Context: Three tigers and one leopard have died due to the H5N1 Virus (avian influenza) at the Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur, Maharashtra, in December 2024. This is the first reported case of avian influenza among animals in India. About Avian Influenza Avian influenza (AI) or Bird Flu is a highly contagious viral disease that …
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s premier space agency, responsible for overseeing and executing the country’s space missions. Established in 1969, ISRO has had a significant impact on both the scientific and technological landscape of India and the world. The journey of ISRO began even earlier, in 1962, with the formation of the …
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The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has officially announced the final result of the Himachal Administrative Services (HAS) Examination 2024. The announcement came late on Monday evening, with a total of 20 candidates making it to the merit list. HPPSC HPAS Final Result 2024 Out HPPSC has officially announced the final result of HPAS …
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Context: The mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island has been expanded to include an international cruise terminal and a shipbreaking yard. The proposed Rs 72,000 crore infrastructure project at Great Nicobar Island aims to leverage the island’s strategic location for economic and military advantages. However, it faces significant opposition due to environmental concerns and …
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Context: A working paper by the People Research on India’s Consumer Economy (PRICE) indicates that income inequality in India decreased in 2022-23. PRICE is an Not for profit think tank based in Delhi. Key Findings of the PRICE Working Paper Post-Pandemic Recovery Income inequality in India reduced in 2022-23, indicating effective recovery measures following the …
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Context: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed a 7-point agenda to boost employment generation in the country. Facts India, with a median age of 29, is projected to add 133 million individuals to its working-age population by 2050. According to the most recent Annual PLFS reports, the estimated unemployment rate (UR) for youth …
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Modweth Festival Modhweth is a New Year festival celebrated by the Toda tribe in the Nilgiris Hills of Tamil Nadu. The festival is held at the Moonpo Temple in Muthanadu Mund (tribe’s community headquarters). It is one of the oldest Toda temples still in existence. The festival marks the beginning of the next yearly cycle …
The e-Shram Portal, launched by the Ministry of Labour & Employment (MoL&E) in May 2021, aims to create a comprehensive national database of unorganised workers in India, particularly focusing on migrant workers. This initiative was prompted by the challenges faced by these workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a Supreme Court directive for a …
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Context: Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has completed full-scale implementation of the new Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) to provide PF pensions under the Employees’ Pension Scheme. Key Features of Centralised Pension Payments System (CPPS) Seamless Access to Pension Pensioners can now access their pension from any bank, any branch, anywhere in the country. Physical verification …
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India’s First Gen Beta Baby: On January 1, 2025, at 12:03 am, India welcomed its first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, in Mizoram’s Aizawl. This historic birth at Synod Hospital in Durtlang marked the beginning of a new generational era. Weighing 3.12 kg, Frankie was born in good health, symbolizing a future shaped by …
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