“IMPORTANT DAYS”

National Statistics Day 2024

National Statistics Day is celebrated in India every year on June 29th. This day honors the birth anniversary of Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, a renowned statistician and economist. The day aims to raise awareness about the importance of statistics in socio-economic planning and policy-making.

The 2024 Theme

For the 18th National Statistics Day in 2024, the theme is “Use of data for decision-making”. This theme highlights the crucial role that accurate data plays in informing important decisions at all levels of society and government.

International Day of the Tropics 2024

The International Day of the Tropics, observed annually on June 29, is a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible diversity and importance of the world’s tropical regions. This special day aims to raise global awareness about the unique challenges and opportunities faced by tropical areas, while highlighting their crucial role in our planet’s ecosystem and human society.

“AWARDS”

Dr. Usha Thakur Receives Prestigious 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman

In a heartwarming celebration of linguistic and cultural ties between India and Nepal, Dr. Usha Thakur has been honoured with the 12th Vishwa Hindi Samman. This prestigious award recognizes her outstanding contributions to Hindi literature and her efforts in strengthening the bonds between Hindi and Nepali languages. The award was presented during a Hindi Samvad event, specially organized by the Embassy of India in Nepal.

“SPORTS”

Shafali Verma’s Double Century Leads India to Record-Breaking Day in Women’s Test Cricket

On a remarkable Friday at Chennai’s Chepauk Stadium, young Indian opener Shafali Verma etched her name in the annals of cricket history with a record-breaking double century against South Africa in the one-off Test match. A New Record Holder , Shafali scored 205 runs off just 194 balls, Broke the record for fastest double century in women’s Test cricket, Previous record: Annabel Sutherland (Australia) – 248 balls.

“DEFENCE”

India Successfully Tests ‘Abhyas’ High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully completed six consecutive development trials of High Speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) ‘ABHYAS’ with improved booster configuration from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha.

“APPOINTMENTS”

Vikram Misri Appointed India’s New Foreign Secretary

Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri will take charge as the Foreign Secretary on July 15, the Government announced on June 28. Mr. Misri, who is a former Indian ambassador to China, will succeed current Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

“NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL NEWS”

Central Railway Has Installed a Floating Solar Plant

The Central Railway has installed a floating solar plant of 10 MWp capacity in the Igatpuri lake located in the Western Ghats, a first-of-its-kind initiative by the Indian Railways. Central Railway has always played an active role in opting for clean & renewable energy for its traction requirements and has taken various bold and revolutionary steps to fulfil the same.

Portugal’s António Costa, The European Council’s Next President

Former Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa has been formally appointed to take on the second highest job in the European Union, that of President of the European Council. Ursula Von der Leyen has been reinstated for a second term as President of the European Commission.