International Day Of Sign Languages 2023: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Initiatives for the hearing-impaired include online Indian Sign Language (ISL) courses, introduction of 267 signs for financial terms in ISL, a comprehensive […]
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Annular Solar Eclipse 2023
Annular Solar Eclipse 2023: The Annular solar eclipse will occur on October 14 and will be visible across different parts of the world. Annular solar eclipse is often referred to as the “ring of fire. This eclipse happens when the moon is at or near its farthest point from Earth in its orbit. The moon […]
Emerging Markets Bond Index
Emerging Markets Bond Index: JP Morgan Chase & Co has announced it will include Indian government bonds to its emerging markets bond index from June 2024. India’s local bonds will be included in the Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets (GBI-EM) index of the JP Morgan. It is expected to reach the maximum weight of 10 per […]
19th Edition Of Exercise Yudh Abhyas
19th Edition Of Exercise Yudh Abhyas: The 19th edition of “EXERCISE YUDH ABHYAS” will be conducted from 25th September to 8th October 2023 in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, USA. Exercise Yudh Abhyas is an annual exercise conducted jointly by the Indian Army and the United States Army. Indian Army contingent comprising 350 personnel will participate in […]
India-UN Capacity Building Initiative
India-UN Capacity Building Initiative: India and the United Nations recently launched a joint capacity-building initiative called the “India-UN Capacity Building Initiative,” designed to foster growth and development in the Global South. India-UN Capacity Building Initiative is aimed at building the capacity of countries in the Global South. The goal is to share India’s development experiences, […]
Floating Barrier In The South China Sea’s Disputed Area
Floating Barrier In The South China Sea’s Disputed Area: The Coast Guard of China was accused by the Philippines recently of installing a “floating barrier” in the South China Sea’s disputed area. South China Sea is an arm of the western Pacific Ocean that borders the Southeast Asian mainland. It is bordered by China, Taiwan, […]
Overseas Citizen Of India : Process Of Cancelling The Registration
Overseas Citizen Of India : Process Of Cancelling The Registration India is in the process of cancelling the registration of more than a dozen Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card holders for carrying out pro-Khalistan activities and anti-India propaganda Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) is given to overseas Indians. OCI Scheme was introduced by amending […]
Sea Urchins : Mass Death
Sea Urchins : Mass Death The Red Sea’s spectacular coral reefs face a new threat, marine biologists warn—the mass death of sea urchins that may be caused by a mystery disease. Sea urchins belong to a group of marine invertebrates called echinoderms, which means spiny-skinned animals. It includes other well-known marine creatures like starfish and […]
Indian-Spot Billed Duck : Spotted
Indian-Spot Billed Duck : Spotted An Indian spot-billed with pale plumage was sighted at Manickapuram tank in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, recently. Indian-Spot Billed Duck is a large dabbling duck that is a non-migratory breeding duck throughout freshwater wetlands in the Indian subcontinent. The name is derived from the red spot at the base of […]
The Mediation Act, 2023
The Mediation Act, 2023: The Parliament has passed the Mediation Bill 2023. Mediation is a voluntary process in which parties try to settle disputes with the assistance of an independent third person (the mediator). A mediator does not impose a solution on the parties but creates a conducive environment in which they can resolve their […]
