What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?

In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs

Forum Launched to Boost Climate-resilient Indian Agriculture

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), and other stakeholders launched the Investment Forum for Advancing Climate Resilient Agrifood Systems in India ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

National Social Organisations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM) to be Held

The India International Science Festival (IISF) will host the National Social Organisations and Institutions Meet (NSOIM) from January 17-19, 2024 in Faridabad. This event brings together science, technology and society to spur grassroots development. India International Science Festival (IISF) The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Inaugural Meeting of Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC)

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) under the Shipping Ministry is hosting the first meeting of recently constituted Inland Waterways Development Council (IWDC) on January 8th, 2023 in Kolkata. The day-long meeting on board vessel MV Ganga Queen will ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024

The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) is organizing a 5-day cultural festival named Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024 in New Delhi from January 13th-17th. Hosted at Pragati Maidan’s Bharat Mandapam, it will showcase the rich art, crafts and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Leap Year 2024

February 29th only comes once every four years – but what exactly is a leap year and why was an extra calendar day needed? Accounting for Earth’s True Revolution A solar year equals one full revolution of Earth around the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

International Monitoring Station (IMS) Day 2023

The commemoration of International Monitoring Station (IMS) Day on December 19, 2023, is a testament to the relentless efforts and unwavering commitment of personnel dedicated to ensuring interference-free spectrum for public telecom services and wireless users in India. This milestone ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

27th World Investment Conference

Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India, and the current President of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA), is set to host the 27th World Investment Conference (WIC) from December 11-14, ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences