Harshada Sharad Garud created history at the IWF Junior World Championships in Heraklion, Greece, by becoming the first Indian woman to win gold.  Highlights: With 153 kilos lifted, she won the 45-kilogram weight category, including 70 kilograms in Snatch and 83 kilograms in Clean and Jerk. On the first day of the competition, Garud led India to a medal, leaving eight competitors behind. Turkey's Bektas Cansu took silver, while Moldova's Teodora-Luminita Hincu bronze. Anjali Patel, the second Indian in the same weight division, finished sixth with 148 kilos, including 67 kgs in snatch and ..read more

On May 4th, International Firefighter's Day is commemorated to honor firefighting professionals who have died on duty.  Highlights: On May 4th, International Firefighter's Day is commemorated to honor firefighting professionals who have died on duty. This day's primary goal is to honor and recognize professional firefighters worldwide. They protect the community and the environment by putting their life on the line for the most dangerous occupations. International Firefighters Day was established after a horrific incident in Linton, Australia. On December 2, 1998, a historic tragedy occur ..read more

The Impact Rankings for 2022 have been announced by the Times Higher Education (THE). India has eight universities in the top 300 universities in the world.  Highlights: The Impact Rankings for 2022 have been announced by the Times Higher Education (THE). India has eight universities in the top 300 universities in the world. Western Sydney University (Australia) is ranked first, followed by Arizona State University (USA) and Western University (Canada) (Canada). The rankings attracted a record 1,524 universities from 110 nations this year. In Australia, Western Sydney University took firs ..read more

At Cochin Shipyard Limited, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways will develop and build India's first indigenous hydrogen-fueled electric vessels (CSL). Highlights: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said India's first indigenous hydrogen-fueled electric vessels would be developed and built at Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), setting off the country's efforts toward green shipping. The project, according to Sonowal, would be carried out by the Cochin Shipyard in collaboration with Indian partners. The shipyard has already begun laying the groundwork in ..read more

According to a government order, former petroleum secretary Tarun Kapoor has been appointed as an adviser to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  Highlights: On November 30, 2021, Kapoor, a 1987-batch IAS official from the Himachal Pradesh cadre, retired as secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural gas. Mr. Tarun Kapoor has been appointed as an advisor to the Prime Minister in the PM's Office, in the rank and scale of Secretary to the Government of India, for two years from starting by the Cabinet Appointments Committee. Both senior bureaucrats, Hari Ranjan Rao and Atish Chandra have b ..read more

Every year on May 3rd, the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day.  Highlights: World Press Day is another name for it. The day also honors journalists who have died in the line of duty.  The theme for this year's World Press Freedom Day is "Journalism under Digital Siege," highlighting the several ways journalism is threatened by surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists and the implications for public faith in digital communications. In Punta Del Este, Uruguay, on May 2-5, 2022, UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay will organize the annual World Press Freedom Day ..read more

Every year on May 3rd, the world commemorates World Press Freedom Day.  Highlights: World Press Day is another name for it. The day also honors journalists who have died in the line of duty.  The theme for this year's World Press Freedom Day is "Journalism under Digital Siege," highlighting the several ways journalism is threatened by surveillance and digitally-mediated attacks on journalists and the implications for public faith in digital communications. In Punta Del Este, Uruguay, on May 2-5, 2022, UNESCO and the Republic of Uruguay will organize the annual World Press Freedom Day ..read more

The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.  Highlights: The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet. To protect Maharashtra's genetic resources, including marine diversity, native agriculture seeds, and animal variety. These seven focal areas will get Rs 172.39 crores over the next five years. The Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board (MSBB) will implement the initiative, overseen by committees led by the chief secretary and senior secretary (forests).  The M ..read more

The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet.  Highlights: The 'Maharashtra Gene Bank,' a first-of-its-kind project in India, was approved by the Maharashtra Cabinet. To protect Maharashtra's genetic resources, including marine diversity, native agriculture seeds, and animal variety. These seven focal areas will get Rs 172.39 crores over the next five years. The Maharashtra State Biodiversity Board (MSBB) will implement the initiative, overseen by committees led by the chief secretary and senior secretary (forests).  The M ..read more

By the first week of July 2022, the 'Manipur Super 50' project should be completely operational for the first cohort of 50 students. Highlights: The Indian Army's Red Shield Division, under the auspices of Spear Corps, has signed a tripartite agreement with the State Bank of India Foundation (SBIF) and the National Integrity and Educational Development Organization (NIEDO) to establish the 'Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness' in Bishnupur, Manipur.  By the first week of July 2022, the 'Manipur Super 50' project should be completely operational for the first cohort of 50 student ..read more