Ashok Kumar Singh new Director General of ESIC Ashok Kumar Singh took over as Director General of Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of  India, New Delhi on August 19, 2024. Ashok Kumar Singh is a 1999 batch IAS officer of Kerala cadre.

Indian classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy passes away Indian classical dancer Yamini Krishnamurthy Date of Death: 3 August, 2024 Place: New Delhi Age: 84 years   Birth: Date: 20 December, 1940 Place: The Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh Arts: Specialization: Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi Honors: Padma Shri: 1968 Padma Bhushan: 2001 Padma Vibhushan: 2016 Special Achievements: Asthana Nartaki (Resident Dancer) […]

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: 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: 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. 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 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 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. 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 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 […]