Operation Kaveri Launched to Evacuate Indians from Sudan The Indian government has launched “Operation Kaveri” to evacuate its citizens from Sudan. The operation was launched after the political crisis in Sudan, which has resulted in violence and turmoil in the country. This move by the Indian government is seen as a step towards ensuring the…
Fit India Champion Arjun Vajpai Summits Mt. Annapurna Arjun Vajpai, a Fit India Champion, recently became the youngest person to summit Mt. Annapurna in Nepal. The 27-year-old Indian mountaineer achieved this feat on May 18, 2021, at around 1 pm local time. With this achievement, Vajpai has now become the youngest person in the world…
Alessandra Korap from Amazon wins Goldman Environment Prize The Goldman Environmental Prize is a prestigious international award that recognizes grassroots environmental activists from around the world. This year, Alessandra Korap, an indigenous leader from the Brazilian Amazon, has been awarded the prize for her tireless work in protecting the rainforest and its people. Why this…
Three-Day Heritage Festival at Saligao from April 28 The quaint village of Saligao in North Goa is all set to host a three-day festival from April 28, 2022. The festival, which is being organized by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), is aimed at promoting the rich cultural heritage of the state. Why this News…
National Medical Devices Policy: A Boost to Indian Healthcare Industry The Indian healthcare industry is set to receive a major boost with the announcement of the National Medical Devices Policy by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This policy aims to regulate medical devices in the country and make them more accessible and affordable…
Diwali State Holiday | Diwali Recognized as an Official State Holiday in New York On May 10, 2023, New York became the first state in the United States to officially recognize Diwali as a state holiday. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the bill that designates Diwali as a public holiday in the state of New York….
RVNL Navratna Status | Rail Vikas Nigam Limited Now a Navratana Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a government-owned public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Railways, has been granted the status of ‘Navratana’ by the Department of Public Enterprises. With this status, RVNL will have greater operational and financial autonomy, enabling it to make strategic…
PM to Inaugurate National Games in Goa Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant recently announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the National Games in October 2022. The National Games were scheduled to take place in Goa in 2020 but were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will now take place from October…
PM Modi Inaugurates 6th Edition of One Earth One Health On May 21, 2021, the 6th edition of One Earth One Health was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually. The theme for this year’s event is “One Health: Global Health”. The event is jointly organized by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying,…
Quad Summit Australia | Australia to Host Third In-Person Quad Summit Quad Summit Australia | The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, also known as the Quad, is a strategic forum comprising India, Japan, the United States, and Australia. The Quad was established in 2007 but was later disbanded due to concerns about upsetting China. It was revived…
