India’s Trade Triumph and Its Environmental Toll: India’s trade contribution is projected to reach 6% of global trade growth by 2025 (DHL Trade Atlas report), but rising exports of pollution-intensive products have triggered serious concerns over environmental sustainability. India’s merchandise exports reached USD 231.48 billion from pollution-intensive sectors alone by 2023, growing faster than overall […]
Day: April 23, 2025
Traditional Bamboo Bins (Mora)
Traditional Bamboo Bins (Mora): Traditional bamboo bins or moras used for paddy storage in rural Bangladesh are being celebrated for their sustainable, low-cost, and eco-friendly agricultural practices, preserving centuries-old agrarian wisdom.Moras (also called dole in some regions) are hand-woven cylindrical containers made from bamboo strips. They are traditionally used for long-term paddy storage in rural […]
HEALD Initiative
HEALD Initiative: Union Home Minister launched the HEALD initiative to tackle liver diseases nationwide and inaugurated India’s first Integrated Liver Habilitation Centre at ILBS, Delhi.HEALD stands for Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention. It is India’s first multi-sectoral national movement targeting liver health, alcohol use disorder, and early disease intervention. Spearheaded under the […]
Moonlight Solar Panel Technology
Moonlight Solar Panel Technology: Stanford University researchers have developed an innovative moonlight solar panel technology that allows electricity generation even at night, during rain, and under overcast skies.A new technology that enables solar panels to generate electricity during nighttime and under low-light conditions. Utilizes radiative cooling, a natural process where heat radiates from the Earth’s […]
SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh
SJVN Releases ₹269.97 Cr Land Compensation for 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Power Project in Arunachal Pradesh: SJVN Ltd, a public sector undertaking, has released ₹269.97 crore as land compensation for the 3,097 MW Etalin Hydro Electric Project in Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. This significant payment was made on March 26, 2025, into a joint account […]
Poshan Tracker Application Wins PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024
Poshan Tracker Application Wins PM’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024: The PoshanTracker Application, developed by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in Public Administration 2024 under the Innovation (Centre) category. This recognition was announced during the 17th Civil Services Day held on […]
Nishchay Wins Silver with 19.59m Throw at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship
Nishchay Wins Silver with 19.59m Throw at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship: At the Asian U-18 Athletics Championship held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 16-year-old Nishchay from Haryana made headlines by winning the silver medal in the boys’ shot put event. Competing on the third day of the championship, Nishchay delivered a personal best throw of 19.59 […]
RBI Permits Minors Above 10 to Operate Bank Accounts Independently
RBI Permits Minors Above 10 to Operate Bank Accounts Independently: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued revised directions allowing minors aged 10 years and above to independently open and operate savings and term deposit accounts. This move, aimed at promoting early financial literacy, will empower minors to manage money responsibly, within a safe and supervised […]
Judge Kaveri Baweja Appointed as Registrar (Vigilance) of Delhi High Court
Judge Kaveri Baweja Appointed as Registrar (Vigilance) of Delhi High Court: Delhi High Court, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja has been appointed as the new Registrar (Vigilance), while Special Judge Arun Bhardwaj will assume charge as the Registrar General from May 1, 2025. Judge Baweja has handled several high-profile cases, including the Delhi excise policy case, […]
India Imposes 12% Tariff on Steel Imports
India Imposes 12% Tariff on Steel Imports: The Government of India has announced the imposition of a 12% provisional safeguard duty on select categories of steel imports. The decision, which came into effect on April 21, 2025, is aimed at countering a surge in low-cost steel imports, especially from China, South Korea, and Japan. The […]
