Himachal Pradesh Green Energy Target to be First Green Energy State by 2025 Himachal Pradesh has set a target to become the first state in India to be completely powered by renewable energy by 2025. The state government has announced an investment of Rs 7,000 crore to achieve this goal. The state has been moving…
President Droupadi Murmu Confers Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar On 22nd January 2022, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar awards to 32 children at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. These awards are given annually to recognize outstanding achievements by children in various fields such as innovation, social…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Launched the Punjab School of Eminence Project The Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, has launched the “School of Eminence” project to provide high-quality education to students in the state. The project was launched on April 22, 2023, and is aimed at providing students with access to world-class education in various…
Brazil Argentina Common Currency | Brazil and Argentina to Begin Preparations for Common Currency Brazil and Argentina have announced their plans to begin preparations for a common currency, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relationship. The announcement was made after a meeting between Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and his Argentine counterpart, Alberto Fernández. The…
Vikram Dev Dutt Named as Next DGCA Director General The Ministry of Civil Aviation has appointed Vikram Dev Dutt as the new Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the regulatory body governing civil aviation in India. Dutt, a 1986-batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Kerala cadre, will succeed Arun Kumar, who has been appointed…
SBI General Insurance to Promote Road Safety as Part of its CSR SBI General Insurance has announced its plans to promote road safety as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. The company aims to increase awareness about road safety among the public, especially young adults, and to help reduce the number of accidents…
Pune Metro Project | India’s Deepest Metro Station Coming Up at Pune Civil Court The city of Pune in Maharashtra is set to have India’s deepest metro station at the Pune Civil Court. The station will be 60 meters below ground level, making it the deepest metro station in the country. This station is part…
UNESCO Decides to Dedicate International Day of Education to Afghan Girls and Women The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has announced that the International Day of Education for the year 2023 will be dedicated to Afghan girls and women. This decision was taken as a response to the increasing educational needs of…
Healthcare Schemes | Govt to Combine CGHS with Ayushman Bharat The central government has decided to combine the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) with Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). This decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan. The move aims to provide better healthcare facilities…
Laxman Rawat Wins National Sports Club of India Snooker Open Crown 2023 Laxman Rawat, the Indian professional snooker player, won the National Sports Club of India (NSCI) Snooker Open Crown 2023, defeating his opponent S. Shrikrishna in the final match. The tournament was held in Mumbai, India, from 16th April to 22nd April 2023. Rawat,…
