National Civil Services Day 2023 Celebrated on the 21st of April National Civil Services Day is celebrated every year on the 21st of April to commemorate the occasion when Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the first Deputy Prime Minister of India, addressed the first batch of civil servants in Independent India in 1947. The day is celebrated…
Karnataka Bags National Award for PM Fasal Bima Yojana Karnataka has been awarded the National Award for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) for the Kharif season of 2019. The award was given by the Union Agriculture Minister, Narendra Singh Tomar, in recognition of the state’s efforts to ensure maximum coverage…
RBI Allows AU Small Finance Bank to Deal with Foreign Exchange The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently allowed AU Small Finance Bank to deal in foreign exchange (FX) services. The bank can now offer services such as outward remittances in foreign currency and issuance of foreign currency travel cards, among others. AU Small…
Methanol Production | Tata Steel to Set up a Pilot Plant for Methanol Tata Steel, an Indian multinational steel-making company, announced on 22nd April 2023 that it plans to set up a pilot plant for methanol production. The plant, which will have an initial production capacity of 10 tonnes per day, will be located at…
Mulapeta Port | Andhra Pradesh CM Lays Foundation Stone Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has laid the foundation stone for the Mulapeta port project in the Nellore district. The project, which is expected to cost around Rs 3,000 crore, is expected to be completed within three years. The port will be developed…
Apple First Store in India Opens in Mumbai Apple, the multinational technology company, opened its first-ever retail store in India in Mumbai on May 1, 2023. The store is located in the High Street Phoenix Mall and covers over 20,000 square feet, featuring a minimalist design with indoor trees and natural light. This move by…
Thawe Festival Organised in Bihar Thawe is a small town in the Gopalganj district of Bihar, known for its ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The town recently witnessed a grand celebration of the Thawe Festival, also known as the ‘Thawe Mela’. The festival is an annual event that is celebrated in the Hindu month…
India Approves National Quantum Mission The Indian government has approved the establishment of the National Quantum Mission. This mission aims to strengthen India’s position in the emerging field of quantum technologies, which have the potential to revolutionize computing, communication, and other fields. The mission will receive a total budget of Rs. 8,000 crore over five…
Central Government Notified the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023 The Central Government has notified the Animal Birth Rules 2023 for the purpose of controlling the street dog population in India. The rules were framed under Section 38 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, of 1960. These rules will supersede the Animal Birth Control…
Chinese Language Day 2023: Importance and Significance Every year on April 20th, the United Nations celebrates Chinese Language Day. This day is designated to promote multilingualism, cultural diversity, and understanding between cultures. The Chinese language is the most spoken language in the world, with over 1 billion speakers. It is also the official language of…
