleged negligence by the BJP-led Central government regarding the distribution of funds under […]
