25th National Conference On e-Governance: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to inaugurate the 25th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) to be held in Katra, Jammu & Kashmir on 26th November, 2022. Theme: “Bringing citizens, industry and government closer”. Presented by: Department of Administrative reforms & Public Grievances (DAR&PG) presents National Awards every year during National […]
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World Fisheries Day 2022
World Fisheries Day 2022: The Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and National Fisheries Development Board, celebrated the ‘World Fisheries Day’ in Daman. World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the […]
Qatar, China Gas Supply Deal
Qatar, China Gas Supply Deal: QatarEnergy recently announced a 27-year natural gas supply deal with China. QatarEnergy will send four million tonnes of liquefied natural gas annually from its new North Field East project to China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec). The deal “marks the longest gas supply agreement in the history of the LNG […]
Koronivia Joint Work On Agriculture
Koronivia Joint Work On Agriculture: India recently communicated strong objections to discussions under a special UN Framework Convention on Climate Change effort known as the Koronivia Joint Work on Agriculture, which has sought to expand efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouses gases to the agriculture sector. It aims to recognise the unique potential of agriculture […]
Loss And Damages Fund : COP27
Loss And Damages Fund : COP27 COP27 established ‘Loss and Damages’ fund (L&D) for climate reparations. It refers to costs the rich and developed countries, who are majorly responsible for industrial emissions that pollute the environment, should pay to poorer nations that have made negligible contribution to pollution but are more vulnerable to extreme climate […]
GHAR – GO Home And Re-Unite
GHAR – GO Home And Re-Unite: The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has recently launched the ‘GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite’. It addresses the changed roles of CWCs and District Child Protection (DCPO) for children in need of care and protection. The portal was developed by the NCPCR. The portal […]
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022
Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022: The Union Government has released a revised personal data protection bill, now called the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022. The Bill has been introduced after 3 months of the withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019. Principles of the 2022 Bill: First Principle: Usage of personal data […]
Gandhi Mandela Award 2022
Gandhi Mandela Award 2022: The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Government of India registered Trust, the Gandhi Mandela Foundation is a non-profit organisation, formed with the motive to promote Mahatma Gandhi’s and former President of South […]
Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon
Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon: Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was rediscovered after 140 years. Before the recent rediscovery, Black-Naped Pheasant-Pigeon was first and last seen in 1882. It is a large, terrestrial pigeon having black and orange feathers and red eyes. It feeds on seeds and fallen fruits. The species is endemic to Fergusson Island in Papua New Guinea. It […]
World Toilet Day 2022
World Toilet Day 2022: Each year World Toilet Day is observed on the 19th November to raise awareness about the importance of sustainable sanitation to keep people healthy. The theme for 2022: ” Making the invisible visible “ World toilet day is observed annually since 2013. Aim It is about taking action to tackle the […]
