89th Birthday Of Buddhist Spiritual Leader Dalai Lama: The Dalai Lama belongs to the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, which is the largest and most influential tradition in Tibet. There have been only 14 Dalai Lamas in the history of Tibetan Buddhism, and the first and second Dalai Lamas were given the title posthumously. The […]
Category: Current Affairs
Axiom-4 Mission
Axiom-4 Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has shortlisted two of its four trained Gaganyaan astronauts for the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS) in collaboration with the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Axiom-4 Mission: NASA and Axiom Space, an american privately funded space infrastructure developer signed an order […]
Social Security For Gig Workers
Social Security For Gig Workers: Karnataka became the second state after Rajasthan to come up with legislation for Gig Workers. Through a draft version of the law (Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers (Social Security and Welfare) Bill), the Karnataka government aims to regulate the social security and welfare of platform-based gig workers in the state by […]
Digital Bharat Nidhi
Digital Bharat Nidhi: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) released draft rules to operationalise the Digital Bharat Nidhi, in a fresh attempt by the central government to increase telecom connectivity in rural areas. Digital Bharat Nidhi would replace the erstwhile Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), which is a pool of funds generated by a 5 per […]
Right To Repair Portal
Right To Repair Portal: The Central government of India asked the automobile companies to join the unified Right to Repair Portal India. Right to Repair Portal aims to provide consumers with access to repair information for their products and reduce e-waste. It was launched by the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) on National Consumer […]
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2024: The 2024 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit was concluded in Astana, Kazakhstan and brought together leaders from across the region. India played a prominent role, with the External Affairs Minister delivering the Prime Minister’s message that highlighted combating terrorism and addressing climate change as key priorities. Key Highlights of […]
Bombay Stock Exchange : Status
Bombay Stock Exchange : Status The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) Sensex has crossed the 80,000 mark for the first time on 4th July 2024, hitting a new peak of 80,074 during intraday trades. The Sensex has doubled in the last 5 years, after taking 12 years to climb from 20,000 to 40,000. It has crossed […]
3D Hologram Technology
3D Hologram Technology: Japan has introduced new yen banknotes equipped with 3D hologram technology to combat counterfeiting. The existing currency remains valid, with new bills gradually entering circulation through banks and ATMs to accommodate Japan’s cash-centric transactions. 3D hologram technology creates three-dimensional images that appear to have depth and motion without the need for special […]
Global Conclave On Plastic Recycling And Sustainability
Global Conclave On Plastic Recycling And Sustainability: The Global Conclave on Plastic Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS) began yesterday at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, addressing issues of plastic waste management, recycling, and sustainability to promote circularity. The Global Conclave on Plastics Recycling and Sustainability (GCPRS), organized by the AIPMA (All-India Plastics Manufacturers’ Association (AIPMA), gathers industry […]
Producer Price Index : New Model
Producer Price Index: New Model The DPIIT is finalizing a new model of the Producer Price Index (PPI) to better capture input prices in the economy. Producer Price Index measures the average change in prices received by producers for goods and services sold in the domestic market or exported. It includes two types: Output PPI […]
