Indian Olympic Association : Three-Member Ad Hoc Committee The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) formed a three-member ad hoc committee to run the day-to-day affairs of the Wrestling Federation of India Indian Olympic Association (IOA) is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India. As an affiliated member of the International […]
Category: Current Affairs
Know India Programme
Know India Programme: The Secretary (CPV & OIA) recently addressed the Valedictory Session of the 70th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) at a function held at the Ministry of External Affairs. KIP is a flagship programme of the Ministry of External Affairs for engagement with Indian origin youth (between 18 and 30 years […]
National Transit Pass System
National Transit Pass System: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched the National Transit Pass System (NTPS) pan-India. National Transit Pass System is to facilitate the seamless transit of timber, bamboo, and other forest produce across the country. The transit permits are issued for transport of timber and forest produce based on […]
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has released some statistics regarding Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri — Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Key Highlights of the AB PM-JAY Statistics: Ayushman Cards: Women account for approximately 49% of the total Ayushman cards created and approximately 48% of total authorised hospital […]
Litchi Cultivation : Expanded
Litchi Cultivation : Expanded The National Research Centre on Litchi (NRCL), has successfully expanded litchi cultivation to 19 states in India. Litchi cultivation for commercial production has commenced in states such as Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and others. Litchi (Litchi chinensis) is a small, oval roundish fruit that is native […]
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport In Ayodhya : Inauguration
Maharishi Valmiki International Airport In Ayodhya : Inauguration The Indian Prime Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in Ayodhya. Pioneering sustainability features including LED lighting, rainwater harvesting, solar power, and a sewage treatment plant ensure a GRIHA – 5 star rating for the terminal, promoting environmental consciousness. Maharishi Valmiki, also known as […]
New Epaulettes For Admirals : Indian Navy
New Epaulettes For Admirals : Indian Navy The Indian Navy has unveiled new epaulettes for Admirals, inspired by the naval ensign and Chhatrapati Shivaji’s rajmudra, as part of an initiative to reflect India’s rich maritime heritage and move away from British nomenclature. The design features an octagon, a golden navy button top, an Indian sword, […]
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership
Argentina Rejects BRICS Membership: Argentina has formally rejected the invitation to join the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) group of major emerging economies. New Argentinian President Milei, during his election campaign, Milei had expressed a geopolitical alignment with the United States and Israel, emphasizing a reluctance to ally with communists. The decision aligns […]
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake
Japan’s Kuril Islands : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Japan’s Kuril Islands, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) informed The Kuril Islands stretch from Japan’s Hokkaido to Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, separating the Okhotsk Sea from the North Pacific Ocean. They are part of the Pacific’s Ring of Fire, with […]
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development : Approved Euro Capital
European Bank For Reconstruction And Development : Approved Euro Capital The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) recently approved a 4-billion-euro capital increase that will enable the bank to double its Ukraine investments. European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is an international financial institution with the mandate to promote transition towards a sustainable, […]
