CDP-SURAKSHA: The Central government has launched a new platform called CDP-SURAKSHA to disburse subsidies to horticulture farmers under the Cluster Development Programme (CDP). This will boost the growth of India’s horticulture sector, which contributes nearly one-third to the agriculture gross value addition (GVA). CDP-SURAKSHA: SURAKSHA stands for “System for Unified Resource Allocation, Knowledge, and Secure […]
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Commonwealth Games : Malaysia Rejected To Host
Commonwealth Games : Malaysia Rejected To Host Malaysia rejected the offer to host the Commonwealth Games (CWG) citing short notice and insufficient funds. The Commonwealth Games (CWG) is a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations, which mostly consists of territories of the former British Empire. The Commonwealth is a collective […]
Regulatory Sandbox : TRAI
Regulatory Sandbox : TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued significant recommendations for customer onboarding and the oversight of the Regulatory Sandbox (RS). Eligibility for the RS in the Digital Communication Sector is limited to Indian nationals or entities, aiming to promote innovative technologies, services, use cases, and business models. Customer onboarding […]
100 % FDI In Space Sector
100 % FDI In Space Sector: The Finance Ministry has notified amended rules under the Foreign Exchange Management Act to operationalise its earlier decision to allow up to 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) for the space sector. The new rules came into effect from April 16. The Union Cabinet had approved the amendment […]
Gray Slender Loris
Gray Slender Loris: A Gray Slender Loris was rescued by forest officials in North Goa. Gray Slender Loris is a small primate native to India and Sri Lanka that lives in subtropical and tropical forests. Gray slender lorises are nocturnal hunters and foragers that use their large, forward-facing eyes to detect prey. They are insectivores […]
UNFPA State Of World Population Report
UNFPA State Of World Population Report: The United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) State of World Population – 2024 report revealed that India’s population is estimated to double in 77 years. India leads globally with an estimated population of 1.44 billion, followed by China at 1.425 billion. India’s population was recorded at 1.21 billion during the […]
Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee : Annual Meet
Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee : Annual Meet India, through ISRO, aims to achieve debris-free space missions by 2030, as declared at the 42nd Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee (IADC) annual meet. This initiative seeks the participation of all Indian space actors, governmental and non-governmental, to ensure long-term sustainability in outer space. ISRO has a […]
Prostate Cancer : Lancet Report
Prostate Cancer : Lancet Report A recent Lancet Commission paper highlights the alarming rise in prostate cancer cases in India, leading to a higher mortality rate due to late-stage diagnosis. The Lancet Commission report predicts a global surge in prostate cancer cases, with low and middle-income countries facing the most substantial increase. Worldwide, prostate cancer […]
Surya Tilak Project
Surya Tilak Project: The Surya Tilak Project, a remarkable endeavour, recently unfolded at Ayodhya, bringing sunlight to the forehead of Sri Ram Lalla. The Surya Tilak Project represents a unique fusion of technology and tradition, meticulously engineered to illuminate the forehead of Lord Ram’s idol with a precise beam of sunlight during the revered festival […]
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission: The Supreme Court (SC) recently issued notice to two members of the NCDRC seeking explanation from them for issuing non-bailable warrants against the directors of a company, ignoring a previous interim order of the SC. National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is a quasi-judicial commission in India which was set […]
