Report Of India’s G20 Task Force On DPI: India’s increasing influence in the digital sphere has been globally acknowledged, particularly through its advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). The recent Report of India’s G20 Task Force on DPI highlighted India’s leadership in this domain and urged the country to proactively extend its digital solutions to […]
Category: Current Affairs
Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas
Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas: The declaration of 25th June as Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas serves as a poignant reminder of the period when the Constitution of India was undermined, particularly during the Emergency imposed in 1975. The Prime Minister of India emphasised that this day will pay homage to all those who suffered from the excesses of […]
Consumer Price Index For Industrial Workers (CPI-IW):
Consumer Price Index For Industrial Workers (CPI-IW): The Labour Bureau under the Ministry of Labour & Employment, has been compiling the Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (CPI-IW) every month. Inflation for the month of May, 2024 moderated to 3.86% as compared to 4.42% in May, 2023. The CPI-IW is mainly used for determining dearness […]
Exercise Pitch Black 2024
Exercise Pitch Black 2024: Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2024. This edition is slated to be the largest in the 43 year long history of Ex Pitch Black, which includes participation by 20 countries, with over 140 aircraft and 4400 military personnel of various air forces. Exercise […]
SDG India Index 2023-24
SDG India Index 2023-24: NITI Aayog recently released the SDG India Index 2023-24, which evaluates India’s progress on the 16 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). SDG India Index 2023-24 Highlights: Overall Score: India’s overall SDG score improved to 71 in 2023-24, up from 66 in 2020-21 and 57 in 2018. Top Performing States: Kerala and Uttarakhand […]
Tirzepatide : Weight Loss Drug
Tirzepatide : Weight Loss Drug India is set to approve the weight-loss drug tirzepatide marking a significant advancement in obesity treatment. This follows global trends where drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) have shown dramatic weight loss effects. Tirzepatide, originally approved for diabetes, also induces weight loss by boosting hormones GLP-1 and GIP, which promote […]
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award For Exceptional Bravery At Sea
International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award For Exceptional Bravery At Sea: Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew from an oil tanker have received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. They were honoured for their “determination and endurance” during a rescue mission in the Red Sea, where they faced a serious […]
Restoration Of Interest Equalization Scheme
Restoration Of Interest Equalization Scheme: The engineering exporters’ body Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC India) has requested to restore the Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) for all exporters and increase benefits for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The IES for pre and post shipment rupee credit availed by exporters was started in 2015 and it […]
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple The Odisha government unlocked the revered Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri after 46 years. The Ratna Bhandar is a valuable collection of treasures, located on the northern side of the Jagamohana (assembly hall of temple). It contains the priceless jewelry of the sibling deities Lord Jagannath, […]
Climate Resilient Agriculture
Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Union government is planning to unveil a framework to promote climate-resilient agriculture in 50,000 villages located in climatically-vulnerable districts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), climate resilient agriculture is defined as “the ability of an agricultural system to anticipate and prepare for, as well as adapt to, absorb and […]
