Governor : Reshuffling And Appointment The President has appointed two new Governors and reshuffled three others. Recent Appointments: Ajay Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, has been appointed as the Governor of Manipur. General V.K. Singh (Retd.), a former Union Minister, has been appointed as the Governor of Mizoram. Arif Mohammed Khan has been transferred from […]
Tag: 27th Dec 2024
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar: The President of India will present the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to 17 children on December 26. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar is organized to celebrate the energy, determination, ability, zeal and enthusiasm of our children. It is the highest civilian honor for children in India. The Pradhan Mantri […]
Kilauea Volcano : Erupting Again
Kilauea Volcano: Erupting Again One of the world’s most active volcanoes Hawaii’s Kilauea is erupting again Kilauea Volcano is located in the southern part of Hawaii’s Big Island, within Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park, U.S.A. It is the youngest and most active Hawaiian shield volcano, renowned for frequent eruptions. It erupts from vents at its summit […]
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises
Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the results of Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises (ASUSE) for 2023-24. The ASUSE 2023-24 results highlight significant growth in establishments, employment, and productivity in the unincorporated non-agricultural sector. The total number of establishments in the sector increased substantially […]
Welfare Scheme Debate
Welfare Scheme Debate: Welfare schemes and direct cash transfers now define India’s socio-political landscape but raise concerns about fiscal sustainability and development impact. Welfare Schemes are Direct cash transfers such as pensions, unemployment benefits, and aid for women (e.g., PM-KISAN).
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya: Prime Minister paid tribute to educationist and social reformer Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya on his birth anniversary.Born on December 25, 1861, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.Education: Studied at Muir Central College, Allahabad, graduating in 1884. He Began as a teacher, later practiced law at Allahabad High Court, and transitioned to politics and […]
Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER)
Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER): The real effective exchange rate (REER) index of the rupee touched a record 108.14 in November, strengthening by 4.5 per cent during this calendar year, according to the latest RBI data.REER is a weighted average of a nation’s currency value against the currencies of its trading partners, adjusted for inflation.
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant: The Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh, a landmark project built with Russian collaboration under Rosatom, has recently faced allegations of irregularities.Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant situated in Rooppur, Ishwardi Upazila, Pabna District. Built by: Constructed by Rosatom, Russia’s state nuclear corporation. River bank: Located along the Padma River.
Employees Provident Fund Organisation
Employees Provident Fund Organisation: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) achieved a significant milestone with a net addition of 13.41 lakh members in October 2024.Established in: 1952 under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952. Administering Ministry: Ministry of Labour and Employment. Aim: To ensure social security for the organized sector workforce through […]
Global Warming : Study
Global Warming: Study The year 2024 marked a grim milestone as global temperatures breached the 1.5°C threshold for the first time.Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth’s average temperature due to the accumulation of greenhouse gases (GHGs) like carbon dioxide (CO₂), methane (CH₄), and nitrous oxide (N₂O) in the atmosphere, primarily caused by […]
