What is the News? Union Minister of Home Affairs has paid tributes to the great patriot King Shankar Shah and his son Kunwar Raghunath Shah in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Who is King Shankar Shah? King Shankar Shah was a Gond king of Garha Kingdom in the Gondwana region of Madhya Pradesh. Despite his state being… Continue reading Union Minister of Home paid tributes to the great King Shankar Shah
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India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
What is the News? The UK’S Department of International Trade has released a report titled ‘Global Trade Outlook‘. What are the key findings of the report? India’s Imports Currently, India is the eighth-largest importing country, with a 2.8% import share. It is set to become the fourth-largest importer by 2030. Moreover, India will become the… Continue reading India will become 3rd largest importer by 2050: UK report
Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
What is the News? Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) discovered remains of an ancient temple dating back to the Gupta period (5th century) in Bilsarh village in Uttar Pradesh’s Etah district. Note: The Bilsarh site was declared as a ‘protected’ site in 1928. Every year, the ASI undertakes scrubbing work at the protected sites. What… Continue reading Explained: How a Gupta era temple in Etah has put focus back on shankhalipi script
1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
What is the News? National Crime Records Bureau(NCRB) has released a report titled ‘Crime in India’ Report, 2020. The report has talked about road accidents in India. Read more: Crime in India Report, 2020 What are the Key Findings of the Report on Road Accidents? Road Accidents in 2020: India has recorded 1.20 lakh cases… Continue reading 1.2 lakh people died in road accidents in 2020: NCRB
Exercise Peaceful Mission-2021: India takes part in SCO joint military exercise in Russia
What is the News? India has participated in the 6th edition of Exercise Peaceful Mission being hosted by Russia. What is an Exercise Peaceful Mission? Exercise Peaceful Mission is a Multilateral Exercise that is conducted biennially as part of military diplomacy between Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states. Aim: To foster close relations between SCO… Continue reading Exercise Peaceful Mission-2021: India takes part in SCO joint military exercise in Russia
Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
What is the News? Meghalaya chief minister and Union Information and Technology (MeitY) Minister has jointly launched ‘MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture’. About MeghEA- Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Aim: To improve service delivery and governance for the people of Meghalaya using the power of digital technologies. Pillars: MeghEA initiative is spread across 6 pillars namely: Governance, Human… Continue reading Meghalaya Enterprise Architecture Project (MeghEA) launched by IT Minister and CM Meghalaya
Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
What is the News? Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology launched Phase II of the Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme. What is Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in 2014 Aim: To enhance the number of PhDs in Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) and IT/IT Enabled Services (IT/ITES) sectors in… Continue reading Phase 2 of Visvesvaraya PhD Scheme launched by IT Minister
New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
What is the News? Scientists and Researchers at the University of California are studying whether they can turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the purpose of the project? The project aims to demonstrate whether they can convert plants like spinach and lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories. What is the key… Continue reading New research: Scientists attempt to turn edible plants into vaccines
Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
What is the News? The US President has announced the Global Methane Pledge at the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate(MEF). What is the Global Methane Pledge? Global Methane Pledge is a joint US-European Union(EU) pledge to cut global methane emissions by nearly 30% in the next decade. The pledge will be formalized at… Continue reading Biden unveils plan to cut methane emissions
PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
What is the News? The annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) was held in Tajikistan’s capital city of Dushanbe. What are the key highlights of the summit? Dushanbe Declaration: At the summit, the countries adopted the Dushanbe Declaration. The declaration called for an inclusive government in Afghanistan, with representatives from all ethnic, religious, and… Continue reading PM calls on SCO to act against radicalization
