India ranks 132 out of 191 countries in UNDP’s Human Development Index The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) recently released its Human Development Index (HDI) 2020 report, which ranks countries based on their human development levels. According to the report, India has been ranked 132 out of 191 countries, with an HDI value of 0.645….
A) International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2023 Sports are not just a form of entertainment but also a powerful tool to bring about social change and promote peace. The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace is celebrated on April 6 every year to recognize the role of sports in promoting…
World Down Syndrome Day Celebrated on March 21 Down Syndrome International (DSi) observes World Down Syndrome Day on March 21 every year to raise awareness about the genetic disorder and celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome. The day aims to create a better understanding of the condition, and to promote the rights, dignity…
Literacy Rate in India: Bihar lowest at 61.8%, Kerala highest at 94% According to a recent report by the National Statistical Office (NSO), Kerala has the highest literacy rate among Indian states, while Bihar has the lowest. The report, based on data from the 77th National Sample Survey, indicates that Kerala’s literacy rate is 94%,…
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…
Australian PM Anthony Albanese Arrives in India on 4-day Visit Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, arrived in Ahmedabad, India, on Monday for his 4-day visit to the country. He is expected to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and other senior officials to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. Why this…
Youth 2.0 India Summit : Youth 2.0 India Summit Hosted by Maharaja Sayajirao University, Gujarat Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Gujarat hosted the Youth 2.0 India Summit, a one-of-a-kind platform that provides young people with an opportunity to discuss and share ideas on issues concerning the nation. The summit brought together youth leaders, policymakers, activists,…
World Day of Social Justice : World Day of Social Justice Observed on 20th February The World Day of Social Justice is observed on 20th February every year. The day is dedicated to promoting social justice and addressing issues of poverty, exclusion, and unemployment. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed this day as the World…
Living Heritage University : UNESCO to Declare the World’s First Living Heritage University The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has decided to declare India’s first university, the 1000-year-old Takshashila University located in Pakistan, as the world’s first Living Heritage University. The decision was taken during a meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage…
UP Government Launched Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Campaign The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Campaign to improve the quality of education in the state. The campaign aims to ensure that every child between the ages of 6 and 18 receives quality education, and the focus is on improving the learning outcomes of…
