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Sagar Aankalan Guidelines, Key Objectives and Highlights

Sagar Aankalan Guidelines The Indian maritime sector embarks on a transformative journey with the launch of the 'Sagar Aankalan' guidelines, a significant outcome of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS 2023). Led by Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, these guidelines promise...

Namo Bharat Train: India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS)

Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of India's first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project, running between Sahibabad and Duhai on 20th October 2023. The RRTS trains will be known as "Namo Bharat Train", marking a new...

Henley Passport Index 2024, India Holds the 85th Position

Henley Passport Index 2024 The Henley Passport Index for 2024 is a comprehensive ranking system that assesses the strength and global mobility of passports from various countries. It is compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Authority (IATA)...

Global Tourism Resilience Day 2024, Features, Significance and Way Ahead

Global Tourism Resilience Day 2024 On February 17th, 2023, the United Nations initiated a momentous occasion – Global Tourism Resilience Day. Since then, this day has come to symbolize the concerted effort to fortify the tourism industry against adversities and...

Internet Suspension under Colonial Law

Internet Suspension under Colonial Law The recent invocation of a British-era act to block internet services in Punjab during the Farm Protests 2.0 highlights the intersection of colonial-era laws and modern governance challenges. The use of the Temporary Suspension of...

New Delhi World Book Fair 2024, Started From February 10 to 18

New Delhi World Book Fair 2024 The New Delhi Book Fair 2024 is set to captivate book enthusiasts and cultural aficionados alike as it returns to Pragati Maidan from February 10 to 18. Organized by the National Book Trust in...

Logistics Performance Index 2023, Parameters, Government Initiatives

According to the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index Report for 2023, India has made remarkable progress, ranking 38 out of 139 countries. This achievement marks a substantial improvement from its position at 54 in 2014, demonstrating a commendable sixteen-place leap....

66th Grammy Awards 2024 Winners List Category-wise

66th Grammy Awards 2024 The 66th Annual Grammy Awards, also known as the Grammy Awards 2024, have taken place on February 4, 2024. The 66th Grammy Awards 2024 occurred in Los Angeles on Sunday (Monday in India). Taylor Swift secured...

Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2024, Schedule, Theme, Significance

The Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) is an annual national theatre festival organized by the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi. It is the largest theatre festival in Asia, with over 100 plays being staged in different languages across India....

World Cancer Day 2024, Theme, Date, History, Significance

World Cancer Day 2024 World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4th, is a global initiative aimed at raising awareness about cancer and fostering actions to enhance cancer care, detection, prevention, and treatment. Read this article to learn about World...