PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) – FPO Sangam was successfully hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, with over 72 Farmers Producer Organisation (FPO)s from 15 states participating. FPO (Farmer Producer Organizations) Sangam is a platform connecting FPOs with buyers, processors, and retail chains for long-term sourcing partnerships […]
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Planetary-Defense Exercise on 3I/ATLAS
Planetary-Defense Exercise on 3I/ATLAS: Europe has launched the world’s largest planetary-defence drill, centred on tracking the fast-approaching object 3I/ATLAS. The 3I/ATLAS planetary-defense drill is the largest global simulation ever conducted to test how nations detect, track and respond to near-Earth threats. Led jointly by ESA, NASA, UN-IAWN (International Asteroid Warning Network). Aim: To evaluate […]
Shilp Didi Programme
Shilp Didi Programme: The Union Textiles Secretary announced that the Shilp Didi Programme has significantly boosted women artisans’ income, with some earning over ₹5 lakh. It is a government initiative to economically empower women artisans (“Shilp Didis”) by providing training, digital skills, and market access, including e-commerce platforms and physical exhibitions. Launched In: 2024 (100-day […]
Q-day
Q-day: Google’s new Quantum Echoes experiment using the 65-qubit Willow processor has sparked global debate on whether it accelerates the arrival of Q-day. Q-day refers to the moment when a cryptographically relevant quantum computer becomes powerful enough to break widely used encryption systems such as RSA-2048, threatening global digital security. The fear stems from Shor’s […]
Western Tragopan
Western Tragopan: A captive-breeding programme at Sarahan Pheasantry, Himachal Pradesh, has successfully stabilised the Western Tragopan population, giving conservationists fresh hope. The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus) — also called Jujurana or “king of birds” — is one of the world’s rarest pheasants and the state bird of Himachal Pradesh. It is a flagship species of […]
Goniopora Coral
Goniopora Coral: Scientists have reported that a combination of extreme heat stress and a rare Black band disease has wiped out 75 per cent of Goniopora coral colonies at a site on the Great Barrier Reef.It is also known as flowerpot or daisy corals, is a type of hard, soft coral belonging to the Poritidae […]
Sujalam Bharat App
Sujalam Bharat App: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a key digital initiative under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), aimed at efficient management of rural drinking water supply systems. Sujalam Bharat App Objective is to create a unified, digital identity (Sujal Gaon ID) for every rural water scheme, enabling real-time monitoring […]
Hybrid Mutual Funds
Hybrid Mutual Funds: As equity markets touch new highs, hybrid mutual fund schemes are gaining popularity among investors. Wealth managers are increasingly recommending these funds, especially for investors who find it difficult to rebalance investments on their own. Hybrid mutual funds are mutual fund schemes that invest in more than one asset class, mainly equity […]
Deodar Tree
Deodar Tree: Deodar trees in Himachal Pradesh’s Sangla Valley have revealed the process of climatic shifts from wetter spring conditions that prevailed during pre-historic times to drier conditions from the year 1757 onwards.It is also known as the Himalayan Cedar. The name Deodar is derived from the Sanskrit word Devadāru, meaning “wood of the gods,” […]
Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Deepavali has been inscribed on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.: Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the festival of lights celebrated across India.‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.It is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November.The […]
