Union Cabinet Approves Unified Pension Scheme for Employees

Indian government will start a new pension system called the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), on April 1, 2025, after getting approval from the Union Cabinet. This scheme aims to address the dissatisfaction among government employees with the current National Pension ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Mission Rhumi 2024

India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, Rhumi-1, from Thiruvidanthai, Chennai, marking a significant achievement in the country’s space exploration efforts, on August 24, 2024. This event, known as Mission Rhumi, not only showcased advanced technology but also aimed to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

IIM Bangalore Launches India’s First Global Centre for PEVC

On August 25, 2024, the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore (IIM-B), signed an important agreement with Mathew Cyriac, a former student and the Executive Chairman of Florintree Advisors Pvt Ltd. This partnership aims to establish India’s first Global Centre of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

INS Mumbai to Make Maiden Visit to Colombo

The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Mumbai is scheduled to visit Colombo, Sri Lanka, on August 26, 2024. This visit is important as it highlights the growing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka and showcases India’s dedication to regional security ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

What is Jan Aushadhi Scheme?

The Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) is a key initiative by the Indian government aimed at providing affordable, high-quality medicines to citizens. Through this program, medicines are made available at significantly reduced prices—often between 50% to 90% cheaper than ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Nagpur Researchers Discover New Plant Species in Ambagad

A new plant species, Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana, has been discovered by three botany teachers in the Ambagad forest, located in Bhandara district, Maharashtra. This species is a new addition to the Cleistanthus genus, which already has 134 known species worldwide. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Union Cabinet Approves BioE3 Biomanufacturing Policy

The Union Cabinet of India, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the BioE3 policy, which stands for “Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment”, on August 25, 2024.  This policy aims to use advancements in biotechnology to support India’s development ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

IISER Pune Developed CsPbBr3

Dr. Atikur Rahman’s research group at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Pune has created a new method for growing tiny crystals called CsPbBr3 nanoplatelets. These crystals are important because they can be used in devices ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India, and Indonesia Condemn Cross-Border Terrorism From Pakistan

India and Indonesia recently criticized the use of terrorist groups to carry out attacks across borders, focusing on Pakistan’s support for terror groups targeting Jammu and Kashmir. This issue was discussed during the sixth meeting of the India-Indonesia joint working ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

1835 Moon Hoax

On August 25, 1835, The New York Sun published a series of articles that claimed to reveal astonishing astronomical discoveries, including the existence of life on the moon. Although these stories were meant to be satirical, many people took them ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs