Nagpur to Host C-20 India Inception Meeting The inaugural meeting of the C-20 India, an engagement group of the G20, is scheduled to be held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in May 2023. This is the first time that India is hosting the C-20, which is one of the engagement groups of the G20, aimed at promoting…
Seylan Bank Nostro account : Seylan Bank of Sri Lanka opens INR denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai Seylan Bank, one of Sri Lanka’s prominent commercial banks, has opened an INR-denominated Nostro account in Indian Bank in Mumbai, India. This move is expected to strengthen bilateral trade relations and increase banking services between…
Gender Pay Gap : Women Paid Less Than Men for the Same Work in Towns and Villages In towns and villages across India, women are paid less than men for doing the same work, according to a recent report. The report, based on a survey of over 12,000 workers across the country, found that on…
Agri-Legal Aid Clinic Telangana : Agri-Legal Aid Clinic inaugurated on Saturday The Telangana government recently inaugurated an Agri-Legal Aid Clinic at the Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) in Hyderabad. The clinic will provide legal assistance and advice to farmers in the state, especially those who face legal issues related to agriculture. Why this…
India’s Ordnance Factories Day 2023: A Tribute to the Men and Women Behind Our Defence India celebrated the 224th Ordnance Factories Day on 18th March 2023, commemorating the role played by ordnance factories in our country’s defence and self-reliance. The day is celebrated to honor the contribution of the Indian Ordnance Factories (IOF), which are…
Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94% According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, while Bihar has the lowest. The report, based on data from the 77th National Sample Survey, indicates that Kerala’s literacy rate is 94%,…
INS Dronacharya receives prestigious President Droupadi Murmu’s Colour Award The Indian Navy’s training establishment, INS Dronacharya, has been awarded the President Droupadi Murmu’s Colour Award, recognizing its outstanding contribution towards training personnel in the field of underwater warfare. The award was presented during a ceremonial parade held on the INS Dronacharya campus in Kochi. This…
Global Recycling Day 2023: Promoting the Importance of Recycling The world is now facing a serious environmental crisis. One of the ways to mitigate this crisis is through recycling. Global Recycling Day, celebrated every year on March 18th, is an initiative that aims to raise awareness of the benefits of recycling and encourage people to…
Agniveer reservation policy : Union Home Ministry announces 10% reservation for former Agniveers The Union Home Ministry has recently announced a new reservation policy for former Agniveers in government jobs. According to the new policy, 10% of all government job vacancies will be reserved for former Agniveers. This decision was made by the Union Cabinet…
World Sleep Day 2023: Importance, Theme, and Significance World Sleep Day is an annual event observed on the third Friday of March to raise awareness about the importance of sleep and to promote healthier sleep habits. This year, World Sleep Day is being observed on March 17, 2023. The theme for this year’s World Sleep…
