Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl: The mascot of International Museum Expo 2023 was inspired by Dancing Girl Sculpture. Mohenjodaro’s Dancing Girl Discovered in 1926 (by British archaeologist Ernest McKay) during excavations at Mohenjodaro, a major site of the Indus Civilization. Over 4,500 years old, belonging to the Harappan period (3300-1300 BC). Made of bronze, a metal alloy […]
Month: May 2023
Coin Of Rs.75 Denomination
Coin Of Rs.75 Denomination: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative coin of Rs 75 denomination. Commemorative coins have been issued by India since the 1960s for various purposes, such as honoring notable personalities, creating awareness about government schemes, or commemorating significant historical events. The newly released Rs 75 coin features a circular shape with […]
NITI Aayog’s Annual Health Index 2020-21
NITI Aayog’s Annual Health Index 2020-21: Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana emerged as the top performers among the ‘larger states’ in the NITI Aayog’s annual ‘health index’ for the Covid year of 2020-21. Highlights of the Index: Among the 19 ‘larger states’, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Telangana have occupied first, second and third place respectively, […]
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 : Theme
World Menstrual Hygiene Day 2023 : Theme On the occasion of World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Child Rights and You (CRY) an NGO released the findings of a study conducted to assess the awareness and knowledge of menstrual hygiene and health among adolescent girls in India. The study conducted for two months with the participation of […]
IRDAI Vision 2047
IRDAI Vision 2047: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), as part of its Vision Insurance for all’ by 2047, has allotted states and union territories to every insurer to increase insurance penetration in India. IRDAI is also planning to launch Bima Trinity – Bima Sugam, Bima Vistar, Bima Vaahaks – in collaboration […]
Nato Plus : Including India
Nato Plus : Including India A US Congressional Committee recently recommended strengthening Nato Plus by including India in the five-member grouping. Nato Plus is a grouping of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and five countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Israel, and South Korea. The group works toward boosting global defence cooperation. India would […]
Gomphonema Rajaguruii: New Freshwater Diatom Species
Gomphonema Rajaguruii: New Freshwater Diatom Species Researchers at the Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered a new species named Gomphonema rajaguruii from the northern Western Ghats. It is a new freshwater diatom species. It was found in a semi-aquatic environment along the wet walls in Maharashtra’s popular hill station, Mahabaleshwar in Satara District. It […]
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case A person in the US recently died from the rare Powassan virus, marking the first fatal case in the US this year. Powassan Virus Disease is a rare, yet often serious disease that is spread by the bite of infected ticks. The Powassan virus, often called a ticking time […]
One District One Product Gifts
One District One Product Gifts: The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is presenting Khelo India University Games (KIUG) winners with ‘One District One Product’ gifts. One District One Product (ODOP) Initiative was launched by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries in 2018. Objective is to help districts reach their full potential, foster economic and […]
Rice Fortification : Study
Rice Fortification : Study India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed that nutritional anaemia could be reduced, with a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren, according to a United Nations report. Rice fortification is the process of adding Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing FSSAI prescribed micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12) to […]
