Prime Minister inaugurated the 3rd edition of the Global Maritime India Summit (GMIS) 2023 on 17th October, 2023. Tuna Tekra all-weather deep draft terminal
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Supreme Court upholds the “right to life of an unborn child”
While upholding the right to life of an unborn child, the Supreme Court on 16 October turned down the plea of a woman seeking termination of her 27-week-old pregnancy. The decision was passed by a bench of Chief Justice of Read More …
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0)
Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0), the flagship routine immunization campaign of the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare concluded all 3 rounds on 14th October 2023.
Construction of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor’s completes
The construction of the entire 1,337 kilometres of Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, EDFC, has been completed. Key points
Passport to Earning (P2E) programme
An online programme was organised by UNICEF on 11 October 2023, the UN International Day of the Girl Child, to commemorate the milestone of one million certifications of its Passport to Earning (P2E) programme. About Passport to Earning (P2E) programme
Continuously Operating Reference Stations” (CORS) Network
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology Dr Jitendra Singh launched state-of-art latest National Survey Network. Key points
Goan cashew gets GI Tag
Recently, Goa cashew has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, ensuring recognition and safeguarding for local cashew farmers.
Government approves establishment of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)
The Government of India has approved the establishment of an autonomous body Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) for development of youth and youth-led development.
Cabinet approves royalty rates for mining of three critical minerals
The Union Cabinet approved amendment of Second Schedule of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (‘MMDR Act’) for specifying rate of royalty in respect of 3 critical and strategic minerals, namely, Lithium, Niobium and Rare Earth Elements Read More …
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission officially joins Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group
The Pharmacopoeial Discussion Group (PDG) announced the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) as a PDG member on October 5, 2023.
Centre launches ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’
The Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Irani on October 10 launched a ‘Protocol for Management of Malnutrition in Children’. Key points
Bharat NCX 2023
The Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India inaugurated the ‘Bharat NCX 2023’ on October 10, 2023. Key points
First ever yak milk product, Arunachal Pradesh Yak Churpi, gets GI tag
Yak Churpi, a naturally fermented milk product made from yak milk, has been given recognition as a Geographical Indication (GI) of Arunachal Pradesh. Key points
Major successes have been achieved against against left wing extremism, says Govt.
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah along with the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers and other concerned officials of Left Wing Extremism affected states, chairs a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New Delhi, on 6th October 2023. Read More …
Government of India notifies establishment of National Turmeric Board
The Government of India on 4th October 2023 notified the constitution of the National Turmeric Board. About National Turmeric Board About Turmeric