Next Generation DNA Sequencing: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change inaugurated the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun.It is a revolutionary technology that enables the rapid and high-throughput decoding of entire genomes, analyzing millions of DNA sequences simultaneously. This […]
Month: December 2024
SMILE Programme
SMILE Programme: The Indian government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a landmark $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) programm The Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the government in undertaking wide-ranging reforms […]
India State of Forest Report
India State of Forest Report: The Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR 2023) at Forest Research Institute, Dehradun. India State of Forest Report: It is published by the Forest Survey of India (FSI) on a biennial basis since 1987. It carries out in-depth assessment of […]
Pangolin Trafficking
Pangolin Trafficking: Authorities seized 2.18 tonnes of pangolin scales in Nigeria, equivalent to approximately 1,100 pangolins. Pangolins also called scaly anteaters because of their preferred diet, pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world for their meat, scales and leather. These solitary, primarily nocturnal animals, are easily recognized by their full armor of scales. […]
India Maritime Heritage Conclave
India Maritime Heritage Conclave: The 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024), organized by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, celebrated India’s maritime legacy and contributions to global trade while discussing future innovations. Key Highlights of IMHC 2024: The theme of the conclave was “Towards Understanding India’s Position in Global Maritime History” focusing on […]
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary: Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years. The Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) in Assam, once a thriving habitat for diverse avian species, has experienced a 72% decline in bird species count over the past 27 years. This alarming biodiversity crisis has been attributed to anthropogenic pressures […]
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme
Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme: The Minister of State for Home Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha about the Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme. Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme was launched on 15th August 1972 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. It provides the grant of pension to living freedom fighters and their families; if they […]
National Tansen Samman
National Tansen Samman: Renowned tabla player of Indian classical music Pt. Swapan Choudhary of Kolkata has been honoured with the “National Tansen Samman” for the year 2023. National Tansen Samman was established in the year 1980 by the Madhya Pradesh Government in the name of Music Emperor Tansen. It is the highest national music award […]
Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth
Rising Drug Abuse Among Youth: The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the rising drug abuse among youth, calling it a generational threat.This concern emerged during a verdict supporting the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) probe into a heroin smuggling case linked to Pakistan.The court emphasized the need for urgent collective action from families, […]
Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance
Nanoplastics Causing Antibiotic Resistance: A study revealed that nanoplastics derived from single-use plastic bottles (SUPBs) contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance (AR), presenting an overlooked public health risk.Antibiotic resistance, a type of antimicrobial resistance, occurs when bacteria evolve to resist the effects of drugs that once killed them or inhibited their growth. Nanoplastics could […]
