Diagnostic Test For Chytridiomycosis: Scientists developed a diagnostic test for Chytridiomycosis. Chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease in frog populations. It has caused severe declines in over 500 frog species and led to 90 extinctions, making it the deadliest animal disease known. It infects frogs skin. This damages their ability to balance water and salt levels. […]
Direct-Seeding Method
Direct-Seeding Method: Farmers in leading rice-growing states are adopting the direct-seeding method as a solution to delayed rains and labor shortages. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), also known as the ‘broadcasting seed technique,’ is a water-saving method of sowing paddy. In this method, seeds are directly drilled into the fields, eliminating the need for nursery preparation […]
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS): The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recently issued a declaration of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) communities around the globe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family established in 1996, which […]
350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj recently began at the Raigad fort in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He was born on February 19, 1630 to Shahaji Bhosle and Jijabai in […]
Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project
Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project: NHPC Limited and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU for development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal. Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is located in Kalikot district, Karnali Province of Nepal. The project will use the flow from the Karnali River for power generation […]
National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission
National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023. The National Startup Awards 2023 awards will focus on celebrating innovation from across the country, in […]
Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya: NIPCCD organized a Refresher Training Programme on Mission Vatsalya from 29- 31 May, 2023 at NIPCCD Regional Centre, Mohali. Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the […]
GOBARDHAN Scheme
GOBARDHAN Scheme: Union Minister for Jal Shakti has launched the Unified Registration Portal for GOBARdhan. GOBARdhan Scheme: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan, is a crucial umbrella initiative of the Government of India. The government launched the Gobardhan scheme in 2018 as a national priority project under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen-Phase II program. Aim: To […]
Agni-1 Missile
Agni-1 Missile: A successful training launch of a medium-range ballistic missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. Agni- 1 ballistic missile is a medium-Range Ballistic Missile having range 700–900 km. It is a single-stage, solid-fuel missile. It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead with an […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 2nd June 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 2nd Jun 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
