Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died: Director General of the Indian Coast Guard, Rakesh Pal, died of a severe cardiac arrest in Chennai. He was 59. He was in Chennai to participate in the Coast Guard function led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Category: Current Affairs
China Approves $31 Billion for 11 New Nuclear Reactors Across Five Sites
China Approves $31 Billion for 11 New Nuclear Reactors Across Five Sites: China has approved the construction of 11 new nuclear reactors across five sites, with a total investment of approximately 220 billion yuan ($31 billion). This marks a record number of permits as the government intensifies its reliance on nuclear energy to reduce carbon […]
India-Japan Ministerial Dialogue In Delhi
India-Japan Ministerial Dialogue In Delhi Today: India and Japan will hold 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue in New Delhi on August 20. On the sidelines of the 2+2 dialogue, a bilateral meeting is scheduled between the Defence Minister and his Japanese counterpart.
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation: Shri Ashok Kumar Singh, IAS took over the charge of Director General of Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under Ministry of Labour & Employment, Govt. of India at its Headquarters in New Delhi on August 19.
Net FDI Rises to $6.9 Billion in Q1 FY25
Net FDI Rises to $6.9 Billion in Q1 FY25: According to the latest data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), net foreign direct investment (FDI) in India surged to $6.9 billion during the April-June quarter of FY25, compared to $4.7 billion in the same period last year.
Green Tug Transition Program
Green Tug Transition Program: The Union Minister of Port Shipping and Waterways officially launched the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Green Tug Transition Program (GTTP). Green Tug Transition Program was launched on May 22, 2023, is a key initiative under the ‘Panch Karma Sankalp’. It is designed to phase out conventional fuel-based harbour tugs operating […]
Bhavishya Software
Bhavishya Software: Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. Bhavishya Software is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare. It was made mandatory for all central civil Ministries and Departments […]
Owlflies : Rare Flies
Owlflies : Rare Flies A rare species of owlfly species Glyptobasis dentifera has been rediscovered after 75 years from Kerala by researchers. Owlflies come under Order Neuroptera, which includes holometabolous insects while the dragonflies come under Order Odonata, which includes hemimetabolous insects. These are misidentified as dragonflies by non-taxonomists because of their morphological resemblance. During […]
Eri Silk
Eri Silk: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India, has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk. Eri Silk is renowned as the world’s only vegan silk, where, unlike other silks, the moth inside the cocoon is […]
Namdhari sect : In News
Namdhari sect : In News Hundreds of followers of two rival groups of the Namdhari religious sect clashed violently in Rania in Haryana’s Sirsa district Namdhari sect was founded by Satguru Ram Singh on Baisakhi in 1857. He challenged the status quo, advocated social reform, and resisted the Raj in various ways. The Namdharis were […]
