Niti Aayog is in the process of developing a National Gender Index to measure the progress and identify the persisting gaps in gender equality to make informed policy decisions. In its latest annual report, Niti Aayog said the index will serve as a tool to map the progress of states and Union Territories (UTs) on defined gender metrics and build…
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US, EU, UK agree to remove selected Russian banks from SWIFT
The United States, European Union and United Kingdom agreed to block “selected’ Russian banks from the SWIFT global financial messaging system and to impose ”restrictive measures” on its central bank in retaliation for its invasion of Ukraine. The measures were announced jointly as part of a new round of financial sanctions meant to “hold Russia to account and collectively ensure that…
Read MoreBlue Cross flag off country’s first mobile ambulance for street animals’ treatment in TN
The Blue Cross of India and Four Paws International inaugurated India’s first fully equipped mobile animal ambulance for stray animals In Chennai, Tamil Nadu. As shelter became overcrowded due to hundreds of sick and injured animals, this ambulance launched would treat thousands of animals in the city and outskirts. The Stray Animal Care programme will be a “hospital on wheels”…
Read More31st Southeast Asian Games to be held in Vietnam
The 31st Southeast Asian Games, the region’s biggest sporting event, will be held in Vietnam from May 12 to 23 this year. The Games will feature 40 sports with 526 events, attracting around 10,000 participants. The Vietnamese capital Hanoi will be the main venue alongside 11 neighbouring localities including Quang Ninh, Phu Tho and Bac Ninh. Originally scheduled to take…
Read MoreRahul Gandhi releases CM Stalin’s Autobiography ‘Ungalil Oruvan’
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi launched the first volume of Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin’s autobiography “Ungalil Oruvan” (One Among You) in Chennai. The first part of the autobiography contains his early life experiences. In it, he traces his school and college days, adolescence, early political contributions, marital life and the MISA struggle, recalling 23 years up to 1976. Points…
Read MoreChina’s Long March-8 Rocket launches 22 Satellites into Space
China’s new Long March-8 rocket placed 22 satellites in space, setting a domestic record for the most spacecraft launched by a single rocket. These satellites will be mainly used for commercial remote sensing services, marine environment monitoring, forest fire prevention and disaster mitigation. The mission marked the 409th flight of the Long March carrier rockets. Points to Note: 22 satellites…
Read MoreProf Dhar first Indian to get Boltzmann Medal
The prestigious Boltzmann Medal for the year 2022 has been awarded to Prof Deepak Dhar of Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Pune (IISER Pune). The award has been awarded to Prof Dhar for his contribution in the field of ‘Statistical Physics’. He shared the award with American scientist John Hopfield. Points to Note: Boltzmann Medal for the year…
Read More“The Millennial Yogi” authored by Deepam Chatterjee
Former Indian Army Captain, Deepam Chatterjee has authored a new book titled “The Millennial Yogi: A modern-day parable about reclaiming one’s life”. This is a book that mixes mysticism and music that takes readers on a journey of awakening. The book talks about Jayshankar Prasad, or Jay, who has a shady-yet-mercurial rise in his journey as an entrepreneur and Vini,…
Read MoreWorld Bank’s India head Junaid Ahmad appointed vice president of operations
The World Bank’s India head Junaid Kamal Ahmad has been appointed as a Vice President of the international lending institution. Ahmad, who as Vice President, Operations would head the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), is only the second Bangladeshi national to be appointed to such a high position in the history of the bank. Ahmad will assume his new role…
Read MoreInternational Monsoons Project Office launched
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) in IITM Pune on the occasion of National Science Day 2022. The International Monsoons Project Office (IMPO) was hosted at the Indian Institute of…
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