Ahaetulla Longirostris : New Snake Species A new snake species with an unusually long snout, Ahaetulla Longirostris, has been discovered in India. Ahaetulla Longirostris is a new snake species with a remarkably long snout. The species, named the long-snouted vine snake (Ahaetulla Longirostris), was identified after two specimens were found in vastly different regions, Bihar […]
National Florence Nightingale Award
National Florence Nightingale Award: The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2024. National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973. The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. It […]
Trade Connect e-Platform
Trade Connect e-Platform: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Connect e-platform. Trade Connect e-Platform is a new digital initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of international trade for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs (Medium, Small and Medium Enterprises). It will connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions […]
PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has come up with draft guidelines for the central financial assistance and payment security mechanism for the PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana. The union cabinet approved the Rs 75,000 crore PM Surya Ghar—Muft Bijli Yojana to benefit 1 crore families in February 2024. […]
PM E-DRIVE Scheme
PM E-DRIVE Scheme: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for the implementation of a scheme titled PM E-DRIVE Scheme’. PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) scheme has an outlay of Rs 10,900 crore over a period […]
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline
Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India Pipeline: Afghanistan is set to begin work on the long-awaited Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline, a landmark USD 10 billion project that promises to enhance regional energy connectivity and drive economic development.
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The American Association for Cancer Research, the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to cancer research, has recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.This month is dedicated to raising awareness about this deadly gynecological cancer.
Exercise Varuna : 22nd edition
Exercise Varuna : 22nd edition The 22nd edition of the India-France bilateral naval exercise VARUNA took place in the Mediterranean Sea. INS Tabar, a frontline stealth frigate, ship borne Helicopter and LRMR Aircraft P8I participated from the Indian side, while French side was represented by FS Provence, Submarine Suffren, Aircraft F20; Atlantique2, fighters MB339 and […]
Cabinet Approves PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme
Cabinet Approves PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) scheme with a budget of INR 3,435.33 crore. This initiative is designed to promote the deployment and operation of electric buses (e-buses) by Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) from FY 2024-25 […]
Maharashtra to establish Tribal University in Nashik
Maharashtra to establish Tribal University in Nashik: The governor of Maharashtra Shri. C. P. Radhakrishnan has announced in the event that Maharashtra state will establish the tribal university for the development of tribal students and for their better future.
