NITI Aayog organized a National Workshop on “Strengthening Senior Citizen Care in India” at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on 27th September 2024, in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (MoSJE), Government of India, and the Department of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Kerala. The purpose of the workshop …
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The 2024 edition of the annual apex-level international conference of the Indian Navy – the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue (IPRD) – will be held in New Delhi on 03, 04 and 05 October 2024. It follows the recently concluded Goa Maritime Symposium 2024, which was conducted by the Indian Navy on …
Read More »INDEX OF EIGHT CORE INDUSTRIES (BASE: 2011-12=100) FOR AUGUST, 2024
The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) declined by 1.8per cent (provisional) in August, 2024 as compared to the Index in August, 2023. The production of Steel and Fertilizers recorded positive growth in August 2024. The details of annual indices, monthly indices and growth rates are provided at Annex I …
Read More »Food Corporation of India (FCI) transforms supply chain management system under Anna Darpan
As a part of 100 Days Achievements of Department of Food and Public Distribution under Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, the Food Corporation of India (FCI) has embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation initiative to modernize its existing supply chain management system, known as the ‘Depot Online …
Read More »Press Note on EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) compiled and released the 7th consecutive issue of the publication “EnviStats India 2024: Environment Accounts” on 30th September, 2024 in accordance with the SEEA (System of Environmental- Economic Accounting) Framework which is an agreed international framework for the compilation of the Environment Economic accounts. …
Read More »INDIAN ARMY CONDUCTED “ARMY SPORTS CONCLAVE”
The Indian Army hosted the much-anticipated “Army Sports Conclave” today, highlighting the role of Indian Army in India’s sporting ecosystem. As India sets its sight on hosting the 2036 Olympics, the Army Sports Conclave serves as a crucial platform to align efforts and contribute to this national mission. The conclave, with an …
Read More »AIR CHIEF MARSHAL AP SINGH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh took over as Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) at a ceremony at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today. The CAS was commissioned on 21 December 1984 in fighter stream of the IAF. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College …
Read More »MCX records turnover of Rs.11500.19 crores in Commodity Futures & Rs.41185.91 crores in Options
GOLD Oct-24 futures contract gains by 0.04% and SILVER Dec-24 futures contract drops by 0.86%, while CRUDEOIL Oct-24 futures contract gains by 0.35% : Bullion Index MCXBULLDEX Oct-24 futures was reached at 18801 point Mumbai : India’s leading commodity derivatives exchange, Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has recorded turnover of Rs.52687.43 …
Read More »CSIR-CDRI and Zydus Join Forces for Chronic Kidney Disease Osteoporosis Drug
Based on research conducted at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI), Lucknow and data from antibody-based therapies (biologics), a protein Sclerostin, has emerged as a promising drug target for treating Chronic kidney disease (CKD) induced osteoporosis as well as postmenopausal osteoporosis. Studies suggest that the protein Sclerostin plays a key role in the …
Read More »Empowered Panchayats will form the foundation of a developed India: Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel inaugurated National Workshop on the People’s Plan Campaign 2024 – Sabki Yojana Sabka Vikas at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The Ministry of Panchayati Raj organized a National Workshop on the People’s Plan Campaign 2024 – Sabki …
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