Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz co-chaired the seventh round of India-Germany Inter-Governmental Consultations (7th IGC) on 25 October 2024 in New Delhi.
Category: Current Affairs
Center for Generative AI, Srijan (“GenAI CoE”) at IIT Jodhpur
IndiaAI and Meta have announced the establishment of the Center for Generative AI, Srijan (सृजन) at IIT Jodhpur.
Z-Morh tunnel
Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on October 24 asked security agencies to “secure vital infrastructure projects” across the Union Territory.
UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report 2024
This 2024 edition of UNEP’s Emissions Gap Report tells us that nations must show a massive increase in ambition in new Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), these promises we make to each other and the world each five years.
Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)
The Government of India is planning to introduce an Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) for solar cells on the lines of module manufacturing to boost India’s transition towards green energy.
Gussadi dance
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed condolences over the demise of renowned dancer and cultural icon Kanaka Raju.
Commemorative Stamp to mark 200 Years of Kittur Vijayotsava
On the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative Postage stamp was released at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort Premises on 23rd October, 2024. Rani Chennamma
Loan limit under PM Mudra Yojana (PMMY) increased to Rs.20 lakh with ‘Tarun Plus’ category
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) in the Union Finance Ministry has created a new ‘Tarun Plus’ category under the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) to encourage entrepreneurship in the country. Key points Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY)
Galathea Bay notified as the 13th major port
The mega international container transshipment port (ICTP) at Galathea Bay — in the Great Nicobar island in the Bay of Bengal — has been notified as the 13th major port.
SIMBEX 2024
The 31st edition of the Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) is being held from 23 to 29 Oct 2024, in the Eastern Naval Command at Visakhapatnam.
Bihar gets its first dry port at Bihta
Recently, Bihar Industry minister inaugurated the state’s first dry port at Bihta, a town near state capital Patna.
Tugunbulak and Tashbulak: Two lost medieval Silk Road cities discovered in Uzbekistan
Archaeologists have found the remains of two medieval cities along the ancient silk route in the mountains of eastern Uzbekistan.
5th National Water Awards, 2023
President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, conferred the 5th National Water Awards, 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. 38 winners, including joint winners across 09 categories were awarded for their exemplary work in the field of water conservation and Read More …
Pathakhera issued Mine Closure Certification by Ministry of Coal
Ministry of coal announces a significant achievement in sustainable mining practices with the issuance of final mine closure certificates for the Pathakhera Area of WCL.
WHO certifies Egypt as malaria-free
The World Health Organization (WHO) on October 20 certified Egypt as malaria-free.