From ways and means to achieve the ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ goal to reforms brought about by the NDA government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 78th Independence Day, laid out a roadmap for the country for the coming years. He said his…

As India approaches August 15, the nation prepares to celebrate its 78th Independence Day. This day marks the historic moment in 1947 when India achieved freedom from British colonial rule after a prolonged struggle. It is a time to honour the sacrifices of the freedom fighters who fought tirelessly for the country’s independence. Independence Day…

India is critical in determining the success of the SDGs, globally. At the UN Sustainable Development Summit in 2015, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted, “Sustainable development of one-sixth of humanity will be of great consequence to the world and our beautiful planet. It will be a world of fewer challenges and greater hope; and, more…

The Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative by the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of independence. The celebration is marked by several themes, each focusing on different aspects of India’s journey over the last seven and a half decades. There are the key themes: 1. Vishva Guru Bharat ‘A guru…

India and Pakistan, formed from the Partition of British India in August 1947, have had a contentious relationship since their inception. The core issue driving their conflicts is Kashmir. Pakistan’s demand for Kashmir, a Muslim-majority region, to join it contrasts with India’s insistence on retaining Kashmir to maintain its multi-religious and multi-ethnic identity. This discord…

Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment. Previous Roles and Experience Poundrik’s extensive background includes serving as Additional Chief Secretary…

Jama Masjid, one of India’s most renowned mosques, stands as a remarkable testament to Mughal architecture and heritage. Located in Old Delhi, this grand mosque attracts numerous visitors and scholars interested in its historical and cultural significance. This article presents a general knowledge quiz to test your understanding of Jama Masjid’s history, architecture, and other…

Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU with the Small Business Administration (SBA) of the Government of the United States of America to promote Cooperation on Small and Medium-size Enterprises (SMEs). MoU signed The MoU was signed between Secretary, Ministry of MSME  S. C. L Das and…