Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile App: Union Home Minister recently launched the Civil Registration System (CRS) mobile application to “integrate technology with governance”. Civil Registration System (CRS) Mobile App is designed to facilitate the registration of births and deaths across India. It was developed by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India. It aims […]
Month: November 2024
Simhachalam Temple : In News
Simhachalam Temple : In News During recent conservation efforts, epigraphists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) uncovered a Telugu inscription on the wall above the statue of Lord Hanuman at the 13th-century Simhachalam temple. Simhachalam Temple, originally known as Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, is a Hindu temple located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. It is […]
Chronic Wasting Disease : In News
Chronic Wasting Disease : In News New York State authorities recently confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer facility, emphasizing the disease’s impact on deer, elk and moose populations. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a progressive and fatal neurological disease affecting deer, elk, moose, and other cervids (members of the deer […]
North Atlantic Right Whale : Increased
North Atlantic Right Whale : Increased A group of researchers that studies the whales said that the population of North Atlantic right whales increased about 4% from 2020 level after the whale’s population fell by about 25% from 2010 to 2020. These whales are migratory animals, spending the winter in warmer waters and migrating to […]
Mission Amrit Sarovar : Report
Mission Amrit Sarovar: Report The Prime Minister of India said that over 60,000 Amrit Sarovars were constructed across villages leaving behind a legacy for future generations. It was launched on 24th April, 2022with the resolve to build 75 Amrit Sarovars during the 75th year of independence as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It […]
National Commission For Indian System Of Medicine
National Commission For Indian System Of Medicine: The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) conducted a workshop for drafting the Ayurveda Process Handbook at the NCISM office. National Commission for Indian System of Medicine is the statutory body constituted under NCISM Act, 2020. It replaced the erstwhile regulator Central Council for Indian Medicine […]
Stem Cell Transplants : Findings
Stem Cell Transplants : Findings A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine examined long-term outcomes in patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT), focusing on how transplanted stem cells evolve and mutate over time. Key Findings of the Study: The research involved 16 pairs of donors and recipients where both exhibited surprisingly low […]
Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC)
Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC): China has expressed its opposition to the Taiwanese government establishing the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC) in Mumbai. It is Taiwan’s third office in India, following the openings in New Delhi (1995) and Chennai (2012). In 1993, India and Taiwan set up representative offices: the India-Taipei Association in […]
Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign
Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali Campaign: The “Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali” campaign, launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) from October 28 to November 3, 2024, aims to integrate the festival of Diwali with the Swachh Bharat Mission’s goals of cleanliness and sustainability. “Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali” Campaign objective is to Promote cleanliness […]
Transponder Technology : Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
Transponder Technology : Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana The Department of Fisheries with the help of the Vessel Communication and Support System under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has been able to enhance the safety and security of fishermen at sea. This initiative, utilizing indigenous transponder technology developed by ISRO and implemented by New […]
