Shahed-136B’: Amid the growing tension in the Middle-East, Iran for the first time has showcased the Shahed 136B drone and Jihad ballistic missile. About 136B Drone Iran presented this new kamikaze drone as part of its military modernization program, in a context marked by growing instability in the region.
Bana Kaih Scheme to support farmers and entrepreneurs
Bana Kaih Scheme to support farmers and entrepreneurs: Chief Minister Lalduhoma officially launched the state’s new flagship initiative, the Hand Holding Scheme (Bana Kaih), during a ceremony held at Vanapa Hall. Aim & Objectives Effective Convergence of Actions Efficient Resource Mobilization & Allocation Establishing Progress Partners Gainful engagement of Youth Strengthening Support Institutions Comprehensive Service […]
Pune Airport To Be Named After Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj
Pune Airport To Be Named After Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj: Maharashtra government approved a proposal to name Pune airport as Jagadguru Sant Tukaram Maharaj Pune International Airport. Airport renaming proposal put forward last month Last month, Murlidhar Mohol proposed naming the airport after the 17th-century saint, noting that Lohegaon, where the airport is situated, was […]
Inauguration of the 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference
Inauguration of the 41st Indian Coast Guard Commanders’ Conference: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 41st edition of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi on September 24, 2024. This three-day conference serves as a crucial platform for ICG Commanders to engage in meaningful discussions on strategic, operational, and administrative matters […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 25th September 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 25th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve
Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve: The Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) lost its dominant male tiger, T9, recently. Navegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve (NNTR) spans 653.67 sq.km. across the Gondia and Bhandara districts of Maharashtra. It is located in the heart of the central Indian Tiger Landscape, which contributes almost 1/6 of the total tiger population of the country. Declared […]
Gingee Fort Has Been Nominated For UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list
Gingee Fort Has Been Nominated For UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list: The Gingee Fort in Tamil Nadu’s Villupuram district has been nominated for UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list as part of the Maratha Military Landscapes proposal, which includes 11 other forts. Gingee Fort is renowned for its historical importance and strategic location atop three hillocks: […]
SPICED Scheme
SPICED Scheme: The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has approved a Spices Board scheme, ‘Sustainability in the spice sector through progressive, innovative and collaborative interventions for export development’ (SPICED) scheme. SPICED Scheme is aimed at significantly enhancing the export of spices and value- added spice products as well as improving the productivity of cardamoms […]
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Scheme
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats for the 15th Finance Commission cycle. Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitat Scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched by the union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It has been made operational by adding more components […]
Epigenetics
Epigenetics: Epigenetics plays a critical role in human health by regulating gene expression without the direct modification of DNA sequence. Epigenetics is the study of how cells control gene activity without changing the DNA sequence. “Epi-“means on or above in Greek, and “epigenetic” describes factors beyond the genetic code. Epigenetic changes are modifications to DNA […]
