Current affairs

Prison Reforms in India

India’s prison system, which plays a crucial role in the criminal justice process, is facing numerous challenges, including overcrowding, undertrial prisoners, poor infrastructure, and human rights violations. To address these pressing issues and improve the living conditions of those incarcerated,...

Annual Summit of LeadIT

About LeadIT It is a global initiative that aims to accelerate the transition of challenging sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals, aviation and shipping to low-carbon pathways. It gathers countries and companies that are committed to action to achieve the...

Exposition of Sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier

About Saint Francis Xavier He was a Spanish Jesuit missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus In 1542 he arrived in Goa under the orders of King John III of Portugal. He was sent to revive Christianity among Portuguese...

125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab

The 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, a stalwart of Odisha’s political and cultural renaissance, is an opportunity to honor his extraordinary contributions to the state and the nation. Popularly known as "Utkal Keshari" (Lion of Odisha), Dr. Mahtab...

India’s First Indigenous Antibiotic to Combat Drug Resistance

Context The Union Minister for S&T  has launched India’s first indigenous antibiotic "Nafithromycin" for resistant infections. It is awaiting final approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for manufacturing and public use. About Nafithromycin It is India’s first...

2nd India-CARICOM Summit

Context The Prime Minster of India co-chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit, along with PM Dickon Mitchell of Grenada, the current chair of CARICOM. About 2nd India-CARICOM Summit During the summit, Prime Minister Modi proposed 7 key pillars to strengthen ties...

Child Adoption in India

Context The Ministry of Women and Child Development and Central Adoption Resource Authority have started an initiative to celebrate November as Adoption Awareness Month to raise awareness about legal adoption. About Adoption Process Adoption is the formal process through which...

Mangalnath swamy temple

Sri Mangalnathswamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu. Over 3000 years old, the temple holds deep religious and historical significance, with mentions in ancient texts and Tamil Sangam literature. It is revered for its...

Global Soil Conference 2024

Global Soil Conference 2024 Recently Global Soils Conference 2024 was held in New Delhi. The conference was organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Academy...

Daily Quiz 21 November 2024

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