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26th CEAT Cricket Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Cricket

26th CEAT Cricket Awards 2024: Celebrating Excellence in Cricket

The CEAT Cricket Awards, one of the most prestigious accolades in the cricketing world, held its 26th edition on August 21, 2024, in Mumbai. These awards, initiated in 1995-96 and sponsored by the RP Goenka Group company CEAT Tyres, honor exceptional performances of cricketers globally. The 2024 ceremony recognized outstanding achievements during the 2023-24 cricketing …

Health Ministry constitutes National Task Force on Healthcare Worker Safety

Health Ministry constitutes National Task Force on Healthcare Worker Safety

The Health Ministry has formed a 14-member National Task Force (NTF) to address the safety and working conditions of medical professionals in India. In response to ongoing protests and as mandated by the Supreme Court, the NTF will develop recommendations focused on preventing violence against healthcare workers and establishing national protocols for dignified and safe …

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 2024

International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition 2024

On the night of August 22-23, 1791, a momentous event occurred in Saint Domingue, known today as the Republic of Haiti. This night marked the beginning of an uprising that would play a pivotal role in the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade. The rebellion, which later evolved into the Haitian Revolution, sent shockwaves through …

National Space Day 2024: A Celebration of India's Space Achievements

National Space Day 2024: A Celebration of India’s Space Achievements

India is set to commemorate its first National Space Day in 2024, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s journey of space exploration. Spearheaded by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), this day represents a momentous occasion to celebrate India’s growing prominence in the global space community. National Space Day is not merely a reflection …

PhonePe's 'Credit Line On UPI' Revolutionizes Digital Transactions

PhonePe’s ‘Credit Line On UPI’ Revolutionizes Digital Transactions

PhonePe on August 22, announced the launch of Credit Line on UPI on its platform. Consumers who avail credit lines from their banks can now link these credit lines to UPI on PhonePe and seamlessly make merchant payments. Benefit of this feature This feature enables consumers to make purchases with ease across millions of merchants …

Full Form of RAW

RAW Full Form: Its Formation, Headquarter, Objectives and Role

The Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s foreign intelligence agency, established to safeguard national security and advance India’s strategic interests. This article provides a detailed overview of RAW, including its history, structure, objectives, and operations. What is the Full Form of RAW? RAW stands for the Research and Analysis Wing, which is India’s external …

ISRO's-Space-Programme-Timeline-from-1960s-to-2024

ISRO’s Space Programme: Timeline from 1960s to 2024

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has evolved into a leading space agency over the decades. Established in 1962 as Indian National Committee for Space Research (INCOSPAR) and later become Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in 1969, ISRO’s journey from its humble beginnings to becoming a global space power is marked by milestones, innovations, and …

Top-10 Nickel Producing Countries in the World

Top-10 Nickel Producing Countries in the World

Nickel is a critical metal used in various industries, including stainless steel production and battery manufacturing. As global demand for nickel rises, several countries have emerged as major producers, each contributing significantly to the market. This article highlights the top 10 nickel-producing countries in the world, detailing their production volumes and key players in the …

President Murmu Gives Away First-Ever Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

President Murmu Gives Away First-Ever Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar

President Droupadi Murmu presided over the first-ever investiture ceremony for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (National Science Awards). These awards, instituted last year to replace all existing science accolades, mark a new chapter in recognizing scientific excellence in the country. The Prestigious Vigyan Ratna Puraskar Honoring a Lifetime of Scientific Achievement The ceremony’s highlight was the …