A recent study by Oxford University’s Saïd Business School (SBS) has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s PRAGATI infrastructure monitoring system for accelerating 340 projects worth $205 billion across the country and bringing about economic transformation. Key points About PRAGATI
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Cyclone Fengal ‘landfall’
Cyclone Fengal-a cyclonic storm made landfall over Puducherry on November 30 evening. About landfall Naming of Cyclones (Source: The Hindu and Indian Express)
US President Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases
US President Joe Biden, on December 1, issued a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. By granting Hunter Biden clemency, Joe Biden has ensured that President-elect Donald Trump cannot reverse this official grant upon assuming office.
One Stop Centres (OSCs)
Government highlighted that it has approved proposal for 9 One Stop Centres (OSCs) to support distressed Indian women abroad. About One Stop Centre (OSC)
Building India’s Clean Plant Programme
The Centre and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 29th November signed an agreement for a 98 million US dollar loan or the Building India’s Clean Plant Programme.
Joint Military Exercise Agni Warrior 2024
The Joint Military Exercise Agni Warrior 2024 between Indian Armed Forces and Singapore Armed Forces concluded in Devlali, Maharashtra on 30th November 2024.
All about PAN 2.0
PAN 2.0 is an e-Governance initiative by the Income Tax Department aimed at re-engineering business processes for taxpayer registration services. Key features
Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024
Australia approved the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024 on November 28 to restrict social media for children under the age of 16, termed a “world-first” set of measures.
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Telescope
The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope is a state-of-the-art ground-based gamma-ray telescope inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, on October 4. Key points The telescope is located at around 4.3 km above sea level. It is the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope Read More …
India’s First Ever Tranche of Auction of Mineral Blocks in the Offshore Areas
Union Ministry of Mines on 28th November launched India’s first-ever tranche of 13 mineral blocks for auction in offshore areas. Key points (Source: BL)
India re-elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission
India has secured its re-election to the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) for the 2025-2026 term, reaffirming its commitment to global peace initiatives. About Peacebuilding Commission (PBC)
Fentanyl
President-elect Donald Trump said he would impose an additional 10% tariff on imports from China in response to the Asian country’s failure to curb the flow of fentanyl into the US. According to a recent report, the United States is Read More …
India’s new dairy import certificate
The US has alleged that India’s new dairy import certificate requirements put dairy products from the country at an unfair disadvantage compared to domestically produced items. Veterinary health certificate (VHC) “Never been fed” Source: BL
WOH G64-Scientists took 1st zoomed-in image of star outside our galaxy
For the first time, scientists have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in picture of a star in another galaxy. A study on star known as WOH G64 was published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics. Key points
President’s Colours
Four battalions of the Army’s Mechanised Infantry were on November 27, 2024 presented President’s Colours by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi during a ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School, Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra.