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Dhudmaras in Chhattisgarh: Best Tourism Village by UNWTO

Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, is gaining international acclaim and has been named one of the best tourism villages by the UNWTO. This recognition marks its...

November 20, 2024

Sagarmanthan – 2024

India’s coastline spans 7,500 kilometers and hosts 12 major ports and over 200 smaller ones. This extensive network positions India along busy global shipping routes, which plays a...

November 20, 2024

Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023

Dr. Jitendra Singh recently revealed the Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023, which aims to enhance the handling of public grievances. The event also featured Shri V....

November 20, 2024

One Day One Genome Initiative

The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). This event took place on...

November 20, 2024

Chennai-Vladivostok Maritime Corridor

The Chennai-Vladivostok Eastern Maritime Corridor has commenced operations, which facilitates the transport of oil, food, and machinery. Sarbananda Sonowal, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, announced its significance....

November 20, 2024

ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus)

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Vientiane, Laos, from November 20 to 22, where he will attend the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), which focuses on regional...

November 20, 2024

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 20, 2024

1. Which city is the host of Global Freight Summit 2024? [A] Dubai[B] London[C] Paris[D] New Delhi Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Dubai] Notes:The Global Freight Summit 2024...

November 20, 2024

India’s Exports Surge in October 2024

India’s export landscape experienced remarkable growth in October 2024 with the core group of exports rising by 27.7% compared to the previous year and this growth spanned various...

November 19, 2024

K Sanjay Murthy, New Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed K Sanjay Murthy as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. Murthy, an IAS officer from the 1989 batch, is currently...

November 19, 2024

Nepal-India Border Security Meeting Commences

A high-level meeting on border security has started in Kathmandu focused on managing cross-border crime and preventing the illegal entry of third-country nationals. Objectives of the Meeting The...

November 19, 2024