Global South Centre of Excellence

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will establish a Global South Centre of Excellence to undertake research on development solutions for developing countries. He also called for a human-centric globalisation to address the concerns of these countries. The ..

Tags: Global South Centre of Excellence • human-centric globalisation • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • un security council • Voice Of Global South

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Supreme Court on IT relief of Sikkimese women

The Supreme Court of India has recently ruled that the exclusion of Sikkimese women who marry non-Sikkimese men after April 1, 2008 from exemptions under the Income Tax Act is unconstitutional and amounts to gender discrimination. The court, in its ..

Tags: gender discrimination • Gender equality • Income Tax Act • marital status • Sikkimese women

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

“Soul of Steel” High-Altitude Endurance Challenge to be launched in India

In an effort to test one’s high-altitude endurance, a new challenge called “Soul of Steel” will be launched in India. Spearheaded by venture CLAW Global, which is run by veterans and supported by the Indian Army, the challenge will take ..

Tags: Adventure Tourism • CLAW Global • high altitude training • high-altitude endurance • Indian Army

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train – Update (January, 2023)

Indian Railways has announced that it will be running its Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train on a route connecting pilgrimage sites of Ayodhya in India and Janakpur in Nepal next month. The initiative is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and promoting ..

Tags: Ayodhya • Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train • Domestic Tourism • IRCTC • Janakpur

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Makar Sankranti Festival

Makar Sankranti is an important festival that marks the day the sun transits into Makara Rashi or Capricorn zodiac. As per the solar calendar, it falls on 14 January every year. The festival also marks the end of winter and ..

Tags: Dakshinayan • Harvest season • Hindu festival • Makar Sankranti • Surya Namaskar Demonstration Programme

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22: Key Findings and Implications

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has recently released the Rural Health Statistics Report 2021-22, providing a comprehensive overview of the state of rural healthcare infrastructure and human resources in India. This report is an annual publication by ..

Tags: Health Infrastructure • Health Report • Health Statistics • Healthcare in India • National Rural Health Mission

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs