Existence Of Fourth Form Of Water: Scientists have confirmed the existence of a fourth form of water, Plastic Ice VII, an exotic phase of ice that forms under extreme conditions. Under normal conditions, water exists in three phases: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapour or steam). Unlike ordinary ice, Plastic Ice VII allows water […]
Day: March 13, 2025
WFI suspension revoked
WFI suspension revoked: The Union government revoked the suspension of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), restoring its status as a National Sports Federation (NSF). The suspension, imposed in December 2023, was lifted after the WFI shifted its office location and complied with governance norms. The suspension was imposed in December 2023 due to Sexual […]
Grant in Aid to NCDC
Grant in Aid to NCDC: The Ministry of Cooperation has provided a ₹1,000 crore grant to the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) to strengthen Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs). The grant aims to leverage ₹10,000 crore in financial assistance for ethanol plants, cogeneration units, and working capital support.A financial assistance initiative to support Cooperative Sugar Mills […]
AAHAR 2025
AAHAR 2025: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) showcased India’s agricultural and processed food excellence at AAHAR 2025, with 95 exhibitors from 17 states and UTs. APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority) is a statutory body established under the APEDA Act, 1985.It functions under the Ministry of Commerce […]
Soil Fertility Mapping
Soil Fertility Mapping: The Soil & Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI) has generated digital soil fertility maps for 351 villages across 34 districts in Maharashtra using geospatial techniques.This initiative, under the Soil Health & Fertility Scheme, aims to enhance soil productivity and optimize fertilizer use.Soil Fertility Mapping is a scientific method of assessing and […]
NGO to create a mini-forest for school students
NGO to create a mini-forest for school students: Pasumai Vidhaigal, an NGO in Kancheepuram district, has planted over 1,000 fruit tree saplings at the Ullavoor government school to create a mini-forest. This initiative promotes environmental awareness among students and encourages community participation. Over the past 10 years, the NGO has distributed 2.7 lakh saplings and […]
