Paramyrothecium indicum : New Species Of Pathogenic Fungus Scientists recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’ Paramyrothecium indicum is a new species of phytopathogenic fungus. Phytopathogens are parasites surviving on a plant host. Most of Paramyrothecium are phytopathogens. They are responsible for “serious plant diseases which might negatively affect crop […]
Month: January 2024
Guru Gobind Singh
Guru Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti, or the Prakash Parv of the tenth Sikh Guru, is celebrated on January 17 this year. Guru Gobind Singh was the 10th and last human Guru of the Sikhs. Born as Gobind Rai on December 22, 1666, in Patna, Bihar, Guru Gobind Singh was the son of the […]
African Dream Herb
African Dream Herb: A dying traditional game, given a fresh lease of life at the ongoing Karbi Youth Festival (KYF) in central Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, has fuelled a drive for conserving a creeper known as the African dream herb. A perennial climbing vine that is used by African traditional healers to induce vivid dreams […]
e-SAKSHI Application
e-SAKSHI Application: The Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the MPLADS e-SAKSHI Mobile Application. e-SAKSHI Application was launched for revised fund flow procedure under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLAD) Scheme. It will bring forth a myriad of benefits, revolutionising the way Members of […]
9th Edition Of The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival
9th Edition Of The Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival: The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF), a state festival of Arunachal Pradesh, will take place at Seijosa in the Pakke Kessang district from January 18-20, 2024. The first-ever PPHF was held in 2015. The aim was to recognise the role played by […]
Status Of Adivasi Livelihoods (SAL) Report, 2022
Status Of Adivasi Livelihoods (SAL) Report, 2022: A report Status of Adivasi Livelihoods (SAL) Report, 2022, released by the non-profit organization PRADAN highlights that Food subsidy through Public Distribution System (PDS) has reduced the stress that Adivasi households would have faced due to lower income. The aim of this report is to understand […]
Punganur cows : Unique Dwarf Breed
Punganur cows : Unique Dwarf Breed Prime Minister Narendra Modi fed Punganur cows at his residence on Makar Sankranti. Punganur is a unique dwarf breed native to Andhra Pradesh, considered the shortest-humped cattle globally. The Punganur cow is native to Punganur village in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor district. It is known for its small size, standing […]
58th All India Conference Of Director Generals/Inspector Generals Of Police
58th All India Conference Of Director Generals/Inspector Generals Of Police: The Prime Minister of India attended the 58th All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was a three-day being held in hybrid mode with DGPs (Director general of police), IGPs (Inspector-General of Police) and Chiefs of Central Police Organisations. […]
Assam’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan
Assam’s Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan: The Assam government introduced the Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyaan (MMUA), a financial support scheme aimed at empowering rural women entrepreneurs. This initiative carries unique conditions, particularly focusing on the number of children women can have to qualify for the benefits. The MMUA scheme is designed to foster the development of […]
Pinaka Weapon System
Pinaka Weapon System: According to defence officials, two South American countries have shown interest in the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers. Pinaka is a Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL). The Pinaka MBRL is designed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), a laboratory of the DRDO. It was first used during the Kargil War, where it […]
