First-Ever Cultural Property Agreement: India and the US signed the first-ever Cultural Property Agreement (CPA) to combat the illegal trafficking of cultural artefacts and ensure the return of antiquarian objects to their place of origin. The agreement aligns with the Article 9 of the 1970 UNESCO Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the […]
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Genetic Testing In Sports
Genetic Testing In Sports: The emergence of genetic testing in sports has gained significant attention, especially with athletes utilising it for performance enhancement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This trend has sparked debates about the potential benefits and ethical concerns surrounding athletic genetic screening. Genetic testing involves analysing an individual’s DNA to identify genetic […]
Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court
Special Lok Adalat Drive :Supreme Court The Supreme Court of India has launched a week-long special week-long Lok Adalat drive to address and resolve long-standing disputes as part of its 75th anniversary (diamond jubilee) celebrations. This initiative aims to tackle the substantial backlog of cases and provide expedited justice. The initiative involves the first seven […]
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024
The State Of The World’s Mangroves 2024: A report titled “The State of the World’s Mangroves 2024” was released by the Global Mangrove Alliance (GMA) on World Mangrove Day (26 July). The GMA is the preeminent alliance of 100-plus members driving the conservation and restoration for the world’s mangroves. The latest world map (GMW v4.0), […]
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected
Supply Chain Council : India Re Elected India has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Supply Chain Council which is one of the three bodies set up by the 14-member Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) bloc. India and 13 other Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) partners have established three supply chain bodies under the landmark Indo-Pacific Economic […]
Landslides In Wayanad
Landslides In Wayanad: The Wayanad district of Kerala has witnessed one of the most devastating landslide-related disasters due to extreme rainfall and fragile ecological conditions. The district received over 140 mm of rain in 24 hours, surpassing expectations and recalling the devastating 2018 floods that claimed around 500 lives. A landslide is the downward movement […]
Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology
Dr. Jitendra Singh Receives Lifetime Achievement Award In Diabetology: During a ceremony honoring notable figures in the medical field, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh received the “Lifetime Achievement Award” for his significant contributions to diabetology, diabetes care, and research. The event attracted medical professionals from across India and around the world. Dr. Singh was recognized […]
One DAE One Subscription Initiative : Mumbai
One DAE One Subscription Initiative : Mumbai The first ceremony for the ‘One DAE One Subscription’ (ODOS) program took place at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. This initiative aims to improve access to scientific research for the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and its around 60 units. ODOS is created to make it easier for […]
Humayun’s Tomb : In News
Humayun’s Tomb : In News Union Minister of Culture and Tourism recently inaugurated the sprawling 100,000 square feet state of the art – Humayun’s Tomb World Heritage Site Museum at the Humayun’s Tomb, a UNESCO World Heritage site in New Delhi. Inspired from the ancient ‘Baolis’ or stepped wells of Delhi, this underground museum is […]
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy
Tenth Anniversary Year Of The Act East Policy: 2024 is the tenth anniversary year of the Act East Policy (AEP). The AEP, which replaced the Look East Policy (LEP) in 2014, has laid the foundations for India’s engagements with the East. India’s Act East policy is a diplomatic initiative aimed at promoting economic, strategic, and […]
