Pink Bollworm (PBW) Attack: Haryana has seen an overall fall in acreage under cotton cultivation to 4.76 lakh hectares (lh) this kharif season from 6.65 lh in 2023. The reduction in the cotton area — also reported in neighbouring Rajasthan and Punjab — has been attributed mainly to PBW infestation. The pink bollworm first appeared […]
Month: September 2024
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV: The Union Cabinet has approved the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana – IV (PMGSY-IV) for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, aiming to enhance rural connectivity by constructing 62,500 km of new all-weather roads. The initiative will connect 25,000 unconnected habitations with populations of over 500 in plains, over 250 in […]
Semicon India 2024 And ITSI Fund
Semicon India 2024 And ITSI Fund: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Semicon India industry conference and highlighted India’s growing partnerships with countries like the US, Japan and Singapore. In another development, the US and India collaborated under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund to promote the development of a secure global […]
BHASKAR Platform
BHASKAR Platform: The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry is set to launch a groundbreaking digital platform BHASKAR. The Bharat Startup Knowledge Access Registry (BHASKAR) initiative, under the Startup India program aimed at strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. It is a platform designed to centralize, streamline and enhance […]
76th Primetime Emmy Awards
76th Primetime Emmy Awards: The 76th Primetime Emmy Awards were handed out at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. The Emmy Awards are the most renowned accolades given to television and emerging media performances. Unlike Oscars and Golden Globe awards, they aren’t given for films. These were conceived in 1948 and the first ceremony took […]
Nidhi Companies
Nidhi Companies: The Registrar of Companies (RoC) under the corporate affairs ministry has penalised over two dozen Nidhi companies in about a fortnight for alleged violations of Companies Act provisions. A NIDHI Company is recognised under Section 406 of the Companies Act 2013 and typically operates in the Non-Banking Financing Sector of India. It is […]
Gorillas : Study
Gorillas : Study Scientists believe that gorillas could offer insights into future drug discoveries through their self-medicating behaviour, according to a new study. Gorillas are the largest of the great apes (there are 5 species of great apes, including, gorilla, orangutan, chimpanzee, bonobo and human). Gorillas share 98.3% of their genetic code with humans, making […]
Gopalpur Port
Gopalpur Port: The Odisha government recently approved a proposal to transfer 95 percent of the equity shares of Gopalpur Port to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ). Gopalpur Port is a deep-draft, multi-cargo port located on the east coast of India in the mineral-rich state of Odisha. It lies between Paradip Port in […]
International Day Of Democracy
International Day Of Democracy: Karnataka recently marked the ‘International Day of Democracy’ by forming a ‘historic’ 2,500-km-long human chain as a symbol of equality, unity, fraternity, and participative governance. International Day of Democracy is an annual celebration observed on September 15. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) established this day in 2007 to emphasise the […]
Cyber Commandos
Cyber Commandos: The Central government announced the plan to train and prepare 5,000 ‘Cyber Commandos’ over the next five years to tackle the rising cybercrime threats.This announcement was made during the first Foundation Day celebration of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). I4C is a national-level coordination centre for addressing cybercrime issues. These cyber […]
