Research Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) Scheme: An Initiative to Enhance Healthcare Services in Rural Areas The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a new scheme called the Research Education and Training Outreach (REACHOUT) Scheme. The aim of this scheme is to provide high-quality healthcare services to people living in rural and remote…
India’s Forex Reserves Fall $2.40 Billion to 3-Month Low of $560 Billion India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by $2.4 billion to a three-month low of $560.02 billion in the week ended April 9, as per the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) weekly statistical supplement released on Friday. India’s forex reserves had touched a lifetime high…
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Approves HDFC and HDFC Bank Merger The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has approved the merger of HDFC Developers Ltd with HDFC Bank. The merger was announced in November 2021, and the NCLT’s approval comes after HDFC Developers’ shareholders approved the merger in March 2022. As per the merger deal,…
Uttarakhand horizontal reservation : Uttarakhand Govt. Approves 10% Horizontal Reservation for Statehood Activists The Uttarakhand government has approved a 10% horizontal reservation for statehood activists in government jobs and educational institutions. The decision was taken to honour the contributions of those who had fought for the creation of the state of Uttarakhand. The decision was…
Gaganyaan mission : First Abort Mission of Gaganyaan in May The Indian government announced on 20th April 2023 that it would conduct the first abort mission of the Gaganyaan spacecraft in May 2023. The abort mission is an essential safety measure in the event of an emergency, and it is part of the preparations for…
India becomes the World’s Largest Arms Importer as per SIPRI Report 2023 According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Report 2023, India has become the world’s largest arms importer, accounting for 11% of the global arms imports during 2017-2021. The report also revealed that India’s arms imports increased by 82% between 2012-2016 and…
India-World Bank Signs Loan Agreement for Construction of Green National Highway Corridors Project in 4 States The Government of India, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), and the World Bank have signed a loan agreement for the construction of the Green National Highway Corridors Project in four Indian states. The loan agreement has been…
Aahar 2023 : India’s Biggest Food and Hospitality Trade Fair The Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) is set to organise Aahar 2023, India’s biggest food and hospitality trade fair, in March 2023. The fair is aimed at showcasing the country’s food processing capabilities and will witness participation from leading companies in the sector. The…
Exploring Jupiter’s Icy Moons: ESA’s Juice Mission Set to Launch in 2024 The European Space Agency (ESA) is all set to launch its JUpiter ICy moons Explorer (JUICE) mission in 2024. The mission aims to explore Jupiter’s icy moons, Ganymede, Europa, and Callisto, and study the planet’s environment and its magnetosphere. The spacecraft is expected…
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 every year to raise awareness about consumer rights and highlight the need for consumer protection. It was first observed in 1983, and since then, it has become an important day for consumers and consumer organizations around the world. This year, World Consumer Rights Day will be…
