Kambala Buffalo Race: The traditional buffalo race, Kambala, is set to take place for the first time in Bengaluru, Karnataka. Kambala is a buffalo race held in Coastal Karnataka districts (Udupi and Dakshina Kannada) during the winter months when farmers harvest their paddy crops. The race is held on two parallel tracks filled with mud […]
Month: November 2023
16th World Wushu Championship
16th World Wushu Championship: The 16th World Wushu Championships recently concluded in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. Among the standout performers from India, Roshibina Devi (silver) , Kushal Kumar (bronze) and Chavi (bronze) demonstrated remarkable skill and resilience in their respective weight categories. It was organized by the United States of America Wushu-Kungfu Federation (USAWKF) under […]
2nd CII India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023
2nd CII India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023: The 2nd CII (Confederation of Indian Industries) India Nordic-Baltic Business Conclave 2023 was held in New Delhi, aiming to foster collaboration between India and the Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, known for their prowess in innovation and technology. Highlights of the Conclave: Discussions focused on transforming food systems […]
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary : Proposal For Second Home To Lions
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary : Proposal For Second Home To Lions The Gujarat Forest Department recently presented its proposal to make Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) the second home to lions before the national steering committee meeting held as part of “Project Lion @ 2047.” Barda Wildlife Sanctuary (BWLS) is located in the state of Gujarat. It […]
Amaterasu : Cosmic Ray
Amaterasu : Cosmic Ray Scientists recently detected the most powerful cosmic ray seen in more than three decades, which has been named ‘Amaterasu’. Amaterasu is one of the highest-energy cosmic rays ever detected. It has been named Amaterasu after the Japanese sun goddess. It has an energy exceeding 240 exa-electron volts (EeV). That is millions […]
India Celebrates Constitution Day
India Celebrates Constitution Day: India celebrates Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, on November 26. Constitution Day also known as Samvidhan Divas or National Law Day, is celebrated in India on November 26th each year. This day commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January […]
Real Estate Investment Trusts : Amendment
Real Estate Investment Trusts : Amendment The SEBI Board recently approved amendments to the SEBI (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations 2014 (REIT Regulations) to create a new regulatory framework for small and medium REITs. Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) is a company that owns and typically operates income-producing real estate or related assets. They pool […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis : New Observational Study
Rheumatoid Arthritis : New Observational Study According to a new observational study, anti-rheumatic medicines used to treat rheumatoid arthritis may help reduce the development of autoimmune thyroid disease. Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) […]
Avian Influenza Virus : Outbreak
Avian Influenza Virus : Outbreak There has been an outbreak of human cases of the avian influenza virus (H9N2) and clusters of respiratory illnesses in children in northern China. Avian Influenza virus (H9N2) is a subtype of influenza, a virus that causes human influenza as well as bird flu. This virus is found worldwide in […]
Amplifi 2.0 Portal
Amplifi 2.0 Portal: The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Amplifi 2.0 portal. Amplifi (Assessment and Monitoring Platform for Liveable, Inclusive, and Future-Ready Urban India) portal aims to provide data on Indian cities. It is making raw data from Indian cities available on a single platform for academics, researchers, and stakeholders to […]
