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World Rainforest Day 2024, Date, History, theme and Significance

World Rainforest Day 2024, Date, History, theme and Significance

World Rainforest Day is celebrated annually on June 22nd. It aims to raise awareness about the importance of rainforests and encourage their protection and conservation. The day was first observed in 2017 by the Rainforest Partnership. Theme for 2024 The theme for World Rainforest Day 2024 is “Empowering the World in Defense of Our Rainforests.” …

Pradeep Singh Kharola Has Been Assigned The Additional Charge of NTA DG

Pradeep Singh Kharola Has Been Assigned The Additional Charge of NTA DG

The Director General of the National Testing Agency, Subodh Kumar Singh, was removed from the post on June 22, amid controversy over irregularities in exams. Subodh Kumar Singh’s services were put on a “compulsory wait” in Department of Personnel and Training, the government said in a letter. India Trade Promotion Organisation Chairman and MD Pradeep …

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53rd GST Council Meeting Overview

The 53rd GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. The meeting was attended by key officials, including Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary, Chief Ministers of Goa and Meghalaya, Deputy Chief Ministers of Bihar, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha, …

Most Coconut Exporting Country in the World

Most Coconut Exporting Country in the World

Coconuts, with their versatile uses ranging from culinary to cosmetic, hold significant global economic value. As demand for coconut-based products continues to rise, the question of which country dominates coconut exports becomes pivotal. This article delves into the leading coconut exporting country, examining its production, trade dynamics, and global impact. Most Coconut Exporting Country in …

India Ranks Third in Global Domestic Airline Market

India Ranks Third in Global Domestic Airline Market

India has achieved significant milestones in its domestic aviation sector over the past decade, emerging as the world’s third-largest market for domestic airlines by April 2024. This marks a remarkable ascent from its fifth position ten years ago, driven by robust growth and strategic developments under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Growth Trajectory and Capacity …

Tajikistan Government Bans Hijab and Other 'Alien Garments'

Tajikistan Government Bans Hijab and Other ‘Alien Garments’

On June 19, the upper house of the Tajikistan parliament, Majlisi Milli, passed a law prohibiting “alien garments,” which primarily targets the hijab and other traditional Islamic clothing. The lower chamber, Majlisi Namoyandagon, had passed the bill on May 8. This move has sparked debate among Tajikistan’s predominantly Muslim population in the tightly governed ex-Soviet …

Rear Adm Nelson D’Souza Takes Over as Commandant, Military Institute of Technology, Pune

Rear Adm Nelson D’Souza Takes Over as Commandant, Military Institute of Technology, Pune

Rear Admiral Nelson D’Souza has taken over as Commandant of Military Institute of Technology (MILIT), Pune from Air Vice Marshal Vivek Blouria. An accomplished alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington and Naval War College, Goa, Rear Admiral D’Souza has served in numerous key positions within the Indian Navy since his commissioning in March …