Due to the Ulcerative Colitis, the 65-year Japanese PM Shinzo Abe resigned a year before his term ended. He has been battling from Ulcerative Colitis for many years which worsened recently. Highlights: What is Ulcerative Colitis? Ulcerative Colitis also is … Read more
Noor Inayat Khan, a World War II British Spy has now become the first Indian origin woman to be commemorated by the distinct blue London plaque. Highlights: Noor Inayat Khan is the first Indian woman to be honoured with a … Read more
Ten members of the Great Andamanese Tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), have tested positive for COVID-19. Highlight: 10 members of the Great Andamanese tribe, one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group ( PVTG), have tested positive … Read more
Union Minister of Textiles and Women & Child Development Smt Smriti Zubin Irani today said that the innovative spirit of India needs to be institutionalized for developing eco-friendly and cost-friendly alternative ideas that can also be utilized to create job … Read more
Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the Comprehensive Manser Rejuvenation and Development Plan for initiating the process for development, rejuvenation and beautification of Manser Wetlands. Highlights: As a tourist destination ‘Mansar’ has immense potential for adventure sports, … Read more
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Directorate General National Cadet Corps (DGNCC) Mobile Training App. This App will assist in conducting countrywide online training of the NCC cadets. Highlight: The DGNCC mobile training app will digitally provide the entire training … Read more
This is a historic day for Africa because the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Africa free of polio, a landmark in a decades-long campaign to eradicate the notorious disease around the world. Highlight: A WHO commission led by Prof. … Read more
The Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) has decided to integrate the electronic Pension Payment Order (e-PPO) generated through PFMS application of CGA (Controller General of Accounts), with Digi Locker, in order to enhance Ease of Living of Central … Read more
In a video message, the Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel has announced 7 new circles of Archaeological Survey of India. Highlight: Minister Prahlad Singh Patel informed that new circles have been created in Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar … Read more
On 27 August 2020, NITI Aayog virtually launched the Indian Component of the National Determined Contributions (NDC) – Transport Initiative for Asia (TIA). Highlight: The aim of programme NDC-TIA is to promote a comprehensive approach to decarbonize transport in India, … Read more