Current affairs

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), Schemes and Function

India has won the International Social Security Association's (ISSA) Good Practice Award for the Asia-Pacific region this year for five services offered by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) An act of the Indian Parliament...

Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)

About Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) ESMA was enacted by the Parliament of India in 1968. Its main objective is to maintain the smooth movement of those things which are essential for the normal life of the common citizens. It...

Ashtalakshmi Mahotsava 2024, Key Highlights, Significance and Purpose

The Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav, an extraordinary festival dedicated to the eight northeastern states of India, is taking place from December 6th to 8th, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, Delhi. Inaugurated by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Mahotsav aims to celebrate...

Nafithromycin: Country’s First Indigenous Antibiotic

The greatest challenge of the modern healthcare era is Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). India has made a tremendous step in this direction by developing Nafithromycin, the first indigenous macrolide antibiotic in the country. This innovation marks a milestone in pharmaceutical development...

International Anti-Corruption Day 2024

International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December to sensitize the masses against the harmful influences of corruption and encourage efforts to eliminate the malady from the earth. The theme for International Anti-Corruption Day 2024 is "Uniting with...

National Policy on Farmer Producer Organisations (FPO)

The Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare (DAFW) has released a draft National Policy for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) to create a supportive ecosystem for their growth and efficiency. What is a Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)? Farmer Producer: Refers to...

Secured Overnight Rupee Rate (SORR)

The Secured Overnight Rupee Rate, or SORR, is a game-changer for India's financial markets. Created by the Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, and based on secured transactions including repo and TREPS (tri-party repo), overnight lending has a new benchmark....

India Bhutan Relations, Areas of Cooperation and Significance

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck recently visited India. India Bhutan Relations: An Overview Evolution of Ties India and Bhutan share a unique and special relationship that is based on a long history of cultural, economic, and political ties. Strategic...

World Soil Day 2024, Theme, Observed Annually on 5 December

World Soil Day is observed annually on December 5th. It is a day designated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to raise awareness about soil's importance in our daily lives and promote sustainable soil management....

Natural Pearl Production

About Natural Pearls Natural pearl farming involves the cultivation of pearls through sustainable methods in freshwater or marine environments. Pearls are the only gemstones in the world that come from a living creature. Mollusks such as oysters and mussels produce...