Pibot : Humanoid Robot A team of engineers and researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently developing a humanoid robot named ‘Pibot’ that can fly aircraft without needing to modify the cockpit. Pibot is the world’s first humanoid pilot. It can fly an aeroplane just like a human pilot […]
Month: August 2023
Prime Ministers Museum And Library (PMML) Society
Prime Ministers Museum And Library (PMML) Society: The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) has officially been renamed the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society recently. Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) Society is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is housed in the historic Teen Murti campus located […]
One District One Product Wall
One District One Product Wall: The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has collaborated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to unveil the captivating ‘ODOP Wall’ in a bid to showcase India’s diverse and exceptional craft heritage. The One District One Product (ODOP) program is an initiative under the Department […]
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey In the recent bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve about 275 bird species, including two critically endangered, four vulnerable ones and two endangered species, were counted. Key findings of the survey: As per the report, two species, namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture, considered critically endangered by the International […]
Tylototriton zaimeng : New Species Of Salamander
Tylototriton zaimeng : New Species Of Salamander A team of scientists recorded a new species of salamander — the Tylototriton zaimeng in the Zaimeng Lake of Manipur. Tylototriton zaimeng: This had earlier been mistaken for its close relatives — the T. himalayanus and the T. verrucosus. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the new salamander is a […]
A-HELP Programme
A-HELP Programme: The Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme. A-HELP programme is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan, and Rashtriya Gokul Mission’s goals, fostering livestock enhancement. Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan focuses on critical aspects of livestock health, […]
Navroz : Parsi New Year
Navroz : Parsi New Year The Indian Parsi community is garnering attention as they celebrate Navroz on 16th August, a festivity that heralds the onset of the Persian New Year. Navroz, also known as Nowruz or Parsi New Year, is a globally celebrated festival that heralds the arrival of spring and the rejuvenation of nature. […]
Vishwakarma Yojana
Vishwakarma Yojana: On India’s 77th Independence Day, Prime Minister announced the upcoming launch of the ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’ which is set to be introduced on Vishwakarma Diwas (September 17). This scheme aims to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship, especially from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community. Skilled artisans like weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, and […]
SAMUDRA Mobile App
SAMUDRA Mobile App: The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), a division of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, has introduced a new mobile application called ‘SAMUDRA’ – Smart Access to Marine Users for Ocean Data Resources and Advisories. This app offers comprehensive ocean-related information, benefiting seafarers and the fishing community. It provides real-time […]
Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’
Bindeshwar Pathak Passed Away : Founder Of ‘Sulabh International’ The founder of ‘Sulabh International’ Bindeshwar Pathak passed away. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1991. Sulabh International was founded in 1970 by Dr Bindeshwar Pathak. HQ: New Delhi. Objectives: to achieve equitable sanitation and hygiene for all. It has been at the forefront of […]
