Overview of the Discovery : Using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), scientists have unveiled a lost Mayan city concealed for centuries beneath Mexico’s dense jungle. Located in the Campeche region, near the town of Xpujil, this ancient city—named Valeriana by researchers—displays all the typical features of a Classic Maya political capital, including plazas, temple pyramids, … Read more
India-US Special Forces Exercise – Vajra Prahar 2024 :The Indian Army has sent a Special Forces contingent to the United States for the 15th edition of the India-US Special Forces Exercise, known as Vajra Prahar. This year, the exercise is scheduled from November 2 to November 22, 2024, at the Orchard Combat Training Centre in … Read more
Overview of Exercise Garud Shakti 24: The 9th edition of the joint military exercise ‘Garud Shakti 24’ between India and Indonesia has officially commenced. An Indian Army contingent of 25 personnel recently traveled to Indonesia to participate in the exercise, taking place in Cijantung, Jakarta, from November 1 to November 12, 2024. This collaborative event … Read more
Dr. Jacqueline Hughes, the current Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), is set to assume her new role as Secretary General of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF) in mid-November 2024. With over 30 years of experience in agricultural research, Dr. Hughes brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable … Read more
Praveena Rai, a well-known banking and payments industry expert with over 20 years of experience, has officially started her role as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) on October 31, 2024. Her leadership marks a new direction for MCX as it aims for growth, digital … Read more
1989-Batch IAS Officer Takes Charge in South Block, Ministry of Defence Rajesh Kumar Singh, a distinguished senior bureaucrat and 1989-batch IAS officer from the Kerala cadre, officially assumed his new role as India’s Defence Secretary on Friday at the South Block, which houses the Ministry of Defence. Singh’s appointment follows a long and esteemed career … Read more
Andhra Pradesh’s Chief Minister, Chandrababu Naidu, launched the Deepam 2.0 scheme in Edupuram, Srikakulam. This initiative, an extension of the original Deepam scheme, aims to provide free gas cylinders to women across the state. By promoting cleaner cooking options, Deepam 2.0 seeks to improve health, safety, and overall living conditions. What is the Deepam Scheme? … Read more
Prime Minister Modi will launch major infrastructure and tourism projects worth Rs 284 crore in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, on October 31. Highlights include the Bonsai Garden, a new hospital, and an upgraded sewage treatment plant. PM Modi to Launch Rs 284 Crore Development Projects in Ekta Nagar on October 31 In a significant boost to … Read more
All India Football Federation Wins Prestigious Silver Award for Grassroots Development The All India Football Federation (AIFF) was awarded the AFC President’s Recognition Award for Grassroots Football (Silver) during the AFC Annual Awards in Seoul, South Korea. This accolade recognizes AIFF’s dedication to developing football at the grassroots level, marking an improvement from last year’s … Read more
Eco-Friendly Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park Set to Make History with IGBC Certification In a groundbreaking move for sustainable tourism, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced that the Durgesh Aranya Zoological Park, currently under construction in Bankhandi in Kangra district’s Dehra assembly constituency, will soon become India’s first zoo certified by the Indian Green … Read more
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