Partnerships For Accelerated Innovation And Research (PAIR) Initiative: The Centre recently launched an initiative called Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) to support research in universities, especially central and state public universities. Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR) Initiative is an initiative of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). It Stimulate scientific innovation […]
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Exercise Poorvi Prahar
Exercise Poorvi Prahar: The Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-service exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahar’, in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh. Exercise Poorvi Prahar aims to hone the combat effectiveness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the challenging mountainous terrain of the region, enhancing inter-service coordination and operational […]
CAG Report on Urban Local Bodies
CAG Report on Urban Local Bodies: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India highlighted critical gaps in the functioning of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 18 states, 31 years after the 74th Constitutional Amendment was introduced to empower these self-governing institutions. Data on Urban Local Bodies: ULBs face a 42% gap between their resources […]
Zebrafish : Part Of China Shenzhou-18 Mission
Zebrafish : Part Of China Shenzhou-18 Mission Chinese astronauts successfully reared four zebrafish in space which was part of the Shenzhou-18 mission. Zebrafish is a small (2-3 cm long) freshwater fish found in tropical and subtropical regions. The vertebrate takes its name from the horizontal blue stripes running the length of its body. It is […]
AI-enabled e-Tarang System
AI-enabled e-Tarang System: The Ministry of Defence launched the AI-enabled e-Tarang System. It is a unique software, developed in collaboration with Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N). It will improve planning for the interference-free operation of defence equipment during both wartime and peacetime. It will enable automated, efficient planning and management of […]
Khap Panchayat
Khap Panchayat: Khap Panchayats are sometimes seen in the news for multiple reasons, with some leaders advocating for progressive reforms to address key social and economic issues, including unemployment, education, and rural development. Efforts are also being made to modernise and regulate Khap Panchayats, integrating them into formal Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) systems for better […]
Black Hole Triple System
Black Hole Triple System: A recent study has discovered the first black hole triple system, located 8,000 light-years away, differing from typical black holes , usually found as isolated entities or in binary systems. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km). A black hole triple […]
58th Meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga
58th Meeting of National Mission for Clean Ganga: The 58th Executive Committee meeting of the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) approved several pivotal projects aimed at Ganga River conservation, addressing environmental challenges.Environmental Flow Assessment was approved to assess the environmental flow of Chambal, Son, Damodar, and Tons rivers for enhancing water quality and biodiversity. […]
India’s Cooperative Movement
India’s Cooperative Movement: India’s cooperative movement, rooted in the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“the world is one family”), has played a transformative role in fostering inclusive growth, empowering marginalized communities, and driving rural development. Cooperative societies are voluntary organizations where individuals with shared interests collaborate to achieve common economic goals. They operate on principles of […]
PPP plus PPP’ Model
PPP plus PPP’ Model: On World Diabetes Day, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh introduced the innovative ‘PPP plus PPP’ model, aimed at addressing India’s diabetes epidemic through collaborative efforts between domestic and international stakeholders. ‘PPP plus PPP’ model is adual-layered collaboration model combining Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) within India with international PPP collaborations. […]
