India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Planned in Govindgarh near Mukundpur’s white tiger safari, the project, initially approved in 2011, aims to conserve biodiversity, boost wildlife tourism, and generate local employment. The project, initially approved […]
Day: February 5, 2025
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the fifth H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite. This satellite will contribute to Japan’s positioning system, a vital part of its version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The launch took place at 5:30 […]
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title: R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first-ever Tata Steel Masters title on February 2, 2025, by defeating D Gukesh 2-1 in a dramatic tie-breaker. The thrilling final featured surprising upsets and intense moments. Praggnanandhaa’s victory is a major milestone in his career.
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a series of liquidity-boosting measures. These include a $5 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction, open market operations (OMOs), and a variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The RBI’s efforts aim to alleviate liquidity constraints in the banking system […]
Kotak Mutual Fund Introduces India’s First MSCI India ETF
Kotak Mutual Fund Introduces India’s First MSCI India ETF: Kotak Mutual Fund has launched India’s first MSCI India ETF, designed to track the MSCI India Index. This ETF offers investors an easy way to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of Indian equities. With a minimum investment of ₹5,000, providing a cost-effective, passive investment option.
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, a state-of-the-art AI-driven Center of Excellence (CoE) aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. AgriHub seeks to address critical challenges in agriculture, such as drought, floods, and low productivity, through the integration of AI, […]
MY NREGA App
MY NREGA App: The ‘MY NREGA App’ has been launched in Barmer District to streamline the employment process under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). This initiative, spearheaded by District Collector IAS Tina Dabi and Chief Executive Officer IAS Siddharth Palanichamy, aims to simplify the way MNREGA workers apply for jobs. By […]
New Phytopathogenic Fungus
New Phytopathogenic Fungus: Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have identified a new phytopathogenic fungus, Epicoccum indicum, responsible for leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides . The discovery, led by Dr. Raghvendra Singh and Soumyadeep Rajwar, was published in Fungal Diversity on December 19, 2024.
Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site
Gujarat’s Guneri Village: First Biodiversity Heritage Site The Gujarat government has officially declared the inland mangrove in Guneri village, located in Kutch district, as the state’s first Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This move highlights the importance of preserving rare and fragile ecosystems that play a critical role in maintaining the region’s biodiversity. Guneri’s inland mangrove […]
