Piprahwa Relics: The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, proudly announced the historic return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha to their rightful home in India. Piprahwa Relics are associated with the mortal remains of Lord Buddha. The Piprahwa Relics, which include bone fragments, soapstone and crystal caskets, a sandstone coffer, and offerings […]
Supply and Use Table
Supply and Use Table: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the ‘Supply and Use Tables of 2020-21 and 2021-22’. It represents a detailed snapshot of all economic activities taking place in the economy. They are powerful analytical tools that present the structure of an economy as well as interlinkages among the […]
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered
Darwin’s Frog : Endangered Chile has launched a new effort to save the endangered Darwin’s frog Darwin’s frog (Rhinoderma darwinii ), also called the southern Darwin’s frog. It is unique among amphibians for its brooding habits. It is a tiny amphibian with leaf-like skin whose males carry tadpoles within pouches in their mouths. It is […]
INS Himgiri
INS Himgiri: INS Himgiri (Yard 3022) was delivered to the Indian Navy at GRSE, Kolkata. INS Himgiri is the third ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) and the first of the class built at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE). It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Himgiri, a Leander-class frigate,that was decommissioned on […]
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24
NHAI Sustainability Report 2023-24: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) released its second Sustainability Report for FY 2023–24, detailing significant achievements in integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into its operations. The report aligns with India’s Mission LiFE, and the principles of a circular economy. Despite a 20% increase in National Highway construction, […]
ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory
ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory: ICRISAT and ICAR have launched an AI-powered, context-specific Agromet Advisory Service for climate-resilient agriculture. ICAR’s AI-Powered Agromet Advisory is a real-time, personalised climate advisory system developed using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to assist smallholder farmers in making informed agricultural decisions amid rising climate risks. Jointly launched by ICRISAT […]
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade
US Sanctions 6 Indian Companies Over Iran Trade: The US Department of State sanctioned 20 global firms, including 6 Indian companies, for engaging in petrochemical trade with Iran. The United States imposed sanctions under Executive Order 13846. Six Indian companies were identified among the 20 entities globally. Reason for Sanctions: These firms knowingly engaged in […]
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing
Lifted the 28-year-old ban on heritage sports like bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing: The Punjab government has lifted the long-standing ban on traditional heritage sports, including bullock cart races, dog races, horse races, and pigeon racing, marking a revival of the state’s cultural identity. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, while addressing […]
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan
Double Olympic Champion Laura Dahlmeier Dies in Mountaineering Accident in Pakistan: The sporting world is in mourning after the tragic death of Laura Dahlmeier, the German double Olympic champion and seven-time world champion in biathlon, who passed away at the age of 31 following a mountaineering accident in Pakistan’s Karakoram range. Known both for her […]
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary
UN Women celebrated its 15th anniversary: The United Nations (UN) entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It was created in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly. The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of […]
