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National Wildlife Week 2023

National Wildlife Week 2023: Dates, Theme, Purpose and History

Introduction The National Zoological Park recently kick-started the celebration of the 69th Wildlife Week, a significant event aimed at raising awareness about the importance of wildlife conservation in India. This year’s theme, “Partnerships for Wildlife Conservation,” reflects the collaborative efforts required to protect and preserve the nation’s rich biodiversity. The festivities coincide with the birth …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023

When is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023? Breast Cancer Awareness Month is observed throughout the entire month of October each year. During this time, individuals, healthcare organizations, and nonprofits collaborate to raise awareness and promote breast cancer prevention and treatment. The primary objective of this month-long campaign is to raise awareness about breast cancer, promote …

India participates in the 5th meeting of Moscow format

India Participates in the 5th Meeting of Moscow Format

5th Meeting of the Moscow Format In a significant diplomatic gathering held in the Russian City of Kazan, representatives from various countries convened for the fifth meeting of the Moscow Format Consultation on Afghanistan. The meeting, which took place on September 29, 2023, featured special representatives and senior officials from India, Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, …

J&K Lt Governor Flags Off CRPF Women Bike Expeditionv‘Yashasvini’ From Srinagar

J&K Lt Governor Flags Off CRPF Women Bike Expedition ‘Yashasvini’ From Srinagar

  In a groundbreaking initiative to empower women, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) kick-started an all-female bikers’ expedition rally named ‘Yashasvini‘ from Srinagar to Gujarat on Tuesday. The rally, an ode to women empowerment, was flagged off from the iconic Ghanta Ghar near the city center of Lal Chowk in Srinagar. The esteemed guest …

IAF To Stop Flying MiG-21 By 2025: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

IAF To Stop Flying MiG-21 By 2025: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

  Amidst its ongoing efforts to modernize and replace its aging Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced plans to retire its iconic MiG-21 fighter jets and replace them with the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari made this significant revelation during a press conference held in …

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India and Bangladesh annual joint military exercise “SAMPRITI” begins

Introduction India and Bangladesh commenced the 11th edition of their annual joint military exercise, SAMPRITI, in Umroi, Meghalaya. This collaborative endeavor, organized alternately by both countries, highlights their robust bilateral defence cooperation initiatives. Since its inception in Jorhat, Assam, in 2009, SAMPRITI has successfully conducted ten editions until 2022. SAMPRITI-XI, spanning 14 days, engages approximately …

World Bank Raises India's Retail Inflation Forecast To 5.9% For FY24

World Bank Raises India’s Retail Inflation Forecast To 5.9% For FY24

  The World Bank, in its latest India Development Update, has revised its retail inflation forecast for India for the fiscal year 2023-24. The new projection stands at 5.9 percent, up from the earlier estimate of 5.2 percent made in April. This upward revision is attributed to certain factors which caused a sharp increase in …

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' for ODI World Cup 2023

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As ‘Global Ambassador’ for ODI World Cup 2023

  The International Cricket Council (ICC) has made an exciting announcement on Tuesday, designating the legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the ‘Global Ambassador‘ for the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023. This prestigious event is scheduled to kick off tomorrow in the vibrant city of Ahmedabad, India. A Living Legend Takes the Center Stage Sachin …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Tourist Facilities in Nathdwara

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Tourist Facilities in Nathdwara

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated several key projects in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, which included the ‘tourist facilities at Nathdwara.’ These projects were funded by the Ministry of Tourism as part of the Krishna circuit of the Swadesh Darshan scheme. Significant Funding Allocated: The Ministry of Tourism allocated a substantial budget of Rs. 23.59 Crore for …