Context: The Defence Minister launched the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme. More on news Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) Objectives Defence India Startup Challenge (DISC) Benefits
Context: The Government of India has notified the historic Press & Registration of Periodicals Act (PRP Act), 2023 and its Rules in its Gazette and consequently the Act has come
Context: World Wildlife Day is celebrated on 3rd March. 2024 Theme: Connecting People and Planet: Exploring Digital Innovation in Wildlife Conservation Historical Background Key Highlights of this year World Wildlife
Context: Indian customs officials seized a consignment of dual-use items, being shipped from China to Pakistan. More on news Dual-use goods Pakistan’s perspective China’s response Multilateral Export Control Regimes Also
Context: The famous Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi of Odissa and Banglar muslin of Bengal has been given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Cuttack Rupa Tarakasi (Silver Filigree) What is G.I Tag?
Context: INS Jatayu will be commissioned by the Indian Navy at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to enhance its operational capability. Key Highlights Strategic Importance of INS Jatayu Challenges for INS
Context: NITI Aayog launches National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024. Background This campaign is an effort for observing Birth defect day, which is observed on 3rd of March every year
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and has also allocated a one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore for a five-year period,
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched Project ODISERV to prepare the young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector. Key
Context: The Centre for Science and Environment’s (CSE) State of India’s Environment Report 2024, revealed that 329 heatwave days were documented in India over the past two years (2022-2023). Key Highlights: Causes: Effects: Measures: Conclusion: Heatwaves