Category: National

The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) organized a One-Day Finance Commissions Conclave – Devolution to Development at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 14th, 2024. About State Finance Commissions (SFCs) SFC recommends: Article 243Y

Recently, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 700 kg of contraband methamphetamine in Gujarat under the Operation Sagar Manthan.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first Direct-to-device satellite connectivity. Key features (Source: FE)

At least 600 migratory bird deaths were reported from Rajasthan by the Centre for Avian Research Institute in November 2024.

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 17, 2024 successfully completed the flight test of its maiden long-range hypersonic missile with a range of 1500km. Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) Hypersonic and Ballistic Missiles

According to a recent study published in journal Nature Springer, removing the bran from millets results in decreasing the protein, dietary fibre, fat, mineral and phytate content in them, while increasing the carbohydrates and amylose content.

On World Diabetes Day (14 November), Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, introduced a concept he termed “PPP plus PPP” – or “public-private partnership domestically, collaborating with public-private partnerships internationally.”

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 14, 2024 successfully completed the Flight Tests of guided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket (MBRL) as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. Key points

Every year on November 15th, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated to honor the contributions of tribal communities, especially in India’s freedom struggle. Key points

The Supreme Court pronounced judgment on 13 November on petitions seeking directions against “bulldozer actions” by state governments to demolish properties of persons accused of crimes.

CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has launched the national initiative SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge).

Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (GoI) launched the Operation Dronagiri, a pilot project under National Geospatial Policy 2022. Key points

Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has launched a nationwide appeal to strengthen the fight against doping in sports.

The Supreme Court bench headed by outgoing Chief Justice of India Justice DY Chandrachud on November 8 said that disabled persons’ right to access environments, services, and opportunities is an essential human and fundamental right, which has hardly been realised Read More …

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 12 conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha, from a mobile articulated launcher. Key Read More …