36th India-France Strategic Dialogue: The 36th India-France Strategic Dialogue took Place on January 5, with a focus on addressing China’s militarization of the Indo-Pacific region and ways in which the two nations can work together to counter it. In addition to the strategic talks, Diplomatic Advisor Bonne Met with India’s Defence Minister and External Affairs […]
Tag: 6th Jan 2023
6th Edition Of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’
6th Edition Of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’: The 6th edition of ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ (PPC), an interactive program that brings together students, teachers, and parents to discuss anxieties related to exams and life after school, will be held on January 27 at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium in New Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be participating […]
FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme : Report
FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme : Report The food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has released this report, under the framework of FAO’s Green Urban Oases Programme Key points highlighted by the report: 35% of the world’s largest cities (including New Delhi, Mexico City etc.) are built on the world’s dryland Urban policies have yet to […]
BIND Scheme
BIND Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the proposal of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting regarding the Central Sector Scheme “Broadcasting Infrastructure and Network Development” (BIND) Scheme with an outlay of Rs.2,539.61 crore up to 2025-26. BIND Scheme is a scheme for providing financial support to Prasar Bharati for expenses related to […]
Corporate Tax Collections : Highlights
Corporate Tax Collections : Highlights Corporate tax collections exceeded 3% of the GDP after a gap of two years in 2021-22. It is reflecting overall improvement in profitability of India Inc propelled by an increase in demand for goods and services. In actual terms, the net corporate tax collection in 2021-22 stood at Rs 7.12 […]
Heat Dome Observed In several Countries
Heat Dome Observed In several Countries: Several countries in Europe recorded their hottest January weather ever in 2023 with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees Celsius above average. These included Poland, Denmark, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia. Experts said that the continent is experiencing an extremely warm spell because of the formation […]
National Green Hydrogen Mission Approved
National Green Hydrogen Mission Approved: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister of India, has approved National Green Hydrogen Mission. National Green Hydrogen Mission: The initial outlay for the Mission will be Rs.19,744 crore, including an outlay of Rs.17,490 crore for the SIGHT programme, Rs.1,466 crore for pilot projects, Rs.400 crore for R&D, and […]
High-Power Ladakh Committee
High-Power Ladakh Committee: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) constituted a high-powered committee chaired by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai for the Union Territory of Ladakh. Committee was formed After the unique status of the formerly-existing State of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution was read down by Parliament on […]
Silent Valley National Park : Bird Survey Report
Silent Valley National Park : Bird Survey Report A bird survey conducted at the Silent Valley National Park in the last week of December identified 141 species, of which 17 were new. This year’s survey marked the 30th anniversary of the first bird survey in Silent Valley. Brown wood owl, Banded Bay cuckoo, Malabar woodshrike, […]
