Pakistan Limits Chief Justice’s Term to Three Years: Pakistan enacted the Constitution (26th Amendment) Act, 2024, limiting the Chief Justice’s tenure to three years and establishing a special commission for appointing the top judge from three senior-most Supreme Court judges. The amendment received President Asif Ali Zardari’s assent after being passed by both Houses of […]
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Vikram Dev Dutt Takes Charge as Coal Secretary
Vikram Dev Dutt Takes Charge as Coal Secretary: Vikram Dev Dutt, a 1993-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre, has officially assumed the role of Coal Secretary. Previously serving as the Director General of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Dutt takes over from VL Kantha Rao, who held the additional charge after Amrit […]
ECI Appoints Ajay Kumar Singh as Jharkhand’s New DGP Ahead of Elections
ECI Appoints Ajay Kumar Singh as Jharkhand’s New DGP Ahead of Elections: Ajay Kumar Singh, a senior IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) for Jharkhand. His selection comes from a panel of three IPS officers recommended by the State Government, following the Election Commission’s order for the immediate […]
Namo Bharat Diwas:
Namo Bharat Diwas: The first anniversary of Namo Bharat train operations was celebrated as Namo Bharat Diwas in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s transportation history. The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) organized the event, attended by Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, and Union Minister of […]
Cyclone Dana
Cyclone Dana: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning regarding a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, predicting it will intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 23. The storm is expected to make landfall along the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal on October 24. It is likely that Cyclone […]
Goa Hosts 24th National Para-Swimming Championship
Goa Hosts 24th National Para-Swimming Championship: The 24th National Para-Swimming Championship commenced on 20th October in Goa, showcasing a vibrant celebration of exceptional talent and unwavering determination among athletes from across the nation. The event has attracted para-swimmers from various states, highlighting their skills and resilience in the sport.
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr
Exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr: INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr held in Goa. It is a bilateral naval exercise between India and Oman. It was initiated in 1993, symbolises the long term strategic relationship between the two countries. Oman is the first country in the Gulf Cooperation Council […]
International Abhidhamma Divas
International Abhidhamma Divas: The Prime Minister of India addressed a ceremony in celebration of International Abhidhamma Divas and recognition of Pali as classical language in New Delhi. Abhidhamma Divas commemorates the day when Lord Buddha descended from the celestial realm, Tāvatiṃsa-devaloka, to Sankassiya (now Sankisa Basantapur) in Uttar Pradesh. The Asokan Elephant Pillar, a historical […]
National Water Awards 2023
National Water Awards 2023: The Honorable President of India will confer the 5th National Water Awards 2023 on October 22nd 2024 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The first edition of the National Water Awards was introduced by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation in 2018. The award focuses on the good […]
Moonlight Programme
Moonlight Programme: The European Space Agency (ESA) at the International Astronautical Congress, launched its Moonlight Lunar Communications and Navigation Services (LCNS) programme. The programme will have a constellation of about five lunar satellites (one for high data rate communications and four for navigation) that will allow accurate autonomous landings, high-speed communication, and surface mobility. It […]
