The United Nations (UN)'s Day of the Seafarer is annually being celebrated across the globe on 25th June to create awareness about seafarers and the challenges they face.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the enhancement of funding under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to 50 crore rupees per project from 10 crore rupees.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved the Draft GSR Notification to introduce Bharat NCAP wherein automobiles in India shall be accorded Star Ratings based upon their performance in Crash Tests.
Space and earth sciences minister Jitendra Singh said India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first human space mission "Gaganyaan" as well as the first manned human ocean mission in 2023.