Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023: The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported that the unemployment rate in the country has shown a decrease between April and June 2023. Findings: The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons of age 15 years and above and the Worker-Population Ratio (WPR) improved during the period. The […]
Tag: 11th Oct 2023
Bronze Diabetes
Bronze Diabetes: Health experts revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. It is an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years. This health condition is primarily classified into two types: Hereditary hemochromatosis: It is driven by a mutation in the HFE gene, resulting in individuals being homozygous for […]
Exercise CHAKRAVAT
Exercise CHAKRAVAT: The 2023 edition of the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT, is being hosted by the Indian Navy at Goa from 09 to 11 Oct 23. Exercise CHAKRAVAT is an Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR Exercise (AJHE) Since its first edition in 2015, the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT has transformed […]
2023 Economics Nobel Prize
2023 Economics Nobel Prize: US labour economist Claudia Goldin was recently awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her contributions to understanding women’s labor market outcomes. She provided the first comprehensive account of women’s earnings and labour market participation through the centuries. Her research reveals the causes of change as well as the […]
Birth Anniversary Of Shri Ramalinga Swamy
Birth Anniversary Of Shri Ramalinga Swamy: India celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of Shri Ramalinga Swamy, also known as Vallalar, on 5th October, 2023. Shri Ramalinga Swamy was a prominent Tamil poet in the 19th century and a member of the “gnana siddhars” lineage. He was born in the village of Marudhur in Tamil Nadu. […]
Operation Kachchhap
Operation Kachchhap: In a recent operation named “Kachchhap,” the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully rescued nearly a thousand live baby Gangetic turtles, shedding light on the ongoing battle against illegal wildlife trade and the protection of these unique creatures. The Ganga river system in India is home to 13 species of turtles, they […]
Travel For LiFE Initiative
Travel For LiFE Initiative: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with India to expand the Travel for LiFE (Lifestyle of the Planet, for the Planet, and by the Planet) initiative across the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministry of Tourism in India will establish a PATA desk to enhance engagement with PATA regarding Travel for […]
52nd GST Council Meeting : Recommendations
52nd GST Council Meeting: Recommendations The 52nd GST Council Meeting made several important recommendations: Amendments in Appointment of GST Appellate Tribunals – in the conditions for appointing the President and Members of the proposed GST Appellate Tribunals. GST Rates for Millet Flour: GST rates for food preparation of millet flour in powder form, containing at […]
Asia-Pacific Institute For Broadcasting Development
Asia-Pacific Institute For Broadcasting Development: India re-elected the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC)president for the third successive term recently. The Information & Broadcasting Ministry Secretary, Apurva Chandra, said this was a first in the history of AIBD. The move showed the confidence broadcasting organizations across the Asia Pacific and the world […]
