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National PM laid foundation stone and inaugurated various development projects in Sikar ⇒ The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation various development projects in Sikar, Rajasthan on 27 July 2023. The various development projects are: 1.25 lakh PM Kisan Samriddhi Kendras (PMKSKs): » In a significant move […]

National SemiconIndia 2023 ⇒ The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated SemiconIndia 2023 at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on 28 July 2023. ‘SemiconIndia 2023’ exhibition: The ‘SemiconIndia 2023’ exhibition was inaugurated at Gandhinagar by Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel on 25 July 2023. This exhibition marked the start of Semicon India 2023’s

National Chief Justices of High Courts ⇒ Vide Notifications of even number dated 24 July 2023, in exercise of power conferred by the Constitution of India, the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu after consultation with Chief Justice of India, appoints the following High Court Judges as Chief Justices of High Courts: Shri Justice Devendra

National 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) ⇒ Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia, Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel inaugurated Heli Summit 2023 in Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh on 25 July 2023. Organized by: The 5th Helicopter & Small Aircraft Summit (Heli Summit 2023) was jointly organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, in

National Santiniketan and the Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas added to list of World Heritage sites ⇒ India inscribed 2 properties on the UNESCO’s World Heritage List in the 45th Extended World Heritage Committee meeting at Riyadh (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) on 10-25 September 2023. These two World Heritage Sites are: Shantiniketan The Sacred Ensembles

National Centre launches Technological Advancements in Crop Insurance to Empowering Farmers and Streamlining Operations in PMFBY ⇒ The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched several new technological initiatives under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana to empower farmers and streamlining the operations. Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar launched

National First ever “Credit Guarantee Scheme” for Livestock Sector ⇒ First ever “Credit Guarantee Scheme” for Livestock Sector has been launched for rebooting rural economy by leveraging Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise (MSMEs). Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the Credit Guarantee Scheme under Animal Husbandry

National IMD’s Heat Index ⇒ India Meteorological Department (IMD) has launched the Heat Index on experimental basis. Key Points: The experimental Heat Index has been launched by IMD to provide general guidance for the regions within India where, the apparent temperature/feel like temperature (considering the impact of humidity along with the temperature) are on the

National Festival of Libraries 2023 ⇒ The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the unique ‘Festival of Libraries 2023’ in New Delhi on August 5, 2023. The two-day event was held on 5th – 6th August 2023 at Hall No. 5 Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organized by: The Festival was organized by the Ministry

National 25th Director General of Indian Coast Guard ⇒ DG Rakesh Pal has been appointed as the 25th Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). About DG Rakesh Pal: DG Rakesh Pal is an alumnus of the Indian Naval Academy and joined Indian Coast Guard in January 1989. The Officer holds the recognition of