Antyodaya Diwas was observed on 25th September, 2024 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
Antyodaya Diwas was observed on 25th September, 2024 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya – Key Points Philosophy: Antyodaya: Upliftment of the last person in society; focused on disadvantaged individuals. Integral Humanism: Advocated individual and collective welfare, social justice, economic equality, and self-reliance. Political Contributions: Co-founder: Bharatiya Jana Sangh […]
Ashuman Gaekwad
Ashuman Gaekwad: Ashuman Gaekwad: Former Indian cricketer and coach of Indian men’s cricket team (died 31 July 2024); Age: 71 years Ashuman, an Indian opener, played 40 Tests and 15 ODIs for India during 1975-1987. He also coached Team India twice (in 1997-1999 and 2000). In the year 2018, BCCI honoured him with the C.K. […]
Shobhana Rade
Shobhana Rade Shobhana Rade: A Gandhian and social worker (died August 4, 2024); Age: 99 years Ranade was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in the year 2011 for her social work. She did various works like Khadi Village Industry, de-addiction, women empowerment, land donation, village donation, environment, child development and education throughout her life.
3 online platforms launched to promote efficiency of the country’s power sector.
3 online platforms launched to promote efficiency of the country’s power sector. New online platforms of Union Power Ministry Launch Details: Date: 20 August 2024 Place: New Delhi Minister: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar New Platforms: PROMPT: Objective: Real-time monitoring and tracking of thermal power projects Collaboration: NTPC facilitated development Benefit: Early identification and […]
P Harish: Permanent Representative of India to the UN
P Harish: Permanent Representative of India to the UN Appointment Date: August 14, 2024 Position: Next Ambassador/Permanent Representative of India, United Nations (UN), New York Background: Before appointment: Ambassador of India to Germany Service: Indian Foreign Service (IFS), 1990 batch Vacancy: The post was vacant since the retirement of Ruchira Kamboj (June 2024).
Alia Neelam: Became the first woman Chief Justice of Pakistan
Alia Neelam: Became the first woman Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Alia Neelam assumed office as the Chief Justice of Lahore High Court on July 11, 2024. For the first time in Pakistan, a woman has been appointed as the Chief Justice of a High Court.
PM Pays Tribute to Sri Aurobindo on His Birth Anniversary.
PM Pays Tribute to Sri Aurobindo on His Birth Anniversary. Sri Aurobindo Birth: Born on 15th August 1872, in Calcutta. Death: Died on 5th December 1950, in Pondicherry. About Professions: Yogi, seer, philosopher, poet, and Indian nationalist. Philosophy: Advocated for a divine life on earth through spiritual evolution. Education Early Education: Christian convent school in […]
Captain Supreeta CT: Deployed on the world’s highest battlefield
Captain Supreeta CT: Deployed on the world’s highest battlefield Captain Supreeta CT has been deployed on the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier. The first woman to be posted in Siachen is Captain Shiva Chauhan, who was posted in January 2024. Captain Supreeta came into the limelight on Republic Day on 26 January 2024 by joining […]
Viewing, storing child sexual exploitation and abuse material is an offence under POCSO, IT Act, says Supreme Court.
Viewing, storing child sexual exploitation and abuse material is an offence under POCSO, IT Act, says Supreme Court. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 Background: SC Verdict: Based on an appeal by NGO Just Right for Children Alliance against a Madras High Court ruling that possession or storage of child pornography is […]
Ministry of Steel to Launch “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” Campaign with Nationwide Events.
Ministry of Steel to Launch “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” Campaign with Nationwide Events. “Swachhata Hi Seva 2024” Campaign – Ministry of Steel Leadership: Led by Union Minister Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy and MoS Shri Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma. Objective: Promote cleanliness, sustainability, and public engagement through various initiatives. Key Events Swachhta Pledge at Udyog Bhawan (17th […]
