PM Modi Inaugurates Healthcare Projects at IIT Guwahati

India Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi marked his presence at the foundation stone laying ceremony at IIT Guwahati.

He introduced various projects in Healthcare Sector worth Rs 14,300 crores. These developmental projects were launched at the Research and Healthcare Facility of the university.

Modi also plans to visit the new building of AIMS Guwahati. Along with this, the Apke Dwar Ayushman scheme will also come up soon among other events lined up for him.

Nepal becomes founding member of International Big Cats Alliance

Nepal has become a founding member of the International Big Cats Alliance. During the launch of the alliance under Indias initiative, Minister for Energy Shakti Bahadur Basnet handed over the letter mentioning Nepal will be associated with the alliance as a founding member to Indian Minister for Forest and https://exam.pscnotes.com/Climate-change”>Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the alliance aimed at the conservation of seven big cats namely tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard, cheetah, jaguar and puma. India has assured support over five years with guaranteed funding of $100 million for the alliance.

The tiger Population in Nepal reached 335 in 2022 from 121 in 2010 as a result of the government working in PARTNERSHIP with local communities, security agencies and conservation partners. Nepal successfully achieved its goal of doubling the tiger population by 2022 as per its commitment made during the first tiger summit in 2010 in St Petersburg

Turkeys First Aircraft Carrier to Host Worlds First Mainly Unmanned Air Wing

The Turkish Navy has received the TCG Anadolu, its first aircraft carrier, which is expected to house the worlds first air wing made primarily of unmanned aircraft. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoan said the vessel would host many manned and unmanned aerial vehicles, with the TB3 from the Bayraktar family being the latest prototype tested on the carriers flight deck.

The TB3 is a naval drone with foldable wings designed for ship decks and short runways, while its line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight communications capabilities allow it to be operated from far away locations. The TCG Anadolu is based on Spains flagship, the Juan Carlos I, with a displacement of 27,436 tons and a top speed of about 21 knots

World Haemophilia Day 2023 Celebrated

World Haemophilia Day is remembered on April 17 every year. This day also signifies the birthday of Frank Schnabel, the founder of the World Federation of Haemophilia.

This day is to create awareness among all humans about the symptoms and healthcare facilities available to people suffering from blood disorders.

Bleeding that often occurs in knees, arms, mouth, gums, skin, etc is very dangerous in certain cases. With particular medications, blood clotting patterns can be controlled.

Modis Atmanirbhar Bharat to attain Energy Independence by 2047

The fifth largest economy in the world, India is likely to achieve energy independence by 2047. PM Narendra Modis Atmanirbhar Bharat will prove to be a gateway for future Growth.

This can only be possible through clean technology according to a report issued by a leading US Research Institute.

Talking about the current scenario, India is almost 80-85 per cent reliant on imports in order to fulfil its oil and coal requirements. However, a significant drop in clean energy costs is a great chance for the country to accelerate its in battery storage, RENEWABLE ENERGY, etc.

The Kashmir Files Wins Best Film Award at Dadasaheb Film Festival 2023

The film The Kashmir Files directed by Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has been shortlisted at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival 2023.

There were several big personalities who attended the event such as Rekha, Alia Bhatt, Vidya Balan, Varun Dhawan and media staff, ministers, etc.

The Film of the Year 2023 award was honoured for the RRR movie, directed by S. S. Rajamouli.

ASI Approves Archaeological Excavations at 31 Sites

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently shared a list of sites which include the Gulf of Kutch, Gujarat and the Gomti River in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Excavations are to be performed in 31 sites in total. Several sites are 16 in number and universities are also mentioned on the list. It comprises excavation projects in Pratima Garh and surrounding areas and Vembakottai in Tamil Nadu.

This is going to be undertaken by the respective state governments. One of the regions selected for the mission is Harwan in Srinagar, J&K. This area is an important part of Buddhist HISTORY as it is believed that the 4th Buddhist council was held here in the 1st or 2nd century CE.

India and Singapore initiate UPI-PayNow linkage

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Singapore PM Lee Hsien have launched the linkage of UPI and PayNow, their fast payment methods

In a virtual meeting, the Prime Ministers of both countries agree upon a joint venture to provide cross-border transactions.

As per a survey conducted by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), a record of 7.82 billion transactions is evident in UPI payments in 2022.

World Air Quality Index 2022 ranks India in 8th position

The Swiss-based company IQAir has released World Air Quality Index for the year 2022 where it has ranked India in the 8th position, earlier it was fifth.

African country Chad acquires the first position as it is the world’s most polluted country in the world.

India and Pakistan are on alert as they have the most polluted cities in the world amid depleting environmental conditions across the globe.

Silicon Valley Bank Collapse: The Biggest Bank Failure Since 2008

Startup-focused lender Silicon Valley Bank Financial Group became the largest bank to fail since the 2008 financial crisis, in a sudden collapse that roiled global markets, left billions of dollars belonging to companies and investors stranded

Silicon Valley Bank, the nations 16th largest bank, collapsed on Friday, forcing a government takeover and calling into question the fate of almost $175 billion in customer deposits.

Signature Bank, the 29th-largest bank in the U.S., also closed its doors, suggesting the financial panic had spread.

Many bank stocks plummeted in early trading. First Republic Bank dropped 65% before trading was halted; Western Alliance Bancorp fell almost 60%. Charles Schwab, the eight-largest U.S. bank, dropped nearly 10%.

Modis Atmanirbhar Bharat to attain Energy Independence by 2047

The fifth largest economy in the world, India is likely to achieve energy independence by 2047. PM Narendra Modis Atmanirbhar Bharat will prove to be a gateway for future Growth.

This can only be possible through clean technology according to a report issued by a leading US Research Institute.

Talking about the current scenario, India is almost 80-85 per cent reliant on imports in order to fulfil its oil and coal requirements. However, a significant drop in clean energy costs is a great chance for the country to accelerate its in battery storage, RENEWABLE ENERGY, etc.