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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. Srinivas, Secretary of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). ..

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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 9, 2024, during BRIC’s first foundation day at the National Institute ..

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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. Corridor Efficiency The corridor reduces transport time between India and Far East ..

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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 and global security issues. Purpose of ADMM-Plus ADMM-Plus serves as ASEAN’s primary ..

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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 started in Dubai on November 18, hosted by DP World. More than ..

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 sectors reflecting a robust economic performance. Key Export Sectors Engineering goods led ..

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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 the Secretary of the Department of Higher Education. He belongs to the ..

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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 meeting aims to improve crime control at the Nepal-India border, which seeks ..

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