Amrit Sarovar Mission : Data The Government recently informed that over 68 thousand ponds have been created under the Amrit Sarovar Mission. It was launched in April 2022 to construct or rejuvenate 75 Amrit Sarovars (ponds) in each district of the country as a part of the celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. It helps […]
Brown Trout
Brown Trout: The Kashmir fisheries department plans to reintroduce the Brown trout back into the Valley for game. The brown trout (Salmo trutta) is a species of salmonid ray-finned fish and the most widely distributed species of the genus Salmo. It has been widely introduced globally as a game fish. It is one of the […]
AI-based Weather Forecasting Program
AI-based Weather Forecasting Program: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare (MoAFW) launched AI-based monsoon forecasts via SMS (m-Kisan) to nearly 3.8 crore farmers across 13 states this year. AI-Based Weather Forecasting Program was launched by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Under this initiative AI-based monsoon forecasts was sent using m-Kisan portal. This […]
Exercise Siyom Prahar
Exercise Siyom Prahar: The Indian Army successfully conducted Exercise Siyom Prahar. Exercise Siyom Prahar is a major field training exercise conducted by the Indian Army. It is aimed at validating the employment of drone technology in modern tactical operations. It was held under realistic battlefield conditions and marked “a significant step in operational preparedness” by […]
Erra Matti Dibbalu
Erra Matti Dibbalu: Andhra Pradesh’s Erra Matti Dibbalu (Red Sand Dunes) have been included in the UNESCO Tentative List of World Heritage Sites. Erra Matti Dibbalu, also known as the Red Sand Dunes is located along the coast near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh. It was first documented by British geologist William King in 1886, these […]
Red Ivy Plant
Red Ivy Plant: Scientists at JNTBGRI, Kerala have developed a multifunctional wound-healing pad using the red ivy plant (Strobilanthes alternata), combining traditional knowledge with nanotechnology. Red Ivy Plant (Murikooti Pacha) is a tropical medicinal plant widely known for its wound-healing properties and used in indigenous medicine. Scientific Name: Strobilanthes alternata (Family: Acanthaceae). It Grows abundantly […]
Amritsari Kulcha : GI Tag
Amritsari Kulcha : GI Tag Punjab’s Food Processing Department is seeking a Geographical Indication (GI) tag for the iconic Amritsari Kulcha. Amritsari Kulcha is A stuffed, flaky tandoori flatbread made with refined flour (maida), fermented with yogurt and leavening agents, baked in a clay oven. Served with chhole, tamarind chutney, pickled onions, and topped with […]
Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry : Crisis
Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry: Crisis Bhadohi’s handmade carpet industry contributing over 60% of India’s carpet exports is facing a severe crisis due to the U.S. imposing a 50% tariff on Indian goods, leading to order cancellations, production cuts, and job losses.It Is Carpet weaving is a traditional handcraft where wool, silk, or cotton threads are […]
APEDA Opens First Regional Office in Bihar
APEDA Opens First Regional Office in Bihar: Piyush Goyal inaugurates APEDA’s first Bihar office in Patna, boosting the state’s agri-export potential with global market access for farmers and entrepreneurs.. Bihar’s presence on the global agricultural export map, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal inaugurated the first regional office of the Agricultural and Processed Food […]
Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day
Goa to Host Historic 10th Ayurveda Day: Goa to host the 10th Ayurveda Day on 23rd Sept 2025 at AIIA with the theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet,” marking a global push for sustainable healthcare. Theme “Ayurveda for People & Planet”, the celebration reflects the growing recognition of Ayurveda as both a healthcare solution and […]
