Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held […]
Jago Grahak Jago Campaign
Jago Grahak Jago Campaign: The Department of Consumer Affairs is actively engaged in nationwide multimedia awareness campaigns titled “Jago Grahak Jago”. These campaigns aim to inform consumers about fraudulent practices and common issues while providing guidance on seeking redressal The awareness initiatives utilize various media platforms, including print media, TV, radio, cinema theatres, websites, hoardings, […]
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak The first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, Sandhayak, constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy. Purpose Intended for full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys of port and harbour approaches, determining navigational channels and routes. The zone of operation includes maritime limits […]
Fake MGNREGS Job Cards Deleted
Fake MGNREGS Job Cards Deleted: Over 10 lakh job cards have been deleted with the reason ‘fake job card’ under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the last two financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23. As per Section 25 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, whoever […]
Snakebite Envenoming
Snakebite Envenoming: A team of experts from a United Kingdom university have set up a pilot study in Burujhari village in Odisha, India to help it reduce the number of fatalities from Snakebite Envenoming (SE) and will look into solutions like an Early Warning System for snakes. India has the biggest burden of deaths due […]
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has published a report titled- The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration, concerning the alarming acceleration of climate change and its multifaceted impacts across the planet. Highlights of the Report: The decade 2011-2020 emerged as the warmest on record for both […]
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) recently organised the 40th Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Deep-Dive training programme under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness […]
Painganga River : Protest Against a Proposed Dam Project
Painganga River : Protest Against a Proposed Dam Project Protests were staged against a proposed dam project on the Painganga river in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra recently. Painganga River is the chief river of the Yavatmal district in Maharashtra and flows along the south-east boundaries of the district in a winding, meandering course. It […]
Pompe Disease : Study
Pompe Disease : Study India’s first patient diagnosed with the Pompe disease died after spending nearly six years in a semi-comatose state. Pompe disease is a rare inherited disorder that affects one child per million. Causes mutations in the GAA gene cause Pompe disease. The GAA gene provides instructions for producing an enzyme called acid […]
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Lakadong turmeric is considered to be one of the world’s best varieties of turmeric, with a curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent. It is darker in colour and is grown organically without the use of fertilisers. […]
