Plastic Overshoot Day 2024
The 2024 Plastic Overshoot Day marks the point where the world’s production of plastic waste exceeds its capacity to manage it safely, projected to occur…
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Election Commission Eases Voting Process for Kashmiri Migrant Voters
The Election Commission of India has simplified the voting process for Kashmiri migrants in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, particularly for those in the…
UPI Rule Change
The recent rule change by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) now allows money stored in Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs) to be used across any…
World Cybercrime Index
The World Cybercrime Index ranks countries based on the severity and type of cybercrimes prevalent within their territories. India’s position as 10th in the global…
Ukraine’s Controversial Conscription Law
Ukraine’s parliament recently passed a controversial conscription law aimed at boosting the ranks of its military forces amidst ongoing conflicts with Russia. This new legislation,…
Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS)
The Indian Ocean Observing System (IndOOS), established in 2006, is an essential network designed to monitor the Indian Ocean’s marine and atmospheric conditions. It includes…
India Expands Strategic Ties and Arms Exports with New Military Attachés
India is enhancing its global strategic posture and military diplomacy by deploying new defence attachés across key regions including Ethiopia, Mozambique, Ivory Coast, Philippines, Armenia,…
India Emerges as Fourth Largest Exporter of Digitally Delivered Services
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Chandrayaan-3 Awarded John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration
The Chandrayaan-3 mission team, operated by India’s ISRO, has been honored with the 2024 John L. ‘Jack’ Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration, acknowledging their…
