Dr. Jitendra Singh’s Inauguration of 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference Context: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference. Key Findings from the conference:
6. Maha Kumbh Mela 2025
Context: Maha Kumbh Mela: World’s Biggest Spiritual Meetis going to be held from January 13 to February 26, in Prayagraj. Key Highlights: Read more…
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: Major Rites and Observances
Shahi Snan:This is the main rite: the resolution of bathing at the Triveni Sangam. People, who here feel the washing away of all their bad acts and, in addition, the release of one soul from any evil spirit holding him for good. Also, belief has it that people take away the divine virtues and thoughts of sages. Kalpavas: Prayers and Offerings: Deep Daan: Prayagraj Panchkoshi Parikrama: Attractions of Kumbh Mela 2025:
5. The Boilers Bill, 2024
Source: PIB Context: The Boilers Bill, 2024, has been recently proposed by the Indian Government and has been placed in Rajya Sabha for consideration and enactment. About: The Bill deals with life and property safety; so, Indian Boilers (Amendment) Act, 2007 was revisited and amended in 2007 including inspection and certification by independent third party inspecting authorities. The Act has been reviewed to provisions to frame substantive enabling provisions for the rules and regulations. Salient Features of the Boilers Bill, 2024 It brings the bill up to date with the existing needs of the stakeholders, which include industries, people who work with/around the boilers, and implementers in the country. The latest drafting practices have been used in drafting the bill, in order for the provisions of the bill to be more clear.
4. NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture RADAR (NISAR) Mission
Mission Overview: Launch Update: Challenges in Space Exploration: Technological Advancements: Future Missions: Private Sector in Space: Liberalized Space Sector: IN-SPACe: Revised FDI Policy: Venture Capital Fund: Government Efforts: Conclusion: The NISAR mission thus portrays international co-sponsorship along with homegrown technology that progresses towards space exploration. India, in establishing its private contribution,
3. NAVY DAY CELEBRATION AT PURI on December 4, 2024
Context:The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu attended the Navy Day celebration and witnessed the Operational Demonstration
2. CAG prepares two more audit reports, asks Delhi govt to table all docs
Context: The and comptroller auditor have produced two more audit reports concerning the actions taken by the government and its departments. Things to know: Who is the CAG? Read more…
2. CAG prepares two more audit reports, asks Delhi govt to table all docs
Context: The and comptroller auditor have produced two more audit reports concerning the actions taken by the government and its departments. Things to know: Who is the CAG? Read more…
CAG and Constitutional Provisions
Who is the CAG? The Office of the CAG Established in 1858 with Sir Edward Drummond as the first Auditor General.
4. CGIAR Launches Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) 2030
Context: CGIAR Launches Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) 2030 and GSRD will be the first participatory strategy put together by the CGIAR centres, co-led with ICARDA and ICRISAT. Key Highlights:
