Mahabodhi Temple Complex: A geospatial analysis utilising satellite images and ground surveys has found evidence of the presence of “huge architectural wealth” buried in the Mahabodhi temple complex and its surroundings in Bihar’s Bodh Gaya. Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, marking the […]
Day: July 14, 2024
Upper Siang Hydropower Project
Upper Siang Hydropower Project: Locals are protesting against the Upper Siang hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh. Upper Siang Hydropower Project is a proposed 11,000-megawatthydropower project on the Siang River in the Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. The Brahmaputra River, which in Arunachal Pradesh is known as the Siang River. The area is predominantly inhabited […]
NASA’s CHAPEA Project
NASA’s CHAPEA Project: After a year-long simulated Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA project, a NASA crew emerged from their 17,000 sq ft habitat at Johnson Space Centre. Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a series of analog missions conducted by NASA that will simulate year-long stays on the surface of Mars. […]
Rosewood Tree : Guidelines
Rosewood Tree : Guidelines The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) has issued guidelines for its members involved in the sustainable harvest and trade of rosewood specimens. Rosewood is a commercial term encompassing a wide range of tropical hardwoods in the Fabaceae (Leguminosae) family It is native to […]
National One Health Mission : Meeting
National One Health Mission : Meeting The Union Health Minister chaired the first executive committee meeting of the National One Health Mission. The National One Health Mission was approved by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) in 2022. The mission aims to coordinate across ministries in achieving overall pandemic preparedness […]
Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship
Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship Kerala Chief Minister officially welcomed the first cargo ship, the Chinese vessel ‘San Fernando,’ at the Vizhinjam International Sea Port. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), this marks the beginning of operations for India’s largest deep-water trans-shipment port. The port is constructed under a […]
e-Office
e-Office: The Indian government is set to implement the e-office system in 133 attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will lead this initiative with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) serving as the knowledge partner. A mission mode project under the National e-Governance Program, […]
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News As the summer rush peaks in July, a conservationist looks at how rash development and irresponsible tourism are threatening Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary’s unique animals and environment. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. It covers an area of almost 1,600 […]
Kharchi Puja 2024 : Tripura
Kharchi Puja 2024: Tripura The Prime Minister of India wished everyone, particularly the people of Tripura, on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. Kharchi Puja is one of the main festivals of Tripura. It is performed during the months of July-Auguston the eighth day of the new moon. The meaning of Kharchi can be understood by […]
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has risen to 64.2 in March 2024, up from 60.1 in March 2023, indicating significant progress in financial inclusion across the country. The FI-Index is a comprehensive measure of financial inclusion, ranging from 0 to 100, with […]
