In Odisha, 696 leopards have been found in different forest areas as per the first-ever state-sponsored leopard census.
Category: Current Affairs
World Green Economy Forum
The World Green Economy Forum was launched on 3rd October in Dubai, bringing together global leaders and experts to address pressing environmental challenges.
Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a letter of intent enabling India to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub. About Energy Efficiency Hub
National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of 10 thousand 103 crore rupees.
Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)
The Union Cabinet on 3 October approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) for rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s into two-umbrella Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Read More …
Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST)
China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST).
India’s first super-capacitor production facility
Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL) has set up India’s first super-capacitor production facility at Kannur. The first phase of the ₹42-crore project has been completed at a cost of ₹18 crore.
UK returns Chagos Islands to Mauritius
The United Kingdom (UK) has agreed to give up sovereignty of the Chagos Islands in Indian Ocean to Mauritius. The deal was announced jointly by the UK and Mauritius on 3 October, 2024. Key points
Sixth Schedule demand
Recently, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a group of protesters to petition the Central government for the inclusion of Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution among other demands for autonomy to the region. Sixth Schedule Fifth Schedule
Cabinet approves conferring status of Classical Language to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese and Bengali languages
The Union Cabinet on 3rd October approved the recognition of five more languages as “classical.” Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali have been included in the prestigious category. Classical language criteria
India becomes affiliate member of International Medical Device Regulators Forum
India has become an affiliate member of the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF). It will open doors to invaluable opportunities for reliance and collaboration with regulatory authorities worldwide. About IMDRF
EnviStats India 2024
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts” on 30th September, 2024.
Little Prespa Lake
According to a recent report, the Little Prespa Lake on the Albanian-Greek border is slowly dying due to receding waters.
SARTHIE 1.0
Recently, SARTHIE 1.0 initiative was launched to empower disadvantaged communities, including Scheduled Castes (SCs), Other Backward Classes (OBCs), Senior Citizens, Transgender Persons, Victims of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, persons engaged in the act of Begging, Denotified and Nomadic Tribes, and Read More …
Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA)
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, from Hazaribagh, Jharkhand today.