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Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages

Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages: Reports show that encroachment is pushing Himalayan brown bears into Kashmir’s villages. Himalayan brown bears are found in Northwestern and central Himalaya, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and Bhutan. Habitat:High altitude open valleys and pastures. Conservation Status:- IUCN Red List- Critically endangered CITES – […]

Diagnostic Test For Chytridiomycosis

Diagnostic Test For Chytridiomycosis: Scientists developed a diagnostic test for Chytridiomycosis. Chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease in frog populations. It has caused severe declines in over 500 frog species and led to 90 extinctions, making it the deadliest animal disease known. It infects frogs skin. This damages their ability to balance water and salt levels. […]

Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)

Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS): The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recently issued a declaration of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) communities around the globe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family established in 1996, which […]

350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj recently began at the Raigad fort in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He was born on February 19, 1630 to Shahaji Bhosle and Jijabai in […]

National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission

National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023. The National Startup Awards 2023 awards will focus on celebrating innovation from across the country, in […]

Mission Vatsalya

Mission Vatsalya: NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29- 31 May, 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the […]

GOBARDHAN Scheme

GOBARDHAN Scheme: Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan. GOBARdhan Scheme: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan, is a crucial umbrella initiative of the Government of India. The government launched the Gobardhan scheme in 2018 as a national priority project under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen-Phase II program. Aim: To […]