Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th Birth Anniversary: India celebrated Dr. Vikram Sarabhai’s 105th birth anniversary on 12th August, who pioneered India’s space program and founded key institutions across various fields. Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, born in Ahmedabad in 1919, is the father of India’s space program and mentor to A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. He established the Physical Research Laboratory […]
Dysbiosis
Dysbiosis: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics pose significant dangers, particularly to the microbiome, the complex community of microorganisms in the human body. While antibiotics are vital for treating infections, they also indiscriminately kill beneficial bacteria, leading to a disruption known as dysbiosis. Dysbiosis can have severe and long-lasting effects on health, contributing to conditions […]
Nagaland’s DRTPS Initiative
Nagaland’s DRTPS Initiative: Nagaland became the first state in India to adopt a Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS) by signing an MoU with SBI General Insurance. The insurance aims to protect critical infrastructure and reduce economic losses from extreme weather events over a three-year period (2024-2027). Parametric insurance provides a predefined payout when […]
Xerogel : Study
Xerogel : Study Researchers have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing incorporating Silica Nanoparticles and calcium that can help blood clot rapidly and provide relief for uncontrolled hemorrhage. Xerogel is a solid form of a gel obtained by drying it with unhindered shrinkage. The drying process of xerogels involves solvent evaporation under standard conditions using […]
National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024
National Institutional Ranking Framework 2024: Union Minister for Education released the India Rankings 2024, which implements the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) drafted for this purpose by the Ministry of Education in 2015. Key highlights of NIRF 2024: Indian Institute of Technology Madras retains its 1st position in the Overall Category for the sixth consecutive […]
Model Solar Village
Model Solar Village: The Scheme Guidelines for implementation of ‘Model Solar Village’ under PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana have been notified by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Model Solar Village aims to create one Model Solar Village per district across India. Goal is to promote solar energy adoption and enable village communities to […]
Gotipua Dance
Gotipua Dance: Gotipua child artists, who experience the world as their stage and applause as a constant companion, face an uncertain future when they hit puberty. Gotipua Dance is the majestic folk dance of Orissa which is the precursor to the classical Odissi dance form. In the Orissa language, “Goti” means “single” and “Pua” means […]
Diamond Imprest Licence
Diamond Imprest Licence: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry announced the introduction of the Diamond Imprest Licence at the 40th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2024 organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Diamond Imprest Licence allows eligible exporters to import cut and polished diamonds, including semi-processed, half-cut, […]
Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper: Stray dogs in villages within a two-kilometre radius of the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s boundaries in Uttarakhand will be vaccinated against the canine distemper virus. Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs. All dogs are […]
INS Arighat
INS Arighat: India is now all set to commission its second nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighat, armed with nuclear missiles for strategic deterrence. INS Arighat is India’s second indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), following India’s first nuclear submarine, INS Arihant, commissioned in 2018. It was constructed at the Indian Navy’s Ship Building Centre (SBC) […]
