Genus Koima : New Genus Of Freshwater Fish A team of researchers have discovered Koima, a new genus of freshwater fish endemic to the Western Ghats. The generic name, Koima is derived from Malayalam and is the vernacular word used for loaches. It encompasses two known species that were previously assigned under the genus Nemacheilus. […]
Month: November 2024
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve : New Tiger Reserve
Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve : New Tiger Reserve Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed the Nation about the notification of the Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh, as the 56th Tiger Reserve of the country. Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pingla Tiger Reserve is located in the northern part of the state Chhattisgarh, bordering […]
Grievance Redressal Assessment And Index
Grievance Redressal Assessment And Index: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology has launched Grievance Redressal Assessment and Index (GRAI) 2023. Grievance Redressal Assessment And Index was conceptualized and designed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Government of India based on the recommendation of Parliamentary Standing Committee of […]
One Day One Genome Initiative
One Day One Genome Initiative: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) introduced the ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative to showcase the enormous microbial potential of India. One Day One Genome Initiative will highlight the unique bacterial species found in our country and emphasize their critical roles in environment, agriculture […]
Russian Ballistic Missile With Cluster Munitions
Russian Ballistic Missile With Cluster Munitions: A Russian ballistic missile with cluster munitions struck a residential area in northern Ukraine’s Sumy, killing 11 persons including two children, and injuring 84 others recently. Cluster munitions, or cluster bombs, are weapons which, as the name suggests, deliver clusters of smaller explosive submunitions onto a target. Depending on […]
Eastern Maritime Corridor
Eastern Maritime Corridor: The Chennai-Vladivostok eastern maritime corridor has become operational and is carrying oil, food, and machines, Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways said recently. The Chennai-Vladivostok Sea route, also known as the EMC, will link Russia’s east coast with South India. The EMC offers a significant reduction in both cargo transit time between […]
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20): India’s GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) communication satellite was successfully launched by SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket recently. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) is India’s advanced communication satellite. It was developed by New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO under the Department of Space. It was launched onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. It is […]
Regulatory Framework for Laboratory-Grown Meat
Regulatory Framework for Laboratory-Grown Meat: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to put a regulatory framework for laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products.FSSAI regulates plant-based protein products, but lab-grown and fermentation-derived proteins have no clear regulations.
India prepares to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in November 2024
India prepares to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in November 2024: As India prepares to host the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) Global Conference in November 2024, organised by Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative (IFFCO) with support from 18 ICA member organisations. The event aims to promote the cooperative movement, which includes over 800,000 […]
Dhudmaras Village
Dhudmaras Village: Dhudmaras, a village in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar district, has been selected to participate in the Best Tourism Village Upgrade Programme (BTVUP) under the United Nations Tourism for Rural Development Programme (UNTRDP) by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO). This recognition marks its potential as a hub for eco-tourism and sustainable development.
