India and China Hold 30th Round of Border Issues

On October 25, 2023, India and China held their 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi. They described their discussions as “in-depth, constructive, and forward-looking.” The main focus was ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Cyber Crime Prevention Against Women and Children (CCPWC) Initiative

Safe City Projects are organized efforts by local police and city authorities to make cities safer, especially for women, and to fix problems with infrastructure. These projects are part of national plans to prevent cyber crimes against women and children, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Tree Cover Increase Threatens Grassland Bird Populations

Increasing tree cover is usually seen as good for protecting nature and fighting climate change. But new research shows that trees spreading into places that have always been open, like savannahs and grasslands, can harm native animals, especially birds that ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) – Recent Updates

In July 2024, India hosted the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi. This event was a key moment in India’s efforts to protect its heritage. During the event, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $1 ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

NSDC Launches Women Entrepreneurship Program to Empower Women

On July 31, 2024, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, the Secretary of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, announced big steps forward for women’s entrepreneurship. This is mainly through new projects like the Women Entrepreneurship Program, launched by the National ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 1, 2024

1. What is ‘HAMAS’, recently mentioned in the news? [A] Militant Palestinian Group [B] Russian Militant Group[C] Secret Agency of China[D] Security Force of Ukraine Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Militant Palestinian Group ] Notes:Hamas political head Ismail Haniyeh was ..