Direct Seeded Rice: ICAR has commercialised herbicide-tolerant (Ht) basmati rice varieties that can control weeds Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) is a modern rice cultivation technique where rice seeds are directly sown into the field, replacing the traditional method of transplanting seedlings from a nursery. It is an efficient, and sustainable method of rice cultivation that […]
‘Phenome India’ Project
‘Phenome India’ Project: CSIR concluded the first phase of its longitudinal health monitoring project, Phenome India, and organised a special event, Phenome India Unboxing 1.0. Phenome India-CSIR Health Cohort Knowledgebase (PI-CheCK) is an initiative by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), launched on 7th December 2023. The project aims to develop India-specific risk […]
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum
United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum: The inaugural United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados, concluded successfully recently. UN Global Supply Chain Forum was the inaugural edition of the forum, which was held from May 21 to 24, 2024, in Barbados. It was hosted […]
International Air Transport Association : India To Host
International Air Transport Association : India To Host India will host the world’s most premier aviation event, the annual general meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), next year, after a gap of 42 years. International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an international trade association for the world’s airlines, established in 1945 in […]
UN Assistance Mission For Iraq (UNAMI)
UN Assistance Mission For Iraq (UNAMI): The UN Security Council voted to end the UN mission in Iraq (UNAMI) that was set up after the 2003 US-led invasion. UNAMI’s job was to help Iraq rebuild after the war and restore a government. The resolution doesn’t mention the geographical features of Iraq. UNAMI will cease operations […]
Unified India Organic logo : FSSAI And APEDA
Unified India Organic logo : FSSAI And APEDA FSSAI and APEDA have developed a new “Unified India Organic” logo to replace the existing India Organic and Jaivik Bharat logos. This move aims to bring uniformity in the implementation of organic regulations by NPOP and FSSAI. The new logo is expected to come into force in […]
Women In Leadership In Corporate India : Report
Women In Leadership In Corporate India : Report A recent report titled “Women in Leadership in Corporate India” by networking platform has shown a persistent underrepresentation of women in leadership positions across Indian corporates. The percentage has remained stagnant below 30% for a considerable period. Findings of the Report: Women representation across the workforce and […]
Maldives Bans Entry To Israeli Passport Holders
Maldives Bans Entry To Israeli Passport Holders: Because of rising tensions and popular displeasure over recent events in Gaza, the Maldives has banned visitors with Israeli passports. Under pressure from the people and the government, President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu made the choice his Cabinet told him to. The ban is in line with replies around […]
Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024
Gudleppa Hallikeri Award 2024: Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been announced as the recipient of the Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024. This declaration was made by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation based in Hosaritti, Haveri District. The award, set to be presented on June 6 at a ceremonial event, includes a monetary prize of […]
Boeing, NASA Set Starliner Launch
Boeing, NASA Set Starliner Launch: The launch was supposed to happen from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center, but a problem with the computer system on the ground stopped the process. The Starliner was supposed to take off on June 01, but a computer on the ground sent an automated abort order that stopped the countdown. NASA […]
