Siachen Glacier : 4G and 5G service The Siachen Glacier was equipped with 4G and 5G service by a private telecom firm of India. Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range. It lies in the heavily glaciated Himalayan region known as the “Third Pole,” because mountain glaciers in this region contain […]
Category: Current Affairs
8th Pay Commission
8th Pay Commission: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, has approved the establishment of the 8th Pay Commission, aiming to revise the salaries of nearly 50 lakh central government employees and allowances for 65 lakh pensioners. A body established by the Central Government to review and recommend changes to the salary, allowances, and pension […]
QS World Future Skills Index
QS World Future Skills Index: According to the QS World Future Skills Index 2025, India has emerged as the second most prepared job market globally for future in-demand skills, trailing only the United States. Highlights of the Report: The index highlights India’s strong potential in critical sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital, and green […]
Cabo Verde : World Bank Report
Cabo Verde : World Bank Report The World Bank’s new report estimates that Cabo Verde, a small archipelago located off the coast of West Africa, will need to invest $842 million over 2024-2030 to address its climate and development challenges. Highlights of the Report: Cabo Verde is highly vulnerable to extreme climate events including extreme […]
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan: The “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” app was launched by Defence Minister coinciding with Army Day celebrations. Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan is developed by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism. This app opens the doors to India’s most iconic battlefields, offering citizens a chance to explore the country’s wartime history […]
Reforms for Combating Honour Killings
Reforms for Combating Honour Killings: In an honour killing case in Madhya Pradesh, a girl was shot dead by her family for wanting to marry someone of her choice, against their wishes. Honour killing is the murder of a family member, typically a woman, by relatives or community members in response to perceived dishonor or […]
Global Risks Report 2025
Global Risks Report 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) released the 20th Global Risks Report 2025. The report highlighted the top five risks for India include water supply shortages, misinformation and disinformation, erosion of human rights and civic freedoms, pollution (air, water, and soil), and labour and talent shortages.Immediate Risks (Next 2 years): Misinformation and […]
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem
Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem: Tripura unveiled its first official state emblem after approval from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).The proposal for the emblem of the Government of Tripura has been approved under Rule 4(2) of the State Emblem of India (Regulation of Use) Rules, 2007.
RBI Allows Overseas Banks to Open INR Accounts
RBI Allows Overseas Banks to Open INR Accounts: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has authorized overseas branches of authorized banks to open Indian Rupee (INR) accounts for non-residents. This initiative aims to bolster the global use of the Indian Rupee in cross-border transactions and investments.
Vineet Joshi Takes Charge as Secretary of Higher Education
Vineet Joshi Takes Charge as Secretary of Higher Education: Shri Vineet Joshi has assumed the role of Secretary of the Department of Higher Education in the Ministry of Education, effective today at Shastri Bhawan, New Delhi. Prior to this appointment, Shri Joshi had a distinguished career in various key positions within the Indian educational sector.
