Current Context : Recently, Kochi city of Kerala, won the "City with the Most Sustainable Transport System" award at the 17th Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference, held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Theme: The conference focused on “Standardisation and Optimisation of Urban Transport Solutions.” Awards: Recognized cities for achievements in public, green, and intelligent transport. About Sustainable Transport System Award: Purpose: Recognizes cities for promoting eco-friendly, efficient urban transport. Organized by: Presented at the Urban Mobility India (UMI) Conference. Awarded for: Excellence in public transport, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing sustainable urban mobility.Read More
Current Context : The 5th National Water Awards 2023 ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, with the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, as the Chief Guest. Purpose: Recognize exemplary efforts in water conservation and management, aligning with the goal of "Jal Samridh Bharat." Categories : given for 09 categories viz Best State, Best District, Best Village Panchayat, Best Urban Local Body, Best School or College, Best Industry, Best Water User Association, Best Institution (other than school or college), and Best Civil Society. Winners: Best State (Odisha - 1st, Uttar Pradesh - 2nd, Gujarat & Puducherry - joint....Read More
Current Context : The Nobel Memorial Prize in economics was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson for their research into differences in prosperity between nations. They received the prize for their research into how institutions shape which countries become wealthy and prosperous — and how those structures came to exist in the first place. Acemoglu and Johnson work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Robinson conducts his research at the University of Chicago. ABOUT PRIZE : The economics prize is formally known as the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred....Read More
Current Context : U.S. scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its crucial role in how multicellular organisms grow and live. ABOUT MICRORNA MicroRNAs are small, non-coding RNA molecules, typically 21-22 nucleotides long, that do not code for proteins but regulate gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Role: miRNAs bind to messenger RNAs (mRNAs) to either silence them or degrade them, controlling protein production in cells. Discovery: Ambros and Ruvkun's pioneering research in Caenorhabditis elegansled to the identification of miRNAs, particularly the lin-4 and let-7 genes, which regulate other genes during developmental....Read More
Current Context : The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Mithun Chakraborty, actor and former Rajya Sabha MP, will receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for his significant contributions to Indian cinema. The award will be given during the 70th National Film Awards ceremony, making Chakraborty the 54th recipient of this prestigious honor. ABOUT AWARD It is the country’s highest film honour conferred for “Outstanding contribution for the growth and development of Indian cinema”. Established: In 1969, by the Indian government, in honor of Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema. Recognition: Awarded for lifetime contributions to the growth and development of....Read More
Current Context : The Ministry of Tourism in Government of India announced the winners of the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2024. ABOUT The annual Best Tourism Villages Competition, organised by the Ministry of Tourism. Aim : to recognise and honour villages that exemplify the qualities of an outstanding rural tourism destination. It showcases the renowned cultural and natural assets, preserves and promotes community-based values, goods, and lifestyles of the villages in India. It promotes the commitment of the villages towards sustainability in all of its aspects – economic, social, and environmental. The....Read More
Current Context : The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) received the prestigious 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force (UNIATF) Award for its extensive efforts in combating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improving mental health outcomes in India. This award acknowledges ICMR’s contributions towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially in health and well-being. About Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs): NCDs are chronic diseases not passed from person to person. They include cardiovascular diseases (heart attacks and strokes), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (like asthma), and diabetes. Global Impact: NCDs are a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally, leading to significant....Read More
Current Context : On 14th September 2024, during the Hindi Diwas Celebrations Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by the Hon’ble Home Minister and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah. This award has been given for the best performance in Official Language Hindi, to the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, in the category of Ministries / Departments with less than 300 personnel. ABOUT RAJBHASHA KIRTI AWARD It is a prestigious award in India recognizing excellence in the use of Hindi in official communications and administrative work. The Ministry of Home Affairs....Read More
Current Context : Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change presented the Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan award 2024. Aim : to create stronger partnerships, increase investment, and share responsibility for overcoming air pollution, with the global theme of "Together for Clean Air." RANKINGS Under the first category (million-plus population) : Indore ranked first, followed by Agra and Thane. Second category (3-10 lakh population) : Amravati secured first rank followed by Moradabad and Guntur. Third category (less than 3 lakh population) : Parwanoo secured the first rank, followed by Kala Amb and Angul.Read More
Current Context : Kerala Tourism was presented the globally acclaimed Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award 2024 for its online contest ‘Holiday Heist’ in the Digital Marketing Campaign category. Kerala Tourism was the only destination from India to bag the PATA Gold award this year. ABOUT PACIFIC ASIA TRAVEL ASSOCIATION (PATA) A not-for-profit membership association that promotes the responsible development of the Asia-Pacific travel and tourism industry. Founded in 1951 Headquarters: Bangkok, ThailandRead More
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