ABHA-Based Scan And Share Service: The National Health Authority (NHA) has achieved a milestone of generating over 3 crore tokens for Out-Patient Department (OPD) registrations through the ABHA-based Scan and Share service. It enables patients to conveniently register for OPD appointments by scanning a QR code displayed at the OPD registration counter. It has eliminated […]
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Greening Curriculum Guidance : UNESCO
Greening Curriculum Guidance : UNESCO UNESCO has launched the Greening Curriculum Guidance (GCG) and Green School Quality Standards (GSQS) under the Greening Education Partnership. Greening at least 50% of schools globally by 2030 through the Greening Education Partnership. Target Audience: Policy-makers, education ministries, educators, learners, and communities. A practical manual outlining climate education, detailing learning […]
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting
Base Erosion And Profit Shifting: The 16th meeting of the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) concluded An inclusive framework on BEPS is finalizing negotiations on Pillar One, while the Global Minimum Tax under Pillar Two is being implemented in countries globally The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on BEPS, with 147 countries […]
TRISHNA Mission
TRISHNA Mission: Thermal Infrared Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment (TRISHNA) mission, a collaboration between ISRO and CNES (French Space Agency), aims to monitor surface temperature and water management globally. It includes two primary payloads: Thermal Infra-Red (TIR) from CNES for infrared imaging and VNIR-SWIR from ISRO for surface reflectance mapping. Operating in a […]
ISRO Set For Final RLV Landing Experiment
ISRO Set For Final RLV Landing Experiment: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is putting its Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology through a set of testing that are very important. Within a larger plan to create spacecraft that can be launched, recovered, and used again, these tests are a big part of making space trips […]
List Of Cabinet Ministers Of India 2024 In PM Modi 3.0
List Of Cabinet Ministers Of India 2024 In PM Modi 3.0: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged as the single largest party in the 18th Lok Sabha, securing 240 seats. This marks a significant decrease from their previous tallies of 303 seats in 2019 and 282 seats in 2014. However, the party’s performance has been […]
Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot
Indian Navy’s First Woman Helicopter Pilot: Sub Lieutenant Anamika B. Rajeev made history at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, when she became the first woman in the Indian Navy to fly a helicopter. Last week, this important milestone was reached during the passing out parade. The 102nd Helicopter Conversion Course was completed. During the event, Vice Admiral […]
Child Nutrition Report, 2024
Child Nutrition Report, 2024 UNICEF has released its Child Nutrition Report 2024, highlighting the severe level of Child Food Poverty globally. The inability of children, especially in early childhood (first five years), to access and consume a nutritious and diverse diet. Key Findings of the Report: 27% of children globally; 40% in India (2nd highest […]
Duty Drawbacks
Duty Drawbacks: Starting from June 5th, 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has initiated electronic disbursal of duty drawback amounts directly to exporters’ bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS). Duty drawback, governed by section 75 of the Customs Act, 1962, refunds customs duty on imported or excisable materials […]
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List
Nagi And Nakti Bird Sanctuaries: Added To Ramsar List Nagi and Nakti bird sanctuaries in Bihar’s Jamui district are now recognized under the Ramsar Convention, bringing India’s total Ramsar sites to 82. Nagi-Nakti Wetland in Bihar’s Jamui district, nestled within the Jhajha forest range, are man-made reservoirs surrounded by dry deciduous forests and hills. Developed […]
