Uttar Pradesh government has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The newly formed district will be known as Maha Kumbh Mela. The decision was made to streamline the management and administration of the upcoming Kumbh Read More …
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HARIMAU SHAKTI 2024
The 4th edition of India- Malaysia Joint Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI commenced on 2nd December, at Bentong camp, Pahang district, Malaysia. The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 2nd to 15th December 2024. Indian contingent comprising of 78 personnel is being represented Read More …
Mission Arun Himveer
Arunachal Pradesh government launched ‘Mission Arun Himveer’ with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Arunachal Pradesh Agriculture Marketing Board (APAMB) and the Indo Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), North East Frontier.
MH-60R Seahawk helicopters
The US Government on December 2, 2024 notified the U.S. Congress of its decision to approve the sale of equipment and support for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India at an estimated cost of $1.17 billion. It will improve India’s capability Read More …
Brain Rot
Oxford University Press (OUP) has announced ‘brain rot’ as the Oxford Word of the Year for 2024.
Lok Sabha passes Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024
The Lok Sabha on December 3, 2024 passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Key provisions It allows bank account holders to have up to four nominees in their accounts. Another proposed change relates to redefining ‘substantial interest’ for directorships, Read More …
10th India International Science Festival
The 10th India International Science Festival (IISF) inaugurated on 30th November at IIT Guwahati. The festival is centered around the theme “Transforming India into an S&T-driven Global Manufacturing Hub”. The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), with coordination by Read More …
UNCCD-COP16
COP16 of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. During the summit, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India’s comprehensive approach to combating land degradation and desertification. In his address, the minister reiterated Read More …
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme
The Union government has released Rs 50,571.42 crore to states under its ‘Special Assistance for Capital Investment’ scheme. About Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment scheme
Govt withdraws windfall tax
The Government of India on 2nd December announced the withdrawal of the windfall tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), crude oil, petrol, and diesel through a notification introduced in the Lok Sabha.
Okavango Delta-350 elephants probably killed due to Harmful algal blooms
According to a new study, more than 350 elephants that died in mysterious circumstances in Botswana’s Okavango Delta probably drank toxic water. What does the study say? About Harmful algal blooms Okavango Delta (Sources: The Guardian, NOAA, CDC, UNESCO)
India’s GDP base year to shift to 2022-23
The Government of India (GoI) has announced its decision to revise the base year for the calculation of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 2011-12 to 2022-23. An Advisory Committee on National Accounts Statistics (ACNAS) has been constituted to facilitate the Read More …
Uber Shikara-Asia’s first water transport service
Uber has launched Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara,” in the picturesque Dal Lake of Jammu and Kashmir, combining technology with tradition to revolutionize tourist experiences. With this innovative initiative, tourists can now enjoy hassle-free, pre-booked shikara rides through Read More …
Madhav National Park as a tiger reserve
The technical committee of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has approved the proposal to designate Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district as a tiger reserve.
Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX
The 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX, between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune. The exercise will be conducted from 1st to 8th December 2024. The Cambodian Army contingent will comprise 20 personnel and Read More …