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Govt to launch e-CARe website for families of Indians who die abroad

Govt to launch e-CARe website for families of Indians who die abroad: The Union government will launch a Portal called e-CARe (e-Clearance for Interlife Remains) on August 3rd, 2023, to facilitate the speedy repatriation of bodies of Indians who die abroad. e-CARe stands for e-Clearance for Interlife Remains and aims to avoid the delay in transporting dead […]

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Indian Railways & IIT-Madras ink MoU for 5G testbed

Indian Railways & IIT-Madras ink MoU for 5G testbed: The Ministry of Railways and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) signed a memorandum of understanding ((MoU) to establish the India 5G testbed at the Indian Railway Institute of Signal Engineering and Telecommunications (IRISET) in Secunderabad; the facility would be dedicated to the testing

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President of india inaugurates ‘unmesha’ and ‘utkarsh’ festivals

President of india inaugurates ‘unmesha’ and ‘utkarsh’ festivals: The President of India commenced the ‘Unmesha‘ International Literature Festival and the ‘Utkarsh‘ Festival of Folk and Tribal Performing Arts in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. These festivals, organised by the Sahitya Akademi and the Sangeet Natak Akademi, both aim to celebrate inclusivity and cultural diversity in the region.

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Noted Marathi poet Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor passes away

Noted Marathi poet Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor passes away: Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor, often known as Na Dho Mahanor, was a well-known Marathi poet and lyricist. He was 81. Mahanor was best known for his poems and lyrics for Marathi movies. Born in 1942, Namdeo Dhondo Mahanor was awarded Padma Shri in 1991. He has also served

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India to grow at average 6.7% per year from FY24 to FY31: S&P Global

India to grow at average 6.7% per year from FY24 to FY31: S&P Global: The analysis, titled “Look Forward: India’s Moment,” by S&P Global, forecasts India’s economic growth trajectory from fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) to fiscal year 31 (FY31). The country is set to remain the fastest-growing large economy, with an expected GDP growth rate

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Services PMI at over 13-year high in July

Services PMI at over 13-year high in July: In July, India’s services sector experienced a significant rebound, achieving its highest growth in 13 years. The recovery was driven by robust demand and new business gains, leading to an increase in the S&P Global India Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to a record high of 62.3.

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Pakistan Approves New Security Pact with the US, Signaling a Fresh Start in Defense Cooperation

Pakistan Approves New Security Pact with the US, Signaling a Fresh Start in Defense Cooperation: In a significant development, the federal cabinet of Pakistan has quietly approved the signing of a new security pact with the United States. The Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CIS-MOA) will pave the path for stronger defence links

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Durand Cup 2023: Date, Teams, Schedule, Fixtures and Points Table

Durand Cup 2023: Date, Teams, Schedule, Fixtures and Points Table-– On August 3, the 132nd edition of Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup 2023, began. The event this year is unique in that it features 24 clubs from the Indian Super League, I-League, and the Armed Forces. This number of teams is an increase

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Government launches Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme for dispute settlement

Government launches Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme for dispute settlement: The Ministry of Finance’s Department of Expenditure has created the Vivad se Vishwas 2.0 scheme, also known as the Contractual problems initiative, to resolve long-standing contractual problems between the government and government undertakings. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 This initiative was announced during the

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GM Gukesh overtakes Viswanathan Anand to become highest Indian in FIDE rankings

GM Gukesh overtakes Viswanathan Anand to become highest Indian in FIDE rankings: D. Gukesh, a 17-year-old chess prodigy, has surpassed Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand to become India’s top-ranked chess player in the live world rankings. Gukesh accomplished this milestone by defeating Mistradin Iskandarov in the second round of the FIDE World Cup, moving to ninth place

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