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March 18, 2024 -_5.1

Election Commission Launches ‘Know Your Candidate’ App

Ahead of announcing the dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar introduced a new mobile application called ‘Know Your Candidate’ (KYC). This app will enable voters to find out if any electoral candidate in their constituency has any criminal records. Transparency for Voters Kumar said that voters have the right …

List of Former Governors of Kerala

List of Former Governors of Kerala (1956-2024)

Kerala, a state rich in culture, history, and political significance, has seen a succession of distinguished individuals serving as Governors. The position of Governor holds paramount importance in the state’s administrative framework, representing the link between the central government and the state government. Here is a comprehensive list of former Governors who have contributed to …

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Indian Youth Uday Bhatia and Manasi Gupta Receive ‘Diana Memorial Award’

Diana Memorial Award Uday Bhatia and Manasi Gupta from India were honored with the prestigious ‘Diana Memorial Award’ on 14 March 2024. Along with them, a total of 20 people from around the world were honored with the ‘Diana Memorial Award’. This award is given every two years in memory of Princess Diana. It recognizes exceptional youth for their social work or humanitarian services. The Diana Award charity, established in …

March 18, 2024 -_9.1

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik Inaugurates India’s First Indoor Athletics and Aquatic Centres

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated India’s first indoor athletics stadium and indoor aquatic centre at the Kalinga stadium in Bhubaneshwar. The Chief Minister also laid the foundation stone for a new indoor diving centre in the stadium complex. According to Patnaik, the new indoor facilities will help athletes train throughout the year without fear …

India's forex reserves jump to over two-year high of $636.1 bn

India’s forex reserves jump to over two-year high of $636.1 bn

India’s foreign exchange reserves witnessed a significant surge, marking a third consecutive increase in the week ended March 8, 2024. This surge propelled the reserves to reach a two-year high of $636.1 billion, showing the highest weekly increase since July 14, 2023, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Key Points: 1. …

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Senior Bureaucrat Rahul Singh Appointed New CBSE Chief

Senior bureaucrat Rahul Singh has been appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), as part of a senior-level bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the Centre. Succeeding Nidhi Chhibber Rahul Singh will succeed Nidhi Chhibber, who has been named Advisor in the Niti Aayog. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of …

NASA To Carry ‘Message In Bottle’ To Europa, One Of Jupiter’s Moon In October

NASA To Carry ‘Message In Bottle’ To Europa, One Of Jupiter’s Moon In October

In October of this year, NASA will embark on its Europa Clipper mission, aiming to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa in search of signs of life. Scientists are particularly interested in a potential salty lake hidden beneath its icy crust. As part of this mission, NASA plans to send a unique message to Europa, symbolizing human …