The third edition of the high-level virtual interaction MAHASAGAR was conducted by the Indian Navy on 05 Nov 24.
Category: Current Affairs
CCEA approves infusion of Rs 10,700 cr equity in FCI
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, on November 6, 2024, approved the infusion of equity of Rs 10,700 crore in Food Corporation of India (FCI) by way of conversion of ‘Ways and Means Advance’ to equity in 2024-25.
PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
The Union Cabinet on November 6, 2024 approved a new Central Sector Scheme, PM Vidyalaxmi, which seeks to provide financial support to meritorious students in their pursuit of higher education. Key features of scheme
Sagarmala Parikrama
An autonomous surface vessel built by Sagar Defence Engineering has completed a 1,500-km voyage from Mumbai to Thoothukudi under without human intervention, in an endeavour supported by the Indian Navy. Key points
16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity
The 16th Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP16) concluded on 2nd November 2024 in Cali, Colombia. Cali fund: Permanent body for Indigenous peoples
Thadous community
The Thadous is one of the oldest and largest non-Naga tribes of Manipur. Recently the held a convention of the community in Guwahati on November 1 and 2 and extended support to the state government’s move to implement the National Read More …
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki
In Indonesia, at least 10 people lost their lives after a series of volcanic eruptions took place in the eastern part of the country, spewing explosive plumes of lava and ash on surrounding villages and burning down several houses.
Namo Drone Didi
Namo Drone Didi is a central sector scheme aiming to empower women-led Self-Help Groups (SHGs) by equipping them with drone technology to provide agricultural services. Key points
LignoSat-Japan launches world’s first wooden satellite
The world’s first wooden satellite, LignoSat, was launched by Japanese scientists on November 5 to understand the feasibility of timber in space. Key points
Tamil Nadu declares heatwave as a State-specific disaster
The Tamil Nadu government has notified heatwave as a State-specific disaster. This would entail providing relief to people affected by heatwaves, solatium for the family of those who have died of heat-related causes, and to launch interim measures to help Read More …
Cat Ba langurs
Despite low genetic diversity, the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs (Trachypithecus poliocephalus) have retained key genetic traits that help them survive in their isolated environment on Cat Ba Island in Vietnam, says a new study. (Source: The Hindu)
Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the upcoming Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park in the Bankhandi area of Kangra’s Dehra assembly constituency will become India’s first zoo to earn certification from the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for Read More …
Digital India Common Service Center (DICSC) project
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Digital India Common Service Center (DICSC) project, starting with Pilibhit and Gorakhpur.
Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24
The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel is participating in 9th edition of India-Indonesia Joint Special Forces Exercise GARUD SHAKTI 24.
VAJRA PRAHAR 2024
The Indian Army is participating in the 15th edition of India- US joint Special Forces Exercise VAJRA PRAHAR.