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17 Aug, 2022
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The Parsi Community celebrates Paris New Year (also known as Navroz) on August 16 each year.
About Parsi New Year:
History:
Nowruz celebrations in India
What is Zoroastrianism?
Zoroastrians can be divided approximately into two categories:
With an estimated 2.6 million Zoroastrians worldwide, the Parsis are the largest single ethnic community in India. "Parsi" is Gujarati for Persian.
One of the registered minority communities is the Zoroastrian (Parsi) community.
Also, Read - Fundamental Duties
Source: PIB
Recently, the Chief Justice of India said fundamental duties in the Constitution are not merely to serve a "pedantic or technical" purpose.
CJI’s opinion:
Fundamental Duties
Importance of fundamental duties
Criticism of Fundamental Duties
Nature of Fundamental Duties
The rationale for citizens’ duties can be summarized in the words of Mahatma Gandhi: “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Every citizen plays a key role in building a New India — a clean, healthy, and prosperous nation. Everyone performing their duties, even mechanically, would pave the way for a better neighbourhood, better society, and ultimately, a better country.
Also, Read - Northeast’s Integration
Source: The Hindu
From the very beginning of India's journey as an independent nation, the integration of Northeast India into mainstream Indian life has been a priority for the country.
Background
Significance of northeast
Growth Engine:
Act East Policy:
Electricity Resources:
Resources for Agriculture:
Tourism:
Challenges to the Development of the NER
Terrain Challenges:
Backward Areas:
Connectivity:
Lack of Social and Physical Infrastructure:
Initiatives of the Government of India
About Northeast
What is the Siliguri Corridor?
Also, Read - India-European Union Ties
Source: The Hindu
Postal Index Number (PIN) completed 50 Years.
About PIN code
Objective
How does the PIN code work?
Global Scenario
Source: The Indian Express
Due to the exceptionally hot and dry weather, the Rhine river's water levels are quite low, making it difficult for many ships to travel the vital European commerce route with their cargo fully loaded.
About Rhine river
Its impact on the German Economy:
Also, Read - PIN Code History
Source: The Indian Express
In an effort to strengthen their bilateral defence cooperation, India recently gave the Sri Lankan Navy a Dornier maritime surveillance aircraft.
About Dornier aircraft
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, a state-run aerospace company, is the manufacturer (HAL).
Capabilities
Significance of the move
Also, Read - Rhine River
Source: The Hindu
India - UK Relations According to Britain Meets India (BMI) Report by Grant Thortan Bharat in collaboration with The Confederation of Indian Industry, trade between India and the UK is expected to double by 2030 as a result of the proposed free trade agreement, investments in technology, dive
Essential Commodities Act of 1955 The Essential Commodities Act of 1955 has recently been used by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution to stop the rise in tur dal prices. States and Union Territories are required to give weekly instructions to "stockho
National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM) The National Intellectual Property Understanding Mission (NIPAM), which was established in 2021, has succeeded in reaching its goal of providing 1 million students with fundamental training and awareness of intellectual property (IP).
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) An indigenously created howitzer called ATAG took part in a 21-gun salute on July 4 at the Red Fort. About the ATAGS An indigenous 155 mm x 52 calibre howitzer gun is called the ATAGS. The name "howitzers" refers to a group of l
India-European Union Ties India is commemorating its 75th anniversary of independence and 60 years of diplomatic ties with the European Union (EU). How has the relationship between India and the EU evolved over the years? The two nations' connection went beyond trade and economic
NAMASTE Project for manual scavengers The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is currently getting ready to conduct a statewide survey to count all people involved in dangerous sewer and septic tank cleaning, a practice that has resulted in at least 351 fatalities since 2017. About
All About Euthanasia Recently, a Bengaluru lady went to the Delhi High Court to stop a friend's flight to Europe for euthanasia. About A petition submitted to the court claims that the man has had chronic fatigue syndrome since 2014 and that he intends to fly to Switzerland for euth
Aurobindo Ghose The 150th birth anniversary of Aurobindo Ghose will be observed on 15th August. About Aurobindo Ghose Often referred to as Yogi Rishi Aurobindo, this revolutionary, patriot, poet, educator, and philosopher was also well-known. Date of birth: August 15, 1872. When
Garuda Shield as deterrence against Chinese Encroachment On the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the United States, Indonesia, and other nations are participating in joint military drills. About Since 2009, Garuda Shield has been a yearly military exercise. The 2022 edition will be th
Global Employment Trends for Youth: ILO A report titled "Global Employment Trends for Youth 2022: Investing in transforming futures for young people" was just released by the International Labour Organization (ILO). Findings related to India: Youth Employment Decline: C
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