COVID-19 has killed more than seven million people since the outbreak began in December 2019
CSocD is one of the eight functional commissions established by ECOSOC
YIL is engaged in production of ammunition hardware and ordnance components
The Rs 2,000 banknotes continue to be legal tender
Slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50%
In the previous survey, migration rate in India was estimated at 28.9%
Israel Defence Forces drop chemical substance near the frontier
Budget proposes to increase the outlay to Rs 40,000 crore
Sitharaman announces initiatives to boost India’s ‘Orange Economy’
Retains 41% tax share for states
CCUS is an essential imperative for India to reach its decarbonisation goals
Sitharaman proposes to exempt MAT for non-residents
This day marks the date of the adoption of Ramsar Convention on February 2, 1971
ISM 1.0 has expanded India’s semiconductor sector capabilities
The treaty is due to expire on February 5
States told to provide free sanitary pads, separate toilets in schools
Ignorance breeds insensitivity, knowledge breeds empathy, notes SC
Patna Bird Sanctuary in Etah and Chhari-Dhand in Kutch get recognition
Ranking in the Global Innovation Index improves from 66th in 2019 to 38th in 2025
January 30 marks the first day of the Olympic Truce period
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez dials PM Modi
The Parliament enacted the Right to Information Act in 2005
UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations to remain in abeyance
India is the second largest producer of coal in the world
Nipah is a virus transmitted mainly from bats to humans
Republic Day celebrations conclude with the ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony
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