Artesian Well in India: Large amounts of water began gushing out from underground in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan that is attributed to the Artesian Well in India.Experts rejected the idea of the water being linked to the ancient Saraswati river, suggesting water may be millions of years old, with origins from Tethys sea (pre-Vedic times).An artesian well […]
Day: January 8, 2025
SBI Reports Decline in Poverty in India
SBI Reports Decline in Poverty in India: A recent research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) highlights a remarkable decline in poverty rates across rural and urban India.The report attributes this decline to targeted government interventions, enhanced rural infrastructure, and improved consumption patterns among lower-income groups.Rural Poverty: Reduced to 4.86% in FY24 from […]
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) celebrated its 40th Foundation Day on 4th January 2025, marking four decades of contributions to India’s scientific and industrial development.DSIR was established on 4th January 1985, under the Ministry of Science and Technology through a Presidential Notification under the 164th Amendment […]
Punjab De-Addiction Registry
Punjab De-Addiction Registry: Punjab’s Drug Control Policy focuses on prevention, de-addiction, and rehabilitation, with a central registry to monitor treatments and prevent medication misuse.A digital registry leveraging Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to uniquely identify patients undergoing treatment for substance abuse.
Indus Valley Script
Indus Valley Script: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister offer of a $1 million prize for anyone who deciphers the Indus Valley script serves a purpose beyond solving the lingering mystery regarding the 5,000-year-old civilization.The writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 BCE), featuring undeciphered symbols with no confirmed linguistic association.
Organic Fisheries Cluster
Organic Fisheries Cluster: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first Organic Fisheries Cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim.This initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)A fisheries cluster designed for sustainable and eco-friendly fish farming using organic practices.
Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary
Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary: The Bombay High Court took suo moto cognizance of an incident involving tourists cornering a tigress and her cubs in Umred-Pauni-Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary, exposing lapses in wildlife protection and monitoring protocols.It is Situated in Pauni Tahsil, Bhandara district, and Umred, Kuhi, and Bhivapur Taluka, Nagpur district, Maharashtra.
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom
Lionel Messi Honoured with the US Presidential Medal of Freedom: Lionel Messi, captain of the Argentina men’s football team and one of the greatest footballers of all time, was honoured with the United States Presidential Medal of Freedom, the country’s highest civilian award. This recognition marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career, making him […]
2025 Tibet-Nepal Earthquake
2025 Tibet-Nepal Earthquake: The 2025 Tibet Earthquake, a catastrophic seismic event, occurred on January 5, 2025, shaking the Tibetan Plateau and its neighboring regions. The earthquake measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, as per the United States Geological Survey (USGS), while the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC) recorded a magnitude of 6.8. It caused widespread […]
Suzuki’s Investment in NDDB’s Bio-Gas Venture
Suzuki’s Investment in NDDB’s Bio-Gas Venture: Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to acquire a 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture developed by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This move aligns with Suzuki’s plans to use Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) for enhancing the longevity and performance of vehicles. Suzuki had initially sought a […]
