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July 5, 2023 -_3.1

NSAP – Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme

Introduction In an effort to uplift the lives of people living below the poverty line who face significant challenges due to disabilities, Indira Gandhi National Disability Pension Scheme provides social benefits to eligible individuals. The scheme targets persons with disabilities (PWDs) between the ages of 18 and 79, who have 80% or more disability or …

July 5, 2023 -_4.1

Scientists embark on expedition onboard India’s research vessel Sagar Nidhi

Scientists from Bangladesh and Mauritius recently embarked onboard India’s research vessel Sagar Nidhi to participate in a joint ocean expedition. The event took place under the framework of Colombo Security Concave (CSC) between the nations of the Indian Ocean Region. The maiden CSCO Oceanographers and Hydrographers conference held at Goa and Hyderabad in November 2022 …

July 5, 2023 -_6.1

Why Pangong Tso lake in news?

What in News? Both India and China have ramped up infrastructure development on the north bank of Pangong Tso Lake in eastern Ladakh and western Tibet. China is constructing a bridge to connect the north and south banks of the lake, while India is building a black-topped road on its side of the north bank. …

July 5, 2023 -_8.1

Cricketer Ajit Agarkar appointed chairman of Senior Men’s Selection Committee

The Board of Control of Cricket (BCCI) has appointed Ajit Agarkar as the chairman of the Senior Men’s Cricket Selection Committee. The decision was made by the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra, and Jatin Paranjape. After interviewing several applicants for the position the CAC unanimously decided to appoint Ajit Agarkar …

July 5, 2023 -_9.1

NMDC wins ASSOCHAM Awards for Mineral Development and Employer Brand

Introduction India’s mining major, NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation), was honored with two prestigious awards at the ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023 held in Kolkata. The company received the ‘Mineral Development Award’ and the ‘Employer Brand of the Year Award’ in recognition of its significant contributions to the mining sector and its exemplary human resources …

July 5, 2023 -_10.1

Britian gave environmental award to Indian conservationists

Introduction King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom recently presented the prestigious Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists. The award ceremony recognized filmmaker Kartiki Gonsalves, the creative mind behind the Oscar-winning documentary “The Elephant Whisperers,” and the Real Elephant Collective (TREC), a group of 70 Adivasi artists. Both Gonsalves and TREC …

July 5, 2023 -_11.1

India’s first ‘Police Drone Unit’ launched in Chennai

The Greater Chennai City Police (GCP) has launched ‘Police Drone Unit’ for aerial surveillance over vast areas and quick detection of criminal activities. The project, which costs approximately Rs 3.6 crore according a press release by the GCP, was inaugurated by outgoing Tamil Nadu Director General of Police (DGP) C Sylendra Babu, in the presence of …

July 5, 2023 -_12.1

India launches Bharat 6G Alliance

Introduction India has taken a significant stride forward in the field of telecommunications, with the acquisition of over 200 patents for 6G technology. The announcement was made by the Communications and IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, during the launch of the Bharat 6G Alliance in New Delhi. The alliance, consisting of industry, academia, and the central …