Amid forest fires in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district, the Indian Air Force was engaged in firefighting operations on Sunday (April 28), the second day the fires continued raging. Nainital, Haldwani and Ramnagar forest divisions were worst affected. In some regions, the fires were doused with the help of a Bambi bucket, used to pour large amounts … Read more
The Awards in the Indian Armed Forces represent the nation’s gratitude towards its military personnel for their extraordinary bravery, exceptional service, and unwavering dedication. These medals and honors, divided into categories like Gallantry Awards, Service Awards, and Distinguished Service Awards, recognize acts of valor in the face of danger, long-standing commitment, and outstanding contributions to … Read more
The government of Sri Lanka has decided to hand over the management of a Chinese-built Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport in Hambantota to an Indian and Russian company. This information was given by the Sri Lankan government on 26 April 2024 after a cabinet meeting. The USD 209 million facility was once dubbed the “world’s emptiest … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Congress after the party’s Sam Pitroda appeared to advocate for a US-style inheritance tax amid the ongoing debate over wealth redistribution. The comments have further fuelled an already-raging controversy over Rahul Gandhi’s promise to conduct a wealth survey if the Congress won the Lok Sabha election.  PM Modi alleged that the … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a blistering attack on Congress after the party’s Sam Pitroda appeared to advocate for a US-style inheritance tax amid the ongoing debate over wealth redistribution. The comments have further fuelled an already-raging controversy over Rahul Gandhi’s promise to conduct a wealth survey if the Congress won the Lok Sabha election. … Read more
“Naima Khatoon, Principal, Women’s College, has been appointed as the Vice Chancellor of AMU for a period of five years. The ECI has stated that the commission has no objection from the MCC angle to the proposal related to the appointment of the AMU VC subject to the condition that no political mileage be derived … Read more
The State of the Climate in Asia 2023 report highlighted the accelerating rate of key climate change indicators such as surface temperature, glacier retreat and sea level rise, which will have major repercussions for societies, economies and ecosystems in the region. WMO Report Why In News What Does Report Says
Participation of women in the workforce is a constitutional entitlement and denying mothers child care leave violates this, the Supreme Court. A bench of Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and J B Pardiwala was hearing a plea by a woman, an assistant professor in the Government College, Nalagarh, who said the Himachal Pradesh … Read more
The Army and Navy stand as two pillars of national defense, each with its unique culture, traditions, and missions. While both branches share the overarching goal of safeguarding the nation, their methods, environments, and roles differ significantly. This article delves into the heartfelt disparities between the Army and Navy, exploring their core missions, historical perspectives, … Read more
Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, on completed its “halving,” a phenomenon that happens roughly every four years, according to CoinGecko, a cryptocurrency data and analysis company. Bitcoin was fairly stable immediately afterward, falling 0.47% to $63,747. The halving comes after Bitcoin hit an all-time high of $73,803.25 in March. Bitcoin’s Halving Why In News What … Read more
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