The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Vishvasya-Blockchain Technology Stack. It will offer Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) with a geographically distributed infrastructure designed to support various permissioned Blockchain based applications. MeitY also unveiled the NBFLite-Lightweight Blockchain Platform, Read More …
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Centre, Tripura sign peace pact with Tripura insurgent groups
The Central government, in collaboration with the Tripura state government, has signed a significant peace agreement with the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and the All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF).
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas
Under the aegis of National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive national mock drill, “Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” (Virus War Exercise), was conducted in Ajmer district of Rajasthan state, from August 27 to August 31, 2024.
India’s first indigenous combat unmanned aircraft FWD 200B takes flight
Flying Wedge Defence and Aerospace (FWDA) has successfully launched the country’s first indigenously built combat unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the FWD 200B. Key points
Govt constitutes 23rd Law Commission
In a notification on 2 September, the Law and Justice Ministry set up the 23rd Law Commission from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027 (three years).
Thanjavur veena
The Thanjavur veena is the first musical instrument in the country to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag (Andhra Pradesh’s Bobbili Veena has also received GI tag).
Union Agriculture Minister Launches AgriSURE Fund
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 3 September launched the AgriSURE scheme in New Delhi. Key points
Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly on 3 September unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024,’.
Prime Minister Modi visits Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque during Brunei visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan on 3 September as part of his landmark visit to Brunei. India-Brunei Relations About Brunei
Digital Agriculture Mission
The Union Cabinet Committee approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including the central share of Rs. 1940 Crore. (Updated on 4 September 2024)
Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit under India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to setup a semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. The proposed unit will be setup with an investment of Rs 3,300 crore.
India has recorded trade surplus with as many as 151 countries
India has recorded trade surplus with as many as 151 countries, while the country has a trade deficit with 75 nations during the first half of this year (2024), according to think tank GTRI.
Second Mithun Day
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Lt. General KT Parnaik (Retd.) inaugurated the two-day National Seminar on ‘Integrated Mithun Farming for Enhancing Farmers’ Income in the North Eastern Region of India’, held as a part of the ‘Mithun Day’ celebration in Itanagar Read More …
Vedic-3D museum
Uttar Pradesh government will construct a Vedic-3D museum in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s parliamentary constituency Varanasi at the main building of the Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Key points
Exercise Varuna 2024
The Indian Navy’s P-8I aircraft is participating in the 22nd edition of Exercise Varuna with the French Navy being held in France.