SPICED Scheme to Boost Spice Exports and Productivity: The Spices Board of India has introduced the SPICED scheme, a strategic initiative to enhance spice exports and productivity. This scheme, officially named ‘Sustainability in Spice Sector through Progressive, Innovative and Collaborative Interventions for Export Development,’ will be implemented throughout the remainder of the 15th Finance Commission […]
Month: August 2024
Olympic Cyclist Daniela Chirinos Passes Away at 51
Olympic Cyclist Daniela Chirinos Passes Away at 51: The cycling world mourns the loss of Daniela Larreal Chirinos, a celebrated Venezuelan Olympic cyclist who passed away at the age of 51. Chirinos, known for her remarkable career spanning over a decade
International Mother Teresa Awards Celebrated in Dubai
International Mother Teresa Awards Celebrated in Dubai: The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony took place on August 26, 2024, at Millennium Plaza Dubai, marking the 114th birth anniversary of the esteemed humanitarian. Organized by the All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council
New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal
New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal: The Union Government has introduced new 2024 guidelines aimed at improving the handling of public grievances, focusing on citizen empowerment and streamlining the redressal process. These guidelines are designed to enhance clarity and efficiency in addressing grievances and incorporate technological advancements through a 10-step reform process
GST Bhawan At Udaipur
GST Bhawan at Udaipur: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the new GST Bhawan in Udaipur, located in the Hiran Magri area. The inauguration ceremony included Vedic chanting and the unveiling of the plaque to officially open the complex.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th August 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th August 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Glacial Lakes : National Disaster Management Authority Study
Glacial Lakes : National Disaster Management Authority Study The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has finalised a list of 189 “high-risk” glacial lakes for mitigation measures to reduce the risk emanating from them. Glacial Lakes is a body of water that originates from a glacier. It typically forms at the foot of a glacier, but […]
Gongronema sasidharanii : New Species
Gongronema sasidharanii : New Species Gongronema sasidharanii, a new species of plant, was recently discovered from Pampadum Shola National Park in Kerala. Gongronema sasidharanii is a new species of plant discovered in Pampadum Shola National Park, Idukki District, Kerala. It is a plant with smooth stems and small urn-shaped creamy white to purplish-green flowers. This […]
Macrophages : New Study
Macrophages : New Study In a new paper published recently, a team of scientists describes the complex interplay between diseased liver cells and macrophages. Macrophages are a type of white blood cellthat plays an important role in the human immune system. They carry out various functions, including engulfing and digesting microorganisms, clearing out debris and […]
Quantum Nonlocality
Quantum Nonlocality: Scientists have demonstrated that a universal standard for measuring and quantifying non-local quantum correlations is not possible. While classical physics assumes locality, the principle of nonlocality is a feature of many interpretations of quantum mechanics. Nonlocality describes the apparent ability of objects to instantaneously know about each other’s state, even when separated by […]
