UNESCO Designates 11 New Biosphere Reserves During 36th Session in Morocco. UNESCO has approved 11 new biodiversity reserves, including for the first time in Belgium and Gambia. These new biodiversity reserves also include Colombia, Dominican Republic, Italy, Mongolia, Netherlands, Philippines, South Korea, Slovenia and Spain. These decisions were taken at the 36th session  of the […]

Tata Asset Management launches India’s first ‘Tourism Index Mutual Fund’. Tata AMC launched India’s first tourism index fund on July 8, 2024. The Tata Nifty India Tourism Index Fund tracks the Nifty India Tourism Index. Opened for public subscription with a minimum investment of ₹5,000 during NFO. Provides exposure to fast-growing companies in  tourism, travel, […]

MoU between RVUN and GAIL India The MoU was signed between RVUN and GAIL India on August 8, 2024 during ‘Rajasthan Renewable Energy Business Promotion Summit-2024’. Through this, an investment of ₹4200 crore will be made. Under this MoU, GAIL India will explore the possibilities of transferring the 330 MW gas based power plants installed […]

UPSC Chairman Manoj Soni Resigns Manoj Soni, the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), resigned on July 20, 2024, citing personal reasons. He stepped down before completing his term, which was scheduled to last until May 2029. The 59-year-old Soni took office as a member of the commission on June 28, 2017, and […]

KP Sharma Oli Prime Minister for the fourth time in Nepal Nepal Communist Party leader KP Sharma Oli took oath as the Prime Minister of Nepal for the fourth time on July 15, 2024. President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office and secrecy to him.

Union Minister Smt. Annapurna Devi launched the 7th National Nutrition Month 2024. National Nutrition Week 2024 – Date: 1-7 September, 2024 The 7th National Nutrition Month was launched from Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Objective: Raise awareness on the importance of nutrition; encourage healthy dietary choices Started: In 1982 by Food and Nutrition Board Events: […]

Three Indian Ocean structures named Ashoka, Chandragupta and Kalpataru as proposed by India India’s Achievement India successfully named three underwater structures in the Indian Ocean: Ashoka Seamount, Chandragupta Ridge, and Kalpataru Ridge. These structures are located in the Southwest Indian Ridge. Discovery made by National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR). Global Naming Process […]

Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 introduced in Rajya Sabha. The Bill originally provided for the regulation of oilfields, mines and minerals under the “Mines and Minerals (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948”. Objective of the Bill: Amendment of existing laws: To update and amend existing laws for the oil and gas sector in India. […]

India to host the 46th session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee. 46th Meeting of the World Heritage Committee India will host the 46th meeting of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee from July 21-31, 2024. The meeting was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Over 2500 delegates from 195 countries are expected to attend. Recommendation for […]

Ministry of Education to provide ICT Labs and Smart Classrooms in all functional Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas and Hostel Initiative: Initiative to provide ICT labs and smart classrooms in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBVs) and hostels. Goal: To digitally empower the girl child, enhance their knowledge and skills. Cost estimate: Around Rs 290 crore. Beneficiaries: […]