Friday, May 1
Home>>Article (Page 96)

Category: Article
ArticleInternationalLatest NewsNews

Ukraine Invasion: European Nations Curb Airspace For Russia

Pooja YadavMarch 4, 20220

Countries have started blockading their airspace for aircraft operated or registered by Russia in recent times, within the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The use of airspace has become a vital tool by countries to affirm they absorb geopolitical conflicts. Following the Balakot airstrikes, Pakistan closed its airspace to India. The European nations closed their airspace last year for flights from Belarus after it forced a plane to land to arrest a dissenting journalist.   Ukraine had earlier closed its airspace for Russia in 2015. 29 countries have issued Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and disallowed the utilization of their airspace to Russian planes apart from Ukraine. Countries Closed Their Airspace For Russia? As far as the sources are concerned, countr...

Read More
ArticleBJPElectionsIndiaPoliticsTMC

Bengal Civic Poll: BJP Leader Calls State Election Commission ‘Slave’ Of Trinamool Amid Violence

Snehashish RoyMarch 3, 20220

BJP leader Anirban Ganguly has slammed chief minister Mamata Banerjee for inflicting violence during civic body elections. He alleged that the state election commission is behaving like a slave to the state government. Ganguly called the state election commissioner (SEC) Saurab Das a "slave of Trinamool Congress." "Saurab Das is a slave of the party (TMC); he has no existence of his own. The Supreme Court and the Kolkata High Court should introspect (the alleged violence) because when we filed a plea seeking deployment of Central security forces for conduction of free and fair elections, it was dismissed," he said while speaking to ANI. He further provided details of the civic body poll violence in West Bengal. He said everyone in the country saw it on social media. He also expre

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

Ministry Of Women And Child Development Celebrates International Women’s Day Week; Check Out Schedule

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

The women and child development ministry is celebrating International Women’s Day week from March 1 as a component of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. As a part of this week-long celebration, various events and social media campaigns that will cover a spread of themes that may be associated with women’s empowerment and safety are being organized by the Ministry. This event is being organized in partnership with the Bureau of Police Research and Development, with the goal of raising awareness of women’s safety and security. The objective of organizing this event is to celebrate progress toward gender equality and women’s empowerment which is indeed an important concept to realise while also critically reflecting on the achievements and striving for gender equality.   On 2nd ...

Read More
ArticleFoodForce MajeureHealthInternationalSocietyTrending

Ukraine-Russia War: Middle-East Food Crisis Rises; Yemen, Egypt To Suffer Most

Sonia SolankiMarch 3, 20220

War in any part of the globe doesn't affect the people of two countries only, it affects the whole of humanity as it encircles the issue of survival. Food is the core element and a necessity for survival.  Due to the Ukraine-Russia war, the people of the Middle East are facing major hikes in the prices of wheat. If reports are believed then it can lead to major hunger and food crises in countries like Yemen, Egypt and Lebanon. Ukraine-Russia: Key Suppliers Of Grains Both Ukraine and Russia account for 25% of the global wheat exports. Middle-Eastern countries are far more dependent on Ukraine and Russia. Egypt imports 90% of its wheat from Ukraine and Russia. It is the largest importer of wheat. Whereas, Yemen imports 27% of wheat grain from Ukraine and 8% from Russia. Already due ...

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

MSME Ministry Celebrates Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: Here Are Some Hightlights

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

The ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) is celebrating its iconic week as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ initiative. The event was inaugurated on February 28, 2022,  and to run till March 6, 2022. Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its people, culture and achievements. As a part of the celebrations, the MSME ministry has planned a series of commemorative events and activities. During the long-lasting week, the ministry will launch a clinical test of the national level awareness programme – Sambhav. From February 28 to March 31, around one lakh students from 1,300 colleges in India will be motivated to come up with entrepreneurship concepts. Participants fr...

Read More
ArticleIndiaNews

Gujrat Defense Expo 2022: iDEX To Indicate Start-Ups, Award Winner

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

Defence Expo 2022 are going to be held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 10 to 14 March. One of the Defence Expo 2022s top highlights is Invest4iDEX. At Defence Expo 2022, during its flagship event Manthan, iDEX is prepared to indicate its start-ups and award its winner. During this event, start-ups are able to pitch their ideas ahead of a live audience of reputable investors and venture capitalists. Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) will be signed by iDEX with three new partner incubators, all of which are leaders in science, venture development, and technology. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX). It provides a consistent platform for stakeholders within the aerospace and defence sectors. iDEX behaves as an umbrella organi...

Read More
ArticleInternationalLatest NewsNewsPolitics

“Ukraine Applies For EU Membership Under Special Circumstances”-Read On…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, recently asked European Union (EU) to permit Ukraine to right away become a member, under a special procedure. Key Points Following the request, President of European Council Charles Michel noted that, the council will need to “seriously study Ukraine’s request for EU membership”. Ukraine has filed the membership application because it defends against Russian invasion. The European bloc has also decided to send USD 450 million in military aid to Ukraine, other than humanitarian support. Ceasefire Talks Officials from Russia and Ukraine met at the Belarusian border for ceasefire talks. While, Western countries are constantlycoming together to further weaken and isolate Russia economically and diplomatically as well. Military of Ukrain...

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

“Union Minister Presents ICT Awards”-Know More…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

the Union Minister of State for Education, Annpurna Devi, presented the National Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Awards 2022 on 1st march 2022. the Award was supposed to be presented to 49 teachers across India. Brief: On the occasion, minister of state for education observed that, National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 emphasizes on extensive use of technology in teaching and learning processes, increasing access for DIVYANG students and removing language barriers, together with educational planning and management. She also congratulated all the teachers who were awarded for his or her efforts and innovation within the field of education and promoting technology outreach in their schools even during COVID-19 pandemic. Significance of the award Recognition

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

“NITI Aayog Lowers Logistics Cost By ULIP”-Know About ULIP…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

According to NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant, the logistics cost is lowered down by leveraging the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP). The logistic cost is currently at 13-14% of GDP. Highlights It may be brought down by bringing all mode of transportation under single window by connecting all logistics stakeholders from ministries, enterprises and associations. ULIP are a serious game changer for Indian logistics landscape by assisting just-in-time inventory management, identification of cheaper logistic modes eliminating tedious documentation process, cargo movement monitoring, and improving international competitiveness. National Logistics Portal (NLP) is prepared to be integrated with ULIP, so as to form the multi-modal logistics ecosystem more efficient. Backgrou

Read More
ArticleInternationalLatest NewsNews

“GOES-T Satellite Launched By NOAA”-Know Some Facts…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

On March 1, the GOES-T satellite was commenced space on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Florida’s promontory Space Force Station. GOES-T is that the latest spacecraft within the USD 11.7 billion Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES)-R series launched by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The satellite is on its thanks to geosynchronous orbit, approximately 35,900 kilometres above Earth. After having reached geosynchronous orbit, it'll be renamed as GOES-18. Then, it'll start a lengthy commissioning period. It will be initially placed around 89.5 degrees west longitude, which is that the central us, where it'll commence post-launch testing for the subsequent few months. In May, it'll be placed approximately 137 deg...

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

“Ashneer Grover Resigns”-Know Some Facts…

Pooja YadavMarch 3, 20220

Co-founder and decision maker of BharatPe, Ashneer Grover, resigned from company, days after BharatPe terminated the services of his wife and head of controls, Madhuri Jain Grover, over alleged financial irregularities. Highlights Following the resignation of Ashneer Grover, company noted to reserves the proper to require action on the idea of report findings. Ashneer Grover resigned, after he received the agenda for upcoming meeting that included submission of PWC report on his conduct and considering actions supported it. BharatPe has been conducting a governance review. it's roped in risk advisory firm Alvarez and Marsal, business firm PwC and house Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas and Co, in a very bid to probe alleged funds misappropriation and company governance issues un...

Read More
ArticleIndiaLatest NewsNews

Centre Launches E-Billing System To Simplify Business Practices

Pooja YadavMarch 2, 20220

Union minister of finance Nirmala Sitharaman will launch the electronic bill (e-Bill) processing system under the Digital India eco-system and easy doing business. This e-governance initiative was announced within the Budget 2022-23 by Sitharaman. Across all departments and central ministries, the e- Bill system is implemented. Implementing this technique will help in enhancing efficiency, transparency, and a paperless-faceless payment system. Through this technique, contractors and suppliers can submit their claims online and it'll be trackable on a real-time basis. The launch of this electronic bill (e-Bill) processing system will happen in the capital of India as a part of the 46th Civil Accounts Day celebrations. About Electronic Billing Electronic billing also refe...

Read More