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May 1, 2023 -_4.1

King Charles III awarded Britain’s honorary MBE to UK-based Sanskrit scholar

Dr M.N. Nandakumara, a renowned Sanskrit scholar and Executive Director of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan centre in London, has been awarded an honorary MBE by King Charles III for his contributions to Indian classical arts in Britain. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has confirmed the award. Buy Prime Test Series for all …

May 1, 2023 -_5.1

Ayushman Bharat Yojana: Comprehensive Healthcare for Underprivileged in India

Why the scheme is in the news? Ayushman Bharat Diwas, celebrated annually on April 30th, is aimed at promoting the values of Ayushman Bharat Yojana. The scheme aligns with India’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Ayushman Bharat Diwas signifies the Indian government’s success in fulfilling its objectives through …

May 1, 2023 -_6.1

BARC director A K Mohanty appointed as new Atomic Energy Commission chairman

Ajit Kumar Mohanty, who is a well-known physicist and also serves as the director of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), has been selected as the new chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission and secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy. This appointment means he will be responsible for overseeing India’s nuclear program and exploring …

May 1, 2023 -_7.1

Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): An Overview

Why the scheme is in the news? India is in discussions with several countries, including Ecuador, Panama, and Nigeria, to offer affordable generic medicines to their populations, replicating the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) scheme. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Ministry: – Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers …

Home Ministry cancels LIFE's FCRA licence

Home Ministry cancels LIFE’s Foreign Contribution Registration Act (FCRA) licence

Home Ministry cancels LIFE’s FCRA licence The Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a think tank based in Delhi, has had its Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration suspended by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for 180 days. A government official reported that the suspension was imposed due to initial breaches of FCRA regulations. Buy Prime …

India overtakes Saudi as Europe's top refinery supplier

India overtakes Saudi as Europe’s top refinery supplier: Kpler

India overtakes Saudi as Europe’s top refinery supplier Kpler data has revealed that India has become the largest supplier of refined fuels to Europe, surpassing Saudi Arabia. This comes as a result of Europe’s reduced access to Russian oil and their growing dependence on Indian crude oil products. Europe is set to increase its refined fuel …

Anji Khad bridge, first cable stayed rail bridge in India

Anji Khad bridge, first cable stayed rail bridge in India

Anji Khad bridge, first cable stayed rail bridge in India India’s Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has shared a timelapse video showcasing the construction of the Anji Khad Bridge, the country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. With a total of 96 cables spanning a length of 653km, the bridge is part of the challenging Udampur-Srinagar-Baramulla-Rail Link (USBRL) …