World Chagas Disease Day 2023: Significance, History and Key Takeaways World Chagas Disease Day is observed on April 14 every year to raise awareness about Chagas disease, which is a neglected tropical disease that affects millions of people worldwide. This year’s theme is “Unite to End Chagas”, which aims to bring together stakeholders from across…
RBI Issues Norms for Acceptance of Green Deposits by Banks The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently issued guidelines for banks to accept green deposits. The move is aimed at promoting sustainable development and financing eco-friendly projects. The RBI has defined green deposits as term deposits of fixed tenure that are made with banks…
On 13 April 1919, the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The event is considered one of the most tragic incidents in India’s struggle for independence from British colonial rule. It was a brutal attack on unarmed, innocent civilians who had gathered in a small, enclosed public garden to celebrate the religious…
India Ranks 5th in Countries with Most AI Investment According to a recent report by ABI Research, India has secured the fifth spot in the list of countries with the highest investment in artificial intelligence (AI) startups. The report states that India has witnessed a total investment of $762.5 million in AI startups, with a…
China has recorded the world’s first human death from the H3N8 strain of bird flu. The victim was a 55-year-old man from Jiangsu province, who had visited a live poultry market before falling ill. The H3N8 strain is common in birds and has been found in various species, including chickens and ducks. However, this is…
India’s First Semi-High Speed Regional Rail Service named “RapidX” India’s first semi-high speed regional rail service, called RapidX, has been launched by the Indian Railways. It will operate between Chennai and Nellore at a top speed of 130 km/hr, providing faster and smoother travel to passengers. The new service is part of the Indian government’s…
Maharashtra’s state government has recently announced that it will celebrate Vinayak Damodar Savarkar’s birth anniversary as “Swatantrya Veer Gaurav Din” every year. The decision was made by the state cabinet and was announced by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on May 10th, 2021, which marks Savarkar’s 138th birth anniversary. The celebration will honor Savarkar’s contributions to…
Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project Launched in Uganda by EAM Jaishankar The External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, launched the Tulsi Ghat Restoration Project in Uganda on 7th May 2023. The project aims to restore the cultural and spiritual significance of the Tulsi Ghat, which is an important site for the Indian diaspora in…
Himachal Pradesh Launched “Sanjeevani” Project Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched the “Sanjeevani” project to provide free of cost telemedicine services in the state. This project aims to provide specialist health care services to people living in rural areas and those who are not able to access medical services in hospitals due…
Nilesh Sambare Honoured with the Maratha Udyog Ratna 2023 Award Nilesh Sambare, a successful entrepreneur and social activist, has been honoured with the Maratha Udyog Ratna 2023 Award. The award was presented to him by the Maratha Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture (MCCIA) in recognition of his contributions towards the development of industries in…
