20th Edition Of The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024: 20th Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2024 have been released, in which as many as 91 Indian institutes have secured a place. The 2024 rankings include 1,904 universities from 108 countries and regions. The 2024 Rankings comprehensively assess […]
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Global Innovation Index 2023
Global Innovation Index 2023: India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings. Global Innovation Index 2023 is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization. It is a reliable tool for governments across the world to assess the innovation-led social and economic changes in their respective countries. This year, […]
e-Cabinet System : Tripura Chief Minister
e-Cabinet System : Tripura Chief Minister Tripura Chief Minister launched an e-cabinet system at Agartala to promote digital infrastructure development and digitisation of government services and information. e -Cabinet system is a powerful software portal for State Governments to conduct Cabinet meetings electronically and online mode. It is developed by National Information Centre (NIC), Ministry […]
CRIIIO 4 GOOD Initiative
CRIIIO 4 GOOD Initiative: The union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched ‘CRIIIO 4 GOOD’. CRIIIO 4 GOOD Initiative is a new online life skills learning module. It consists of series of 8 cricket-based animation films to promote gender parity, equip girls with life skills and encourage their participation in sports. Using […]
CALIPSO Mission : NASA
CALIPSO Mission : NASA The CALIPSO mission that analysed climate, weather, and air quality ended, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced recently. CALIPSO (Cloud-Aerosol LIDAR and Infrared Pathfinder Satellite Observations) is a mission dedicated to studying how clouds and aerosols impact the Earth’s climate. It is a joint project between NASA (National Aeronautics […]
Sankalp Saptaah
Sankalp Saptaah: The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate a unique week-long initiative, ‘Sankalp Saptaah,’ at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Sankalp Saptah is linked to the effective implementation of the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP). To implement the ABP and prepare an effective block development strategy, “chintan shivirs (brainstorming sessions)” were organized at village and block […]
Economic Advisory Council To The Prime Minister
Economic Advisory Council To The Prime Minister: A member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister recently said India will soon have the capability to issue 1,00,000 patents in a year Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) is an independent body constituted to give advice on economic and related issues to […]
Noor-3 Satellite
Noor-3 Satellite: Iran recently launched Noor-3 imaging satellite into space. Noor-3 Satellite is an imaging satellite developed by Iran. It is a satellite with potential spying capabilities, boosting Iran’s abilities in space. It has been put in an orbit 450 kilometers (280 miles) above the Earth’s surface. It was launched by the three-stage Qased, or […]
Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023
Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023: The Breakthrough Agenda Report 2023 is an annual collaboration between the International Energy Agency (IEA), the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the United Nations Climate Change High-Level Champions. Its focus is on strengthening international cooperation to accelerate the reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions. The report evaluates progress made since […]
Gems And Jewellery Export Promotion Council : Stop Importing Rough Diamonds
Gems And Jewellery Export Promotion Council : Stop Importing Rough Diamonds The Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently appealed to diamond industries to stop importing rough diamonds. Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is an apex body of the Gem and Jewellery industry in India, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce & […]
