BDS Movement : Israel-Hamas Conflict The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict has once again brought the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement into the spotlight, as it urges the boycott of major multinational companies. The Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, born in 2005 from the collaboration of over 170 Palestinian groups, aims to rally global support […]
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Karmayogi Bharat : First Anniversary
Karmayogi Bharat : First Anniversary Karmayogi Bharat, launched last year, celebrated the first anniversary of Karmayogi Prarambh, an online orientation program on the iGOT Karmayogi Platform for government appointees recruited through Rozgar Melas. The program, consisting of eight curated courses, aims to help new government employees acclimatize to policies and transition smoothly into their roles. […]
Commission On Social Connection : WHO
Commission On Social Connection : WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a Commission on Social Connection, co-chaired by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy and African Union Youth Envoy Chido Mpemba. Commission on Social Connection (2024–2026) is a 3-year initiative to address loneliness as a global health threat. The Commission consists of 11 […]
Ghol Fish : Declared As Gujrat State Fish
Ghol Fish : Declared As Gujrat State Fish Gujarat recently declared the black-spotted croaker(Protonibea Diacanthus), locally known as the Ghol fish, as the state fish. The decision was based on various factors, emphasizing its uniqueness, economic value, and the need for conservation. Ghol Fish: The ghol fish is primarily found in the Indo-Pacific region. Its […]
Voice Of The Global South Summit
Voice Of The Global South Summit: India recently concluded its second ‘Voice of the Global South Summit’ (VOGSS), held virtually. This summit follows the inaugural summit in January 2023, signaling India’s commitment to fostering solidarity among nations and consolidating its leadership in the Global South. Themes: The inaugural session centered around ‘Together, for Everyone’s Growth, […]
Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023
Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023: The Navy flagged off the second edition of the Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023 from Kochi to Goa in a ceremony held at Naval Base, Kochi, recently. Inter Command Ocean Sailing Race 2023: The race features four 40-footer sailboats, INSV Bulbul, INSV Neelkanth, INS Kadalpur, and INSV Hariyal, […]
AT 2023prq : Nova
AT 2023prq : Nova Astronomers have recently performed photometric and spectroscopic observations of a recently discovered nova, known as AT 2023prq. Nova is any of a class of exploding stars whose luminosity temporarily increases from several thousand to as much as 100,000 times its normal level. A nova reaches maximum luminosity within hours after its […]
Rapid Innovation And Startup Expansion
Rapid Innovation And Startup Expansion: AIM, NITI Aayog launched a new accelerator called Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE) to support Australian and Indian circular economy startups. Rapid Innovation and Startup Expansion (RISE): The India Australia RISE Accelerator is delivered in partnership between CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), the Government […]
Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23
Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23: The Indian Armed Forces contingent, comprising 81 personnel, departed for Australia to take part in the second edition of Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23. Exercise AUSTRAHIND-23 was instituted in 2022, and the first edition was conducted in Mahajan, Rajasthan. It is planned to be an annual training event to be conducted alternatively in India […]
Nidirana noadihing : New Species Of Frog
Nidirana noadihing : New Species Of Frog Scientists have discovered a new species of frog in Arunachal, named Nidirana noadihing. New Frog Species is a new species of ‘music frog’ which is named Nidirana noadihing. The new frog of the genus Nidirana is phenotypically distinct from its congeners by a combination of morphological characters It […]
