UN Approved Multinational Security Mission In Haiti: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved the Multinational Security Mission(MSS), led by Kenya, to restore security, protect critical infrastructure and control spiraling violence in Haiti. Haiti faced escalating gang violence, causing chaos and suffering throughout the country. A group of gangs known as “G9 and Family” […]
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Apna Chandrayaan Web Portal
Apna Chandrayaan Web Portal: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials […]
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages: A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. All five judges on the Bench, including the CJI, agreed that there is no fundamental right to marry under the […]
3rd Edition Of Global Maritime India Summit 2023
3rd Edition Of Global Maritime India Summit 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS)hosted in Mumbai, is recognized as the largest maritime gathering in the country. Highlights: Discussing the evolution and future prospects of ports in the maritime industry. Exploring sustainable practices and strategies for […]
APAAR: One Nation, One Student ID
APAAR: One Nation, One Student ID The Union Education Ministry has recently advised all states to implement the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR), also known as the ‘One Nation, One Student ID. APAAR stands for the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, also known as ‘One Nation, One Student ID.’ It is an Education Ecosystem […]
Jaderi Namakatti : GI Tag
Jaderi Namakatti : GI Tag The Jaderi namakatti was given the GI tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. Jaderi namakatti are clay sticks that are white in colour, usually available in finger-like shape with a smooth texture. Jaderi is a small village in Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. There are around 120 families […]
Jericho Missile System
Jericho Missile System: An Israeli legislator’s recent calls for the use of a “doomsday” weapon against Hamas and Palestine have once again put the spotlight on nuclear weapons in West Asia, particularly the Jericho missile system. Jericho is Israel’s original ballistic missile programme, initiated in the 1960s and named after the biblical city located in […]
Hailstorm : Damage To The Crops
Hailstorm : Damage To The Crops An intense hailstorm recently caused massive damage to the crops and fruits in south Kashmir’s Kulgam and Shopian districts. Hail is a type of solid rain made up of balls or lumps of ice. Storms that produce hail that reaches the ground are known as hailstorms. They typically last […]
What Is Stock Split?
What Is Stock Split? Sigachi Industries (SIGACHI) recently initiated its long-anticipated 10:1 stock split. Stock Split happens when a company increases the number of its shares to boost the stock’s liquidity. It is a corporate action in which a company issues additional shares to shareholders, increasing the total by the specified ratio based on the […]
2023 Global Survey On Persons With Disabilities And Disasters
2023 Global Survey On Persons With Disabilities And Disasters: The UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) conducted the 2023 Global Survey on Persons with Disabilities and Disasters, following up on the 2013 survey. The report was released ahead of International Day for DRR Its theme “Fighting inequality for a resilient future” is aligned with […]
