Equine Disease Free Compartment: India’s has established and secured global recognition for its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC). Equine Disease-Free Compartment is a scientifically managed, globally recognized area that guarantees horses are free from certain equine diseases, enabling them to engage in international trade and competitions. The EDFC operates under comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) […]
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3 by 35 Initiative
3 by 35 Initiative: The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a”3 by 35” initiative. It is an initiative urging countries to raise real prices on tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by at least 50 per cent by 2035. The initiative has an ambitious goal of raising US $1 trillion over the next 10 years. […]
Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple
Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple: Thousands of devotees recently witnessed the grand consecration of the Subramanya Swamy temple in Tiruchendur, held after a gap of 16 years. Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan (Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati). It is located in Tiruchendur, Thoothukudi District, Tamil Nadu. It […]
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme
National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme: The Union Social Justice Ministry is in the process of seeking additional allocation for administering the National Overseas Scholarship scheme for marginalised students. It is a Central Sector Scheme to facilitate the low-income students from marginalized communities, including the Scheduled Castes (SC), Denotified Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes, Landless Agricultural Labourers, […]
Japonica Rice
Japonica Rice: Scientists at the Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to increase phosphate uptake and transport in japonica rice varieties. Japonica is one of the two major eco-geographical races of O. sativa(O. sativa japonica), the other is Indica. It is a group of rice varieties from […]
Sheesh Mahal : Restored
Sheesh Mahal : Restored A Mughal-era palace, Sheesh Mahal, located in Shalimar Bagh, North Delhi, was restored and unveiled by the Union Culture and Tourism minister. Sheesh Mahal was built in 1653 by Izz-un-Nisha Begum, wife of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. This monument was a tribute and a replica of the Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Trinidad and Tobago, marked the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit since 1999. Trinidad and Tobago is located in the southeastern West Indies (Caribbean) and comprises two main islands Trinidad and Tobago, along with several smaller islands. It lies northeast of […]
International Day of Cooperatives
International Day of Cooperatives: As India celebrates the International Day of Cooperatives (5th July, 2025) and marks four years of the Ministry of Cooperation, the focus is on harnessing the potential of cooperatives and MSMEs, especially through initiatives like the PM Vishwakarma scheme to empower artisans and promote inclusive economic growth.
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary (6th July) highlighting his legacy in national unity, industrial policy, and education, and his relevance in India’s modern development.Born in Calcutta (now Kolkata). Dr. Mookerjee is the son of Sir Ashutosh Mookerjee, a […]
Helgoland
Helgoland: Physicists treat Helgoland as the birthplace of quantum theory.Helgoland is a speck of red-sandstone cliffs lies in the German Bay (Deutsche Bucht) of the North Sea. It is barely a square kilometre in area, it was once a naval fortress. Physicists today treat Helgoland as the birthplace of quantum theory.Werner Heisenberg, 23 and tormented […]
