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Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme

Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme has steadily expanded its reach, the Minister of State for Food Processing Industries recently said that major components of the scheme have made notable progress as of 31 October 2025. Launched on June 29, 2020, […]

Onchocerciasis

Onchocerciasis: Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus, a parasitic worm. The parasite can spread to humans through repeated bites of infected blackflies of the Simulium species. The flies breed by fast-flowing rivers and streams in certain remote, tropical, […]

Red-breasted Parakeet

Red-breasted Parakeet: Two pairs of red-breasted parakeets were recently spotted on the NIT-Patna campus by a group of environmentalists. The red-breasted parakeet, or moustached parakeet, is a colorful bird found across many parts of Asia. Scientific Name: Psittacula alexandri It’s known for its bright feathers and a unique “moustache” marking. These parakeets are quite common […]

Technology Development Fund Scheme

Technology Development Fund Scheme: The Defence Research and Development Organisation has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to armed forces. It has been established to promote self-reliance in Defence Technology as a part of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. It encourages the participation of public/private industries, especially MSMEs and […]