News: Recently, the Union Minister for Education launched the DTH 24×7 Channel No. 31, as a part of PM e-Vidya initiative, to provide education through Indian Sign Language for students who have hearing disabilities. About PM e-Vidya The scheme was launched in May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan, by the Ministry of… Continue reading PM e-Vidya
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Sacred Groves
News: Sacred groves can preserve biodiversity and function as carbon sink, enabling India to achieve her carbon goals. Unfortunately, most of them are under threat today. About Sacred Groves Sacred groves are areas of forest or woodland that are considered sacred by local communities, often due to their spiritual, cultural, or religious significance. They are… Continue reading Sacred Groves
UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
News: India has been elected to chair the 68th session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs About UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs It is the principal policy-making body of the United Nations on drug-related matters. Headquarters: Vienna, Austria Mandate– It is mandated to monitor global drug trends, support… Continue reading UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs
Notre Dame Cathedral
News: Notre Dame Cathedral, one of France’s most iconic landmarks, recently reopened after five years of restoration following the 2019 fire. About Notre Dame Cathedral It is a medieval Catholic cathedral located on an island in the Seine River in Paris, France. The cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It is regarded as one… Continue reading Notre Dame Cathedral
Laysan albatross
News: Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid what experts believe to be her 60th egg. About Laysan albatross Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a pelagic bird found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean. Approximately 99.7% of the population nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, with Midway Atoll… Continue reading Laysan albatross
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
News: The Reserve Bank of India has decided to increase the interest rate ceilings on Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Account deposits to support foreign inflows into the country. Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits About Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits It is a deposit scheme that enables the Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs)… Continue reading Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Banks) Deposits
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
News: The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development for 2024 will be awarded to former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet. About the Indira Gandhi Peace Prize The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize is prestigious award presented annually in memory of Indira Gandhi, the former Prime Minister of India. The prize was established in 1986. It… Continue reading Indira Gandhi Peace Prize 2024
Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
News: Prime Minister has inaugurated the first edition of Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, which is being celebrated from December 6th to 8th 2024 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. About the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav The festival celebrates the beauty, culture, and diversity of the 8 North-Eastern States Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura, and Sikkim. These states are… Continue reading Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav
Copper Industry in India
News: Copper industry in India faces a major copper shortage following the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on refined copper from December 1, 2024. Japan, which supplies 80% of India’s copper imports, is still awaiting BIS certification, causing a potential supply disruption. About Copper Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its high… Continue reading Copper Industry in India
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
News:The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience was recently launched to tackle growing challenges and maintain the strength of submarine critical infrastructure. About International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience It was jointly launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC). This initiative aims to enhance the resilience… Continue reading International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
