Mithun : Spotted Bovine animal Mithun has been spotted in Assam for the first time, the Chief Minister said recently. Mithun or gayal (Bos frontalis) is a heavily built, semi-domesticated bovine species. Mithun is believed to have originated more than 8000 years ago and is considered to be a descendant of wild Indian gauror bison. […]
Day: September 12, 2024
Gram Nyayalayas
Gram Nyayalayas: The Supreme Court recently said the establishment of Gram Nyayalayas across the country would help improve access to justice. Gram Nyayalayas, or village courts, are established under the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008, for speedy and easy access to the justice system in the rural areas of India. The Act extends to the whole […]
Soyuz Spacecraft
Soyuz Spacecraft: A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American docked at the International Space Station (ISS) recently, a little more than three hours after its launch. The Soyuz (saw-yooz) is a Russian spacecraft. The Soyuz programme is the longest operational human spacecraft programme in the history of space exploration. Russian crew members are […]
Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species
Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species A new snake species with an unusually long snout, Ahaetulla Longirostris, has been discovered in India. Ahaetulla Longirostris is a new snake species with a remarkably long snout. The species, named the long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla Longirostris), was identified after two specimens were found in vastly different regions, Bihar […]
National Florence Nightingale Award
National Florence Nightingale Award: The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024. National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973. The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. It […]
Trade Connect e-Platform
Trade Connect e-Platform: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Connect e-platform. Trade Connect e-Platform is a new digital initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of international trade for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs (Medium, Small and Medium Enterprises). It will connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions […]
PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has come up with draft guidelines for the central financial assistance and payment security mechanism for the PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana. The union cabinet approved the Rs 75,000 crore PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit 1 crore families in February 2024. […]
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
PM E-DRIVE Scheme: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for the implementation of a scheme titled PM E-DRIVE Scheme’. PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period […]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline: Afghanistan is set to begin work on the long-awaited Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, a landmark USD 10 billion project that promises to enhance regional energy connectivity and drive economic development.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The American Association for Cancer Research, the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to cancer research, has recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.This month is dedicated to raising awareness about this deadly gynecological cancer.
