UN International Year 2022 Every year, the United Nations chooses several topics that will become a focus area for one year. In 2022, these topics are glass and artisanal fishery. The spotlight on glass is meant to highlight how a traditional product can be a part of sustainable development. The United Nations General Assembly has declared 2022 as: International Year […]
1 January – India begins its two-year tenure (2021–22) as a non-permanent member of the UNSC. 2 January – India approves two coronavirus vaccines, Bharat Biotech’s “Covaxin” and the Oxford/AstraZeneca “Covishield”, for emergency use. Experts raised questions over the efficacy of Covaxin and a lack of transparency in trials. 4 January – Instant messaging app […]
Global GDP ranking of India India is the fourth largest economy on the basis of GDP on PPP. The top 10 countries of the world as per GDP (Million Dollar) on PPP are as follows: 1 China 25,360 2 United States 19,490 3 India 9,474 4 Japan 5,443 5 Germany 4,199 6 Russia 4,016 7 […]
India won ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup final by defeating England by four-wickets to win the at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on February 5, 2021. It was also a record-extending fifth U-19 title for India. India chased down a target of 190 runs in 47.4 overs, reaching 195 for six. Nishant Sindhu […]
The Padma Awards are conferred by the President of India at ceremonial functions which are held at Rashtrapati Bhawan usually around March/ April every year. In 2022, the President has approved conferment of 128 Padma Awards including 2 duo case (in a duo case, the Award is counted as one) as per list below. The […]
Jamsetji Tata– Tata Group founder Jamsetji Tata emerged as the world’s biggest philanthropist in the last century by donating $102 billion, as per a list of top 50 givers prepared by the Hurun Report and EdelGive Foundation. Tata is the only Indian in the top 10 of the list. The only other Indian among the […]
Pandit Jasraj– Pandit Jasraj died on 17 August 2020. He was an Indian classical vocalist, belonging to the Mewati gharana .His musical career spanned 75 years resulting in national and international fame, respect and numerous major awards and accolades. His legacy includes memorable performances of classical and semi-classical vocal music, classical and devotional music, albums and film soundtracks, innovations […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India on December 6. Although the visit was short, he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed various issues of bilateral interest including the ongoing delivery of the S-400 missile defence systems. Putin’s visit is seen as an effort to repair the damage done to the relationship over the […]
At a time when modern democracy is facing multifaceted challenges globally it was a timely call from the United States to organize the Summit for Democracy. The Summit for Democracy was a virtual summit hosted by the United States “to renew democracy at home and confront autocracies abroad” on December 9–10, 2021. Leaders of more […]
