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Most Literate District in Kerala

Which is the Most Literate District in Kerala?

Kerala is renowned for its high literacy rate in India, a testament to its strong commitment to education. Among its districts, Kottayam stands out as the most literate district in Kerala. This district’s dedication to quality education, effective government initiatives, and active community participation has established it as a model for literacy and educational excellence …

DoT’s NTIPRIT, NICF And WMTDC Merged Into Single Entity

DoT’s NTIPRIT, NICF And WMTDC Merged Into Single Entity

Three training institutes of DoT– National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT), the National Institute of Communication Finance (NICF) and Wireless Monitoring Training & Development Centre (WMTDC) have been merged into a single administrative entity, named ‘National Communications Academy’ (NCA) with immediate effect. The Minister of Communications (MoC) approved the merger of …

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RRR Star Ram Charan to be Honoured at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2024

Ram Charan, the superstar known for his stellar performance in the global blockbuster “RRR”, is set to be the guest of honor at the prestigious Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2024. This recognition comes as a testament to his significant contributions to Indian cinema and his rising international profile. IFFM 2024 Honor Ambassador for …

AIFF awards 2024, Chhangte, Indumathi Win Top Male and Female Awards

AIFF awards 2024, Chhangte, Indumathi Win Top Male and Female Awards

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently held its annual awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding achievements in Indian football for the 2023-24 season. The top honours went to Lallianzuala Chhangte and Indumathi Kathiresan, who were named the male and female Players of the Year respectively. Men’s Player of the Year: Lallianzuala Chhangte Lallianzuala Chhangte, the 27-year-old …

Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum Receives Prestigious Gandhi Mandela Award 2020

Nobel Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum Receives Prestigious Gandhi Mandela Award 2020

Rigoberta Menchú Tum, the renowned Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Guatemalan human rights activist, has been honored with the Gandhi Mandela Award 2020. This prestigious accolade recognizes her lifelong commitment to advocating for Indigenous rights and promoting peace and social justice. The Award Ceremony Timing and Significance The Gandhi Mandela Award was conferred on Rigoberta …

Govt. of India Upgrades IRCTC to 'Schedule A' CPSE

Govt. of India Upgrades IRCTC to ‘Schedule A’ CPSE

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), a Mini-Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has achieved a notable milestone by advancing to the Scheduled ‘A’ category of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). This upgrade from ‘Schedule B’ was announced by the Ministry of Railways in an office memorandum dated July 19, 2024. Sanjay Kumar …

CBIC Releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2024

CBIC Releases National Time Release Study (NTRS) 2024

Shri Vivek Johri, Chairman, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), presented a set of Time Release Studies (TRS) conducted by the department. What is Time Release Study? TRS are essentially a performance measurement tool for assessing the cargo clearance process of the international trade, as recommended by the World Trade Organization (WTO) under …

RBI Forms Panel to Review Fee Structure for White-Label ATMs

RBI Forms Panel to Review Fee Structure for White-Label ATMs

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a committee to review the fee structure of white-label ATMs (WLAs). This panel aims to evaluate current policies and recommend a balanced and sustainable model for all stakeholders. Key Objectives and Challenges Assessment Areas The committee will analyze the fee structure, existing ATM infrastructure, and international best …

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International Moon Day 2024, Celebrating Lunar Exploration and Peaceful Space Cooperation

International Moon Day, observed annually on July 20th, is a United Nations-designated international day that commemorates humanity’s achievements in lunar exploration. This day marks the anniversary of the first human landing on the Moon as part of the Apollo 11 mission and serves to raise awareness about sustainable Moon exploration and utilization. Establishment and Significance …

International Chess Day 2024: A Global Celebration of Strategy and Intellect

International Chess Day 2024: A Global Celebration of Strategy and Intellect

International Chess Day, celebrated annually on July 20th, is a worldwide commemoration that honours the ancient game of chess and its profound impact on global culture, education, and intellectual development. Recognized by UNESCO since 1966, this day serves as a platform to promote chess as a powerful tool for education, the cultivation of logical thinking, …