Super Typhoon Yagi, reaching speeds of up to 240 kilometers per hour,
recognized as Asia's most powerful storm of 2024.

Zimbabwe Hunger Index 107th

India Hunger Index 111th

On #GaneshaChaturthi, we bring you some of timeless sculptures of Lord Ganesha from across India. Photos from 4th to 16th Cen., from northern to southern parts of nation.
Ganesha is one omnipresent deity worshipped across Southeastern Asia.
Source ASI

1.one of the earliest depiction of Lord Ganesha, datable to 4th Century, CE, Udaigiri Caves, Vidisha, MP

2.Beautiful 4 handed Ganesha having Modak is adorned on the outer wall of 7th Cen. Parasurameswara Temple, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

3.Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebidu, Karnataka

4.The 4.5 m (15 ft) tall monolithic sculpture is one among the largest in Hampi. The beautiful Ganesha is popular as Kadalekalu Ganesha, His similarity of the belly with Bengal gram. The temple hall is decorated with tall & slender granite pillars.

5. Beautiful eight-handed Nritya Ganesha from Khajuraho, presently displayed at ASI Museum, Khajuraho, Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh.

Indian Graphene Engineering and
Innovation (IGEIC)

📍Why in News:

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),
Government of India, has officially announced the launch of the India Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (IGEIC), a key initiative under the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.

📍 The Indian Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (IGEIC) is a pioneering non-profit, Section 8 company established to advance graphene technology commercialization.

#SciandTech

Objectives:

📍Graphene Technology Commercialization:


✔️ Aims to bridge the gap between research and development (R&D) and commercialization.

✔️Focuses on creating a hub of excellence in graphene technology.

📍Ecosystem Development:

✔️ Works to build a comprehensive graphene ecosystem in India.

✔️ Engages with startups, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), academia, industry, and government.

📍 Global Initiative:

✔️ Supports bilateral collaborations and forms part of a broader international effort.

📍 Location and Facilities: Situated in Trivandrum, Kerala.

📍 Historical Context: Follows the launch of the India Innovation Centre for Graphene (IICG) in Kerala, which was India’s first graphene center.

#SciandTech

Assam Rifles has deployed a few anti-drone systems in Manipur at fringe areas to repel any rogue drones. CRPF has also tested one anti-drone system and given it to the force deployed in the State. Some more anti-drone guns are being brought to the State by CRPF shortly.
The State Police has also started the process for procurement of anti-drone system to enhance its security measures and tackle threats from drones effectively.

What is going on in this nation?!

Placing stones on railway tracks to deliberately cause a derailment is nothing short of pure barbarity. No regard for human life.

The level of twisted indoctrination these individuals must undergo to commit such heinous crimes is beyond comprehension. It's all premeditated, cold-blooded terrorism.

There shouldn't be any room for leniency. This is attempted mass murder, and any perpetrator, regardless of age, should face the severest punishment. No juvie protection, no second chances—only the harshest punishment, for those who willingly gamble with the lives of countless innocent people.

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✍🏻Key Data-Driven Facts about the Indian Government (2023-24)

1. Government Spending: ₹43.8 trillion (USD 580 billion) (Union Budget 2023-24)

2. Tax Revenue: ₹27.5 trillion (USD 370 billion) (Union Budget 2023-24)

3. Employment: 32 million people (Economic Survey 2022-23)

4. Subsidies: ₹3.1 trillion (USD 42 billion) (Union Budget 2023-24)

5. Defense Budget: ₹6.2 trillion (USD 83 billion) (Union Budget 2023-24)

6. Healthcare Spending: 1.5% of GDP (National Health Policy 2017)

7. Education Spending: 3.5% of GDP (National Education Policy 2020)

8. Debt: ₹140 trillion (USD 1.9 trillion) (Public Debt Management Report 2022-23)

9. Digital Payments: 3 billion transactions per month (Reserve Bank of India)

10. E-Governance: 30% reduction in paperwork (Digital India Report 2022)

11. Infrastructure Spending: ₹10 trillion (USD 130 billion) (Union Budget 2023-24)

12. Renewable Energy: 50% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030 (National Renewable Energy Policy 2022)

13. Fiscal Deficit: 5.8% of GDP (Union Budget 2023-24)

14. Inflation Rate: 5% (Reserve Bank of India)

15. GDP Growth Rate: 7% (International Monetary Fund)

16. Unemployment Rate: 7% (Periodic Labour Force Survey 2022)

17. Poverty Rate: 10% (Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022)

18. Life Expectancy: 70 years (World Health Organization)

19. Literacy Rate: 80% (National Literacy Mission 2022)

20. Digital Literacy: 50% (Digital India Report 2022)

#Facts #Data #Mains

Consider the following statements regarding the Vamsadhara and Nagavali rivers in India:

1.The Vamsadhara River originates in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

2.Both rivers are known for their significant inflows during the monsoon season.

3.The Nagavali River flows into the Bay of Bengal.

4.The state governments of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh jointly manage the water resources of these rivers.