Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has inaugurated Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44.
Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) is an eco-initiative developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) near Jamtha, along the Nagpur-Hyderabad National Highway-44.
The project, which integrates environmental sustainability and recreational facilities, was formally approved in March 2023 with a development cost of ₹14.31 crores.
A key aspect of the park is its focus on sustainability, showcased through its "Oxygen Park" feature.
PM Narendra Modi launched three PARAM Rudra supercomputers, developed indigenously under the National Supercomputing Mission, and asserted that today’s India is carving new opportunities in the infinite sky of possibilities.
The three supercomputers, built at a cost of ₹130 crore, have been deployed in Pune, Delhi, and Kolkata to facilitate pioneering scientific research.
In materials science it will help high-throughput Computational Materials Design, accelerate the discovery and design of new materials along with rapid identification and development of new materials.
In Earth Science, it will support Computational Modelling of Earth and Planetary Materials. This includes integrating first-principles calculations with LHDAC Experiments.
In biological sciences, it will facilitate the use of machine learning to study biomolecular functions, aiding in the understanding of diseases and the development of new treatments.
In Chemical Science it can help exploring the electronic structure of molecules to understand chemical reactivity benefitting quantum chemistry.
Additionally, the supercomputer will be crucial for high-energy astrophysics research, providing insights into the fundamental properties of matter and the universe.
It will help understand Non-Equilibrium Properties of Strongly Interacting Matter by conducting calculations related to dense matter as studied in the ALICE experiment at CERN.
India was elected to the 15-member GlobE Steering Committee during the plenary session held in Beijing after a multistage voting process.
The Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is an initiative launched under the G20 framework to address international corruption and financial crime.
The GlobE Network provides a platform for international cooperation, enhancing the ability of member countries to address cross-border corruption and financial crime.
India has been a supporter of this initiative since 2020, with the network officially launched on June 3, 2021, during a UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption (UNGASS).
Today, the GlobE Network includes 121 member countries and 219 member authorities. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) serves as the Central Authority for GlobE Network in India, while the CBI and Enforcement Directorate (ED) represent India as member authorities.
World Rabies Day, observed on September 28 to commemorate the death of Louis Pasteur, encourages reflection on both the historical misconceptions that once shaped the approach to this deadly disease and ongoing efforts for rabies control.
Rabies is present on all continents and affects over 150 countries. The disease is responsible for around 60,000 human deaths worldwide.
The Reserve Bank of India had organized a day long conference for the Directors of Small Finance Banks, SFBs in Bengaluru. The theme of the conference was ‘Governance in SFBs – Driving Sustainable Growth and Stability’.
RBI Deputy Governor Mr. Swaminathan J. encouraged the Directors to be vigilant and proactive in identifying and mitigating emerging risks.
On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism has launched a national responsible tourism initiative titled Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi.
The primary aim of this initiative is to elevate the overall experience for tourists in destinations, by having them meet ‘tourist-friendly’ people who are proud Ambassadors and Storytellers for their destination.
The Ministry said that under this initiative, special emphasis is being placed on the training of women and youth to enable them develop new tourism products and experiences like heritage walks, food tours, craft tours, nature treks, homestay experiences, and other innovative tourism products based on the potential of the destination.
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India announced winners of the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024 on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
To promote tourism to the Soul of India, the Best Tourism Villages Competition was introduced in 2023.
Aru Valley in Pahalgam has been recognized as one of the 36 winners in the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024.
The Best Tourism Villages Competition, organized by the Rural Tourism wing of the Ministry, aims to honor villages that exemplify sustainable rural tourism by showcasing cultural and natural assets and promoting community-based values.
The initiative seeks to make tourism a driver of positive change, rural development, and community well-being.
Ecommerce giant Amazon's India unit Amazon India has signed an MoU with the Ministry of Labour and Employment to leverage the National Career Service (NCS) portal.
The partnership is aimed at enhancing job accessibility by allowing Amazon and its staffing agencies to post open job positions on the NCS platform.
Notably, Amazon is the first e-commerce company to collaborate with the Ministry of Labour and Employment for the NCS portal.
The initiative will enable job seekers from across the country to apply for various roles at Amazon and its affiliated agencies.
World Heart Day is celebrated annually on September 29th.
This date is set aside to unite people across the globe in the fight against cardiovascular diseases, offering a platform for public education, awareness campaigns, and community events focused on heart health.
World Heart Day was established in 2000 by the World Heart Federation as an annual event to raise global awareness about cardiovascular disease and stroke.
The initiative was created in response to the growing concern about the rising number of deaths related to heart disease worldwide
Shigeru Ishiba has won the leadership election of Japan’s governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and is set to become the country’s next prime minister.
The former defence minister, 67 defeating Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, 63, in a run-off after none of the nine candidates won a majority in the first round of voting