Assam’s Charaideo Moidams: Assam’s Charaideo Moidams, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are royal burial sites of the Ahom dynasty, which ruled Assam from 1228 to 1826 AD. A moidam is a mound of earth over a grave, typically containing one or more chambers with an earthen mound covered in grass and a pavilion on […]
Day: July 28, 2024
Subvention Scheme
Subvention Scheme: The Supreme Court has provided relief to homebuyers in the National Capital Region (NCR) under the Subvention scheme. The Supreme Court has instructed banks not to take coercive action against individuals who have not received possession of their flats. Subvention Scheme involve a tripartite agreement between the buyer, banker, and developer. The buyer […]
Rock Varnish Layers In Ladakh
Rock Varnish Layers In Ladakh: Magnetofossils, fossilised magnetic particles from magnetotactic bacteria, have been discovered in rock varnish layers in Ladakh. Rock varnish is a dark brown to black coating that covers stable, subaerially exposed rock surfaces in arid and semiarid regions. Findings: The analysis of the rock varnish samples from Ladakh revealed higher concentrations […]
First Offshore Mineral Auctions
First Offshore Mineral Auctions: India is set to launch its first offshore mineral auctions, marking a significant step in resource management. This initiative, part of the proposed National Critical Minerals Mission (NCCM), aims to enhance the supply chain for critical minerals. Union Minister of Mines announced the identification of 10 blocks, marking a pivotal moment […]
Tell Umm Amer Heritage site
Tell Umm Amer Heritage site: The World Heritage Committee (WHC) decided to include the Palestinian site of Tell Umm Amer in both the UNESCO World Heritage Site List and the Lost of World Heritage in Danger during its 46th session in New Delhi. Tell Umm Amer Heritage site is situated on the coastal dunes of […]
Heatwaves : Notified Disaster List
Heatwaves : Notified Disaster List The Minister of state for Union ministry of science and technology informed Lok Sabha that 15th Finance Commission declined to include heatwaves on the notified disaster list. The Disaster Management Act, 2005,defines a disaster as a “catastrophe, mishap, calamity or grave occurrence” arising from natural or man-made causes that results […]
E-Upahaar Portal
E-Upahaar Portal: Rashtrapati Bhavan will auction selected gift items, presented to the President and former Presidents on various occasions, through an online portal called E-Upahaar. E-Upahaar Portal is an auction portal of the President’s Secretariat (office of the President of India), Rashtrapati Bhavan for auctioning of gift items presented to Hon’ble President and former Presidents […]
Mako Missile
Mako Missile: The US Navy, Navy SEAL commandos, and the US Air Force are set to install the Mako missile in all their military aircraft Mako Missile is an air-launched hypersonic multi-mission missile. It was developed by Lockheed Martin, an American aerospace and defense manufacturer. It will be the world’s first hypersonic weapon that could […]
Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) : 2024-25
Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) : 2024-25 India has taken over as the Chair of Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre (ADPC) for 2024-25. Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre is an autonomous international organization established in 1986. It is for cooperation in and implementation of disaster risk reduction and building climate resilience in Asia and the […]
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme : In News
Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme : In News A total of 1,862 disease outbreaks were reported to the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme last year, with the highest number being reported from Kerala, the Lok Sabha was informed recently. Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) is a decentralized, state-based surveillance programme in the country. It was launched with […]
