Saturn’s Rings : Study Saturn’s rings will briefly disappear from view in 2025 due to an optical illusion caused by the planet’s tilt (which happens every 13 to 15 years), and the alignment of its rings with Earth’s line of sight. The rings will gradually reappear as Saturn continues to revolve around the Sun. According […]
Category: Current Affairs
Acharya JB Kripalani Birth Anniversary
Acharya JB Kripalani Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Acharya Jivatram Bhagwandas(JB) Kripalani on his birth anniversary (11th November 1888 in Hyderabad, Sindh). He Joined Gandhi’s cause in 1917, associated with the Non-Cooperation Movement, Civil Disobedience Movement, and Quit India Movement. J.B. Kripalani was the president of the Indian National […]
Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023
Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has sanctioned the “Digital Advertisement Policy, 2023,” which aims to expand the government’s outreach through digital media channels. Key Highlights: With increasing internet users and telecom subscribers, the policy responds to the shift in media consumption towards digital platforms. The policy enables the Central Bureau […]
Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS)
Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS): The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) Cell Broadcast Alert System (CBAS) and Google’s early earthquake warning system did not effectively reach people during recent seismic events in Delhi and surrounding areas. CBAS, tested by the NDMA, failed to send alerts in North India, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these […]
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse
Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse: Union Territories (UTs) and cities in Northeastern states find themselves in the lower ranks of the Smart Cities Mission progress. According to data from the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry as of November 3, approximately 22% of total projects (1,745 out of 7,947) are still ongoing. These ongoing projects account for 33% […]
PM-PVTG Development Mission
PM-PVTG Development Mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the PM-PVTG Development Mission, a significant scheme aimed at the comprehensive development of approximately 28 lakh people from Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). This event is scheduled to take place on November 15, coinciding with the birth anniversary of the renowned tribal freedom fighter […]
Speedy Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs And MLAs
Speedy Disposal Of Criminal Cases Against MPs And MLAs: The Supreme Court issued directions for the speedy disposal of criminal cases against Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs). The SC issued guidelines during a case challenging Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act, 1951. This section imposes a six-year ban […]
Government Eases Rules For Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme And PPF
Government Eases Rules For Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme And PPF: The Indian government has introduced revised rules for various small savings schemes, including the Senior Citizen’s Savings Scheme and the Public Provident Fund (PPF), with the aim of making them more attractive to investors. These changes include extending the timeframe for opening a Senior Citizen’s […]
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024
QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 The global higher education think-tank Quacquarelli Symonds has released the QS Asia University Rankings: Asia 2024, including 148 universities from India in the comprehensive list of 856 universities across Asia. Key Highlights of the QS World University Rankings: Asia 2024 Top Ranking Universities: Peking University (China) topped the list, […]
Alliance For Transformative Action On Climate And Health (ATACH)
Alliance For Transformative Action On Climate And Health (ATACH): The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an Operational Framework for constructing climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems. Framework is important to implement the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH) goal Climate-resilient and low-carbon health systems are designed to withstand the impacts of climate […]
