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,…
PM Modi Development Programs launched in Karnataka and Maharashtra On 18th April 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched several development programs in Karnataka and Maharashtra. The aim of these programs is to promote development and bring positive change in the lives of people living in these states. The programs launched by the Prime Minister are…
Indian Navy Tableau | Navys Republic Day Tableau to Reflect Nari Shakti The Indian Navy’s tableau for the Republic Day parade in 2022 will reflect the theme of “Nari Shakti” (women’s power). The tableau will showcase the role of women in the Navy and their contribution to the nation. This announcement comes as a significant…
RBI New Rules for ‘Loan Loss Provision’ by Banks The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued new rules for banks’ loan loss provisioning, aimed at aligning them with the expected credit loss (ECL) approach. The new norms will be applicable to all banks, including small finance banks and foreign banks operating in India. The…
Tribal Welfare | Wayanad Becomes First District in Country to Provide Basic Documents to All Tribal Wayanad district in Kerala has become the first district in India to provide basic documents like Aadhaar cards, voter IDs, and ration cards to all the members of its tribal population. The district administration has completed the process of…
UAE India Trade discussing settling non-oil trade in Rupees The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India are in talks to settle non-oil trade in Indian rupees. The discussions were held during a meeting between India’s Commerce and Industry Minister and the UAE’s Minister of Economy. The two countries also discussed increasing their bilateral trade and…
India Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline to Begin Supplying Diesel The India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline will soon begin supplying diesel from Siliguri in West Bengal to Parbatipur in Bangladesh. This move is expected to strengthen India’s ties with Bangladesh and bolster trade relations between the two countries. Why this News is Important Historical Context India and Bangladesh share…
