Fortified Rice: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of fortified rice distribution under government schemes, including PMGKAY, from July 2024 to December 2028, aimed at combating micronutrient deficiencies in India. Fortification is the process of adding nutrients to food products that are not naturally present or are present in insufficient amounts.
Category: Current Affairs
New Justice Statute
New Justice Statute: The Lady Justice statue was unveiled at the Supreme Court, on the directions of the Chief Justice of India. The statue was without the blindfold, and with the Constitution held in place of the sword, signifying that the law in India is both informed and not driven by retribution. Lady Justice is […]
“Scam se Bacho” Campaign
“Scam se Bacho” Campaign: Government and Meta join forces for “Scam se Bacho” Campaign to tackle rising online scams. “Scam se Bacho” campaign aim to combat rising online scams and cyber fraud by fostering digital safety and vigilance across India. Collaboration between Meta (formerly Facebook) and key government ministries, including: Ministry of Electronics and Information […]
Musaned Platform : Digital Platform Created By Saudi Arabia
Musaned Platform : Digital Platform Created By Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to ensure wage protection. It ensures a more secure working condition for foreign workers, including those from India. Musaned is a digital platform created by Saudi Arabia to ensure wage protection and improve working conditions for foreign domestic workers. It […]
Click-to-Cancel Rule
Click-to-Cancel Rule: The United States’ Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will soon implement a “click-to-cancel” rule, which will make it significantly easier for consumers to cancel their subscriptions and memberships. Companies must allow consumers to cancel subscriptions as easily as they signed up, using the same medium (e.g., online, phone). Businesses cannot force customers to talk […]
STARS Workshop Of Education Ministry
STARS Workshop Of Education Ministry: The Ministry of Education organized a two-day Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States (STARS) knowledge-sharing workshop in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The workshop aimed to prepare students for future workforce challenges, focusing on the “School-to-Work Transition” and “Strengthening the Assessment System.” Under this, the role of the National Education Policy, 2020, […]
INS Samarthak
INS Samarthak: Larsen and Toubro recently launched the INS ‘Samarthak’, a multi-purpose vessel for the Indian Navy. INS Samarthak is the first of two multi-purpose vessels (MPVs) for the Indian Navy. The vessel was designed and constructed in-house by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Shipyard at Kattupalli, aligning to the Centre’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and […]
What Are Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems?
What are Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems? Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry have found that mesophotic coral ecosystems in the Eastern Tropical Pacific face a two-pronged threat, with bleaching from warm water above and cold-water exposure from below. Published in Science of the Total Environment, the study highlights the increasing risks to these reefs’ […]
World Energy Outlook 2024
World Energy Outlook 2024: India is poised to face a higher increase in energy demand than any other country over the next decade, according to the World Energy Outlook 2024. It is an annual report published by the International Energy Agency (IEA). It is the most authoritative global source of energy analysis and projections. It […]
Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme : Extended
Employees Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme : Extended The Centre has decided to extend providing benefits of Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI) Scheme to all subscribers of Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation and their family members till further notice. EDLI is an insurance scheme that was launched by the Government in 1976. This scheme was launched […]
