Month: May 2023

Japan puts missile defence on alert as North Korea warns of satellite launch, ‘Violating UNSC resolution’

Manish Kumar

Japan put its ballistic missile defences on alert and warned that it would shoot down any projectile that threatened its territory.  Nuclear-armed North Korea says it has completed its first military spy satellite and leader Kim Jong Un has approved final preparations for the launch.  Analysts say the satellite is part of a surveillance technology programme, that includes drones, meant to improve its ability to strike targets in the event of war.  North Korea has conducted a series of missile launches and weapons tests in recent months, including a new,…

Biden and McCarthy reach a final deal to avoid US default, now heads to Congress

Manish Kumar

Biden and McCarthy said that a final two-party deal to raise the US debt ceiling – and avoid a cataclysmic default.  In a statement, the speaker and other Republican congressional leaders touted the agreement as a “historic series of wins.”  Congressional opposition to the bill comes from an unlikely union of hard-right Republicans who wanted deeper spending cuts and progressive Democrats who wanted no reductions at all.  The countdown to the “X-date” means the legislation will have to clear Congress much more quickly than the normal timetable for even the…

World leaders congratulated Erdogan on his election victory including Modi, Putin, and Zelenskyy

Manish Kumar

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won re-election in a tense run-off. He won the second round of the election with 52.14 percent of the vote, beating his challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.  Vladimir Putin, Zelenskyy, and Narendra Modi joined by Western leaders, such as Rishi Sunak, Joe Biden, and Emmanuel Macron, took to Twitter to share congratulate Mr. Erdogan on his election win.  With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Turkey also holds increasing importance as the gatekeeper to the Black Sea and has been central in negotiating crucial deals to maintain the…

Next-gen navigational satellite GSLV NVS-1 NavIC launched successfully

Manish Kumar

ISRO successfully launched the second-generation navigation satellite series from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre.    NavIC is an Indian regional satellite navigation system similar to GPS that provides accurate and real-time navigation in India.  It offers navigational services for both general and strategic users, including the armed forces. The system was developed to meet the growing needs of the Civil Aviation sector.  NavIC is utilized in various domains such as terrestrial, aerial, and marine transportation, location-based services, personal mobility, resource monitoring, surveying and geodesy, and scientific…

India inaugurates new Parliament building

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the new Parliament building today On May 28, 2023. Modi led a procession carrying the “Sengol“ while traditional “nadaswaram” tunes played and Vedic mantras were chanted. It shows the symbol of faith and Trust. Centre To Launch New ₹75 Coin To Mark New Parliament Inauguration. He arrived at Gate No. 1, wearing traditional attire, and was greeted by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The new parliament house is a major step forward for India, and it is sure to be a popular tourist destination in the years to come.…

New Parliament building symbolises the mark of faith

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the new Parliament building today On May 28, 2023. Modi led a procession carrying the “Sengol“ while traditional “nadaswaram” tunes played and Vedic mantras were chanted. It shows the symbol of faith and Trust. The new parliament house is a major step forward for India, and it is sure to be a popular tourist destination in the years to come. The new Parliament building is a symbol of democratic strength and progress. It blends tradition with modernity. The inaugural ceremony is accompanied by priests from Karnataka’s Shringeri Math. PM Modi…

Secretary, Department of Water Resources Chairs Meeting Of National Level Steering Committee Of Atal Bhujal Yojana

Manish Kumar

The fourth meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of the Atal Bhujal Yojana was held in New Delhi today under the Chairmanship of Secretary, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) is being implemented as a Central Sector Scheme since April, 2020 in 8220 water stressed Gram Panchayats of 229 administrative blocks/Talukas in 80 districts of seven States, viz. Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh for five-year period (2020-25). The Committee reviewed the overall progress of…

Meri LiFE Mera Swachh Shehar

Manish Kumar

Swachhata is a habit that citizens have inculcated in their day-to-day lifestyle. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is an intrinsic part of urban swachhata and the campaign Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar has transformed into one such historic movement led by citizens. Nearly 13,000 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle (RRR) Centres that have opened nationwide so far, have witnessed more than 17 lakh citizens voluntarily donating their unused goods, old books, clothes, toys, etc. These items will be refurbished and recycled for reuse. For swachhta, citizens are going an extra mile to do whatever it takes to transform it into a jan…

Union Minister of Earth Sciences Engages Virtually with Scientists Stationed at Bharati Station in Antarctica

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Earth Sciences, Shri. Kiren Rijiju, visited the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR) today. The visit served to familiarize the Minister with the significant activities and initiatives undertaken by NCPOR. Throughout the day, a series of informative and engaging events were organized to showcase the crucial work carried out by the institution. A key highlight of the visit was an interactive session where the Minister engaged virtually with the dedicated team stationed at Bharati Station in Antarctica. Addressing NCPOR scientists and staff, Union Minister of…

Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia and Shri Yogi Adityanath inaugurate new Civil Enclave at Kanpur Airport

Manish Kumar

Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel along with Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and Gen. V.K Singh (Rtd.) MoS Ministry of Civil Aviation and Road Transport and Highways today inaugurated a new Civil Enclave with an enhanced passenger capacity at the Kanpur Airport. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in his address expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and said that under PM’s visionary leadership, a ‘New Uttar Pradesh’ is being built which is not only excelling in basic public infrastructure, but is also…