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BHASHINI Initiative

News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers.  About Bhashini Initiative  It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language.  … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

News: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is taking place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, to honor the remarkable contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s progress. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, celebrates the achievements and contributions… Continue reading Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)

Cowpea Explanation

News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission.  About Cowpea  The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family.  The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation

Tobacco Board of India

News: The Tobacco Board of India has claimed that Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers’ earnings have more than doubled from Rs. 124 per kg (2019-20) to Rs. 279.54 (2023-24).  About Tobacco Board of India  It is a statutory body established by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 for the overall development of the tobacco industry.  Functions:  Monitors… Continue reading Tobacco Board of India

National Rainfed Area Authority

News: The National Rainfed Area Authority, in collaboration with other agencies, organised a workshop to stimulate discussions and policy discourse on rainfed areas.  About National Rainfed Area Authority  It was established in 2006 as an expert body to provide knowledge input regarding systemic upgradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.  Mission:… Continue reading National Rainfed Area Authority

United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights.  About UNDOF   It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

Varman Therapy

News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.  About Varman Therapy  It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions.  Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy

Turner Prize

News: Recently, Indian origin artist Jasleen Kaur was awarded the prestigious Turner Prize 2024 for her exhibition “Alter Altar” that pays tribute to her family history of migration to Scotland. Turner Prize Explained About Turner Prize About Turner Prize The prize is named after English painter JMW Turner, known for his expressive colouring, imaginative landscapes and… Continue reading Turner Prize

World Toilet Day 2024

Source: This post on World Toilet Day 2024 has been created based on the article “World Toilet Day 2024: Why it matters and India’s efforts towards sanitation” published in India Today on 20th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, the UN observed World toilet day to raise awareness of the importance of safe sanitation. World Toilet… Continue reading World Toilet Day 2024

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