International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award For Exceptional Bravery At Sea: Captain Avhilash Rawat and his crew from an oil tanker have received the 2024 International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea. They were honoured for their “determination and endurance” during a rescue mission in the Red Sea, where they faced a serious […]
Month: July 2024
Restoration Of Interest Equalization Scheme
Restoration Of Interest Equalization Scheme: The engineering exporters’ body Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC India) has requested to restore the Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) for all exporters and increase benefits for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). The IES for pre and post shipment rupee credit availed by exporters was started in 2015 and it […]
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple
Ratna Bhandar : Jagannath Temple The Odisha government unlocked the revered Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century Jagannath temple in Puri after 46 years. The Ratna Bhandar is a valuable collection of treasures, located on the northern side of the Jagamohana (assembly hall of temple). It contains the priceless jewelry of the sibling deities Lord Jagannath, […]
Climate Resilient Agriculture
Climate Resilient Agriculture: The Union government is planning to unveil a framework to promote climate-resilient agriculture in 50,000 villages located in climatically-vulnerable districts. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), climate resilient agriculture is defined as “the ability of an agricultural system to anticipate and prepare for, as well as adapt to, absorb and […]
e-FAST India Initiative
e-FAST India Initiative: NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. e-FAST was born from the recognition of the urgent need to decarbonize road-based freight transportation in India to realize its 2070 net zero commitments. It was launched in September 2022. It aims to galvanize […]
Indian Flapshell Turtle
Indian Flapshell Turtle: The scientists at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) on a mission to save an Indian flapshell turtle, whose shell cracked after an accident. Indian flapshell Turtle is a freshwater species of turtle found in South Asia. The “flap-shelled” name stems from the presence of femoral flaps located on the plastron. These […]
Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site
Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary : State’s First Ramsar Site The Manjeera wildlife sanctuary in Telangana is undergoing a study to potentially become the state’s first Ramsar site. Manjeera Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and a reservoir located in the Medak district of Telangana. Originally a crocodile sanctuary, today more than 70 species of birds are […]
Two Story School Collapsed : Nigeria
Two Story School Collapsed : Nigeria A two-story school collapsed recently in north-central Nigeria, killing 22 students and sending rescuers on a frantic search for more than 100 people trapped in the rubble. Nigeria is a country located on the western coast of Africa. It is often called the “Giant of Africa.” It is bordered […]
Syphilis : Improved Testing
Syphilis : Improved Testing Improved testing has led to the detection of over 6,000 cases of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease primarily linked to unsafe sex, according to data from the Mumbai AIDS Control Society (MDACS) between 2018-19 and 2022-23. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if you […]
Bagmati River : Flood
Bagmati River : Flood Flood situation have emerged in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur area as water level of Bagmati River has risen. Bagmati River is a river in south-central Nepaland northern Bihar state, India. It is considered holy by both Hindus and Buddhists. It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern […]
