Page-22 of Current Affairs - June, 2023

District Good Governance Index (DGGI) of Arunachal Pradesh

The District Good Governance Index (DGGI) has emerged as a significant tool in assessing and benchmarking governance at the district level in India. Arunachal Pradesh, a state in the northeast region, has implemented this innovative approach to evaluate the effectiveness ..

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Ignoring Red Lines: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2022

A report titled “Ignoring Red Lines: Violence Against Health Care in Conflict 2022” was released recently by the Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition (SHCC). It revealed that the incidence of violence against healthcare workers in Mali increased by more than ..

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ESA’s Experiment on Frying in Space

The European Space Agency (ESA) has undertaken an intriguing study to investigate the effects of microgravity on culinary methods like frying. Conducted during parabolic flights that simulate weightlessness, this pioneering research aims to understand the dynamics of frying in space. ..

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Source of Solar Wind

The Parker Solar Probe, a pioneering solar mission, has ventured closer to the sun to unravel its mysteries. This groundbreaking mission has made a remarkable discovery—the source of the solar wind. Understanding the solar wind is of great significance as ..

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UGC Introduces New Degree Nomenclatures

In a move aligned with global norms and the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the higher education regulator in India, the University Grants Commission (UGC), is set to introduce a fresh range of college degree names. These changes aim to ..

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India, France and UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise

The first-ever India-France-UAE Maritime Partnership Exercise recently took place in the Gulf of Oman. This exercise marked a significant milestone in strengthening trilateral cooperation among the navies of India, France, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). With the objective of ..

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Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme Extended

The government has given its approval for the continuation of the ‘Exploration of Coal and Lignite Scheme.’ The central sector scheme aims to explore coal and lignite resources in the country, estimate their availability, and prepare detailed project reports for ..

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Devankanam Charuharitham (Beautiful Green Abodes of God)

The Kerala government has taken a unique approach to tackle climate change and its negative impacts in the state. In an ambitious project, the government aims to enhance the green cover of over 3000 temples managed by five Devaswom Boards ..

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