World Tuna Day 2023 – Its History And Significance
World Tuna Day is celebrated on May 2nd every year to promote sustainable fishing practices and raise public awareness of the value of tuna seafood. The world’s most popular fish, tuna is consumed everywhere and plays an essential role to the health of the marine ecology.
The commemoration of this day honours the accomplishments of fishing communities, scientists, and environmentalists who collaborated to save tuna species all around the world and develop sustainable fishing methods. Read the complete article here
Union Budget 2023-24 Introduces MISHTI Scheme for Mangrove Conservation
On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a new scheme called MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes) in the Union Budget 2023-24. The scheme aims to promote mangrove conservation and provide tangible benefits to the local communities living in these areas. Read the complete article here
Ayushman Bharat Yojana – Comprehensive Healthcare For Underprivileged In India
The yearly observance of Ayushman Bharat Diwas on April 30th aims to promote the ideas of the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, a scheme that is in accordance with India’s goal to accomplish the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Ayushman Bharat Diwas is a symbol of the Indian government’s success in achieving its objectives through the Ayushman Bharat Yojana. Budget allocated for this program is Rs 7200 crore. Read the complete article here
Labour Day 2023, Check Date, Theme, History And Significance
Labour Day is a special holiday celebrated on May 1st every year. It is a global holiday observed in over 80 countries to acknowledge the contributions of the labour movement. This day is also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day. The holiday celebrates the importance of work and the achievements made by the labour movement. It is called Labour Day in some countries to honour the hard work and dedication of the working individuals towards society. Read the complete article here
NTPC and NPCIL Sign An Agreement for Joint Development of Nuclear Power Plants
On May 1, India made further strides towards clean energy sources as the National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) signed a supplementary joint venture agreement with the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL).
The agreement aims to develop nuclear power projects in the country, with a focus on two pressurised heavy-water reactor (PHWR) projects: the Chutka Madhya Pradesh Atomic Power Project (2×700 MW) and the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW). These projects were identified as part of fleet mode nuclear projects. Read the complete article here
India To Join International Climate Action In Civil Aviation From 2027
According to a recent announcement, India will begin participating in the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and the Long-Term Aspirational Goals (LTAG) in 2027 at a meeting of the Parliament’s Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Civil Aviation in New Delhi, chaired by Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia. Read the complete article here
Russian Poet Maria Stepanova Wins Leipzig Book Prize 2023
Stepanova, born in Moscow in 1972, has been an outspoken critic of Vladimir Putin’s administration. In an interview with German public broadcaster RBB, Stepanova expressed her admiration for Ukraine’s resistance to the invasion and described it as a battle of “good versus evil.” Stepanova’s novel “In Memory of Memory,” which explores themes of Stalinism and the collapse of the Soviet Union, was nominated for the Booker Prize in 2021. Read the complete article here
IIT Madras Researchers Develop Machine Learning Tool To Detect Tumour In Brain & Spinal Cord
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras developed GBMDriver, a machine learning-based computational tool, to improve the detection of tumours that cause cancer in the brain and spinal cord. The tool’s primary purpose is to discover driver and passenger alterations in glioblastoma, a rapidly developing tumour. This tool is completely free. Read the complete article here
New GST Regulations 2023 for Businesses with Turnover of Over ₹100 Crore
From May 1, 2023, businesses in India with an annual turnover of Rs 100 crore or more will be required to follow a new GST regulation. Under this rule, electronic invoices must be uploaded on the Invoice Registration Portal (IRP) within seven days of issuance. The IRP will verify the authenticity of these invoices and assign them a unique Invoice Reference Number for GST purposes. Read the complete article here
MoA&FW and NAFED launch Millets Experience Centre (MEC)
The inauguration of the ‘Millets Experience Centre (MEC),’ a unique initiative, took place today at Dilli Haat, INA, New Delhi, and was commemorated by the Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, and Shri Rajbir Singh, Managing Director of NAFED. The Millets Experience Centre was established by NAFED in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to promote millets and raise public awareness about their benefits.
The launch of the ‘Millets Experience Centre (MEC)’ at Dilli Haat in New Delhi was commemorated by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Shri Rajbir Singh, Managing Director, NAFED. NAFED collaborated with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (MoA&FW) to establish the Millets Experience Centre. The aim of the Centre is to promote awareness and encourage the adoption of Millets among the general public.
The United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023) after India’s proposal, supported by 72 countries. The Government of India has been working on ‘mission mode’ to promote millets as a crop that is beneficial to farmers, the environment, and consumers.
The establishment of the consumer-oriented Millets Experience Centre is a ministry-led initiative that not only promotes the dietary benefits of the ancient grain but also popularizes millets or Shree Anna as a nutritional powerhouse suitable for cooking a variety of dishes, such as Millets dosa, Millets pasta, etc. Customers can also purchase a variety of ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products from local millet start-ups at the MEC, which provides a unique dining experience.
More than 15,000 people joined the ‘Yoga Mahotsav’ in Jaipur
More than 15,000 yoga enthusiasts, along with dignitaries, gathered at Shri Bhawani Niketan Shiksha Samiti to perform Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) and celebrate the Yoga Mahotsav. The event was held to mark 50 days until the International Day of Yoga in 2023.
The participants performed CYP in unison, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere. The event was attended by several dignitaries including the Governor of Rajasthan, Shri Kalraj Mishra, and Union Ministers, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Shri Kailash Choudhary, and Dr Munjpara Mahendrabhai Kalubhai. MPs such as Shri Subhash Chandra Baheria, Shri Ramcharan Bohra, Dr Manoj Rajoria, Shri Hanuman Beniwal, Shri Bhagirath Choudhary, and Km. also graced the occasion.
PARTICIPATION OF INDIAN AIR FORCE IN EXERCISE INIOCHOS-23
From 24 April to 4 May 2023, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to join Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will take place at the Andravida Air Base in Greece, with four Su-30 MKI and two C-17 aircraft from the IAF participating.
The primary objective of this exercise is to boost international cooperation and interoperability amongst the participating Air Forces. During the exercise, the contingents will engage in a realistic combat scenario that involves multiple types of air and surface assets. Furthermore, it will provide an opportunity for the participating Air Forces to interact professionally and gain valuable insights into each other’s best practices.
