Milkweed fiber : Study The Union Ministry of Textiles is encouraging by extending its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber. Milkweed fiber is the seed fiber obtained from milkweed plant. Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) plant belongs to the genus Asclepias of the family Asclepiadaceae and is also known as stubborn weed. […]
Month: December 2024
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur
Bhutan Confers Royal Honour on Indian Educationist Arun Kapur: Indian educationist Arun Kapur, known for his contributions to education in India, Bhutan, and Oman, has been honoured by Bhutan’s King Jigme Khesar Namgyel. At the 117th Bhutanese National Day celebrations, held at the Changlimithang stadium in Thimphu, Kapur was conferred the prestigious Red Scarf and […]
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024
Good Governance Week to Begin on December 19, 2024: Good Governance Week 2024 is scheduled to take place from December 19 to December 24, 2024. As part of this national initiative, the Prashasan Gaon Ki Ore campaign will be held across more than 700 districts, states, and union territories of India. The campaign focuses on […]
Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor
Tom Cruise Receives US Navy’s Highest Civilian Honor: Tom Cruise has been awarded the US Navy’s prestigious Distinguished Public Service Award for his exceptional contributions to the military, particularly through his iconic roles in movies like Top Gun. The recognition is for his influence in promoting the military and inspiring public awareness of the armed […]
Real Madrid Clinches Intercontinental Cup 2024 Victory Over Pachuca
Real Madrid Clinches Intercontinental Cup 2024 Victory Over Pachuca: Real Madrid triumphed in the 2024 FIFA Intercontinental Cup, defeating Mexico’s Pachuca 3-0 in a dominant performance at Lusail Stadium, Qatar. The Spanish giants were in control throughout the match, with Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr all contributing to the scoreline.
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative
Mamata Banerjee Launches Banglar Bari Housing Initiative: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the “Banglar Bari” housing scheme, a state-funded initiative aimed at providing affordable housing to the people of West Bengal. This move comes as a response to the alleged negligence by the BJP-led Central government regarding the distribution of funds under […]
India’s rise from 23rd in global smartphone exports in 2019 to 3rd in 2024
India’s rise from 23rd in global smartphone exports in 2019 to 3rd in 2024: India’s ascent from the 23rd position in global smartphone exports in 2019 to securing the 3rd spot in 2024 marks a monumental achievement in its manufacturing and export capabilities. With smartphone exports crossing ₹20,000 crore in November 2024, this growth highlights […]
38th National Games Uttarakhand Unveils Mascot, Logo, Anthem, and Tagline
38th National Games Uttarakhand Unveils Mascot, Logo, Anthem, and Tagline: Uttarakhand marked a significant milestone in sports as it unveiled the mascot, logo, jersey, anthem, and tagline for the 38th National Games 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College, Dehradun. With the Games scheduled from January 28 to February 14, 2025, the event symbolizes a blend […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
India’s First Diabetes Biobank
India’s First Diabetes Biobank: India has established its first diabetes biobank at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) in Chennai, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The diabetes biobank is a repository of biological samples collected from different populations to aid scientific research. It is designed to: Collect, process, store and […]
