Garbh-Ini Programme: The Indian scientists working in the Garbh-Ini programme have identified 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), or genetic markers, that are associated with preterm or premature birth. Garbh-Ini programme promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth. Garbh-Ini is a cohort study of pregnant women initiated in May 2015 at […]
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Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam
Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam: Nearly 3,000 people are expected to attend Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to showcase “age-old ties” and cultural links between two coastal States of Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. The Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam, is similar to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam. The festival aims to highlight the cultural diversity and strength of India […]
Sangathan Se Samriddhi
Sangathan Se Samriddhi: Ministry of Rural Development’s Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) launched “Sangathan Se Samridhhi– Leaving no Rural Woman Behind”. Campaign is a national campaign under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Samaveshi Vikaas Aim is to mobilize 10 crore women from vulnerable and marginalized rural households under the Self-Help Group (SHG) fold. Currently, […]
City Nature Challenge
City Nature Challenge: Over 30 Indian cities are set to participate in the City Nature Challenge, an app-based competition that records observations of nature. Under this initiative, participants can use the iNaturalist app (available for Android and Apple phones) to click and upload a photo of natural flora and fauna. The app uses Artificial Intelligence […]
First Global Buddhist Summit
First Global Buddhist Summit: PM will inaugurate the first Global Buddhist Summit in New Delhi on April 20th and 21st. Conducted by the Ministry of Culture+ International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) Theme: “Responses to Contemporary Challenges: Philosophy to Praxis.” The summit aims to enhance cultural and diplomatic relationships with other countries and mark the significance and […]
Global Conference On Compressed Biogas
Global Conference On Compressed Biogas: The global Conference on Compressed Biogas is to be held in New Delhi soon. Global Conference on Compressed Biogas is organized by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas. The theme of the conference is – Towards Progressive Policy Framework for a Robust CBG Foundation and Growth. The objectives:- to […]
Meeting Of Agricultural Chief Scientists
Meeting Of Agricultural Chief Scientists: The G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists (MACS) will be held in Varanasi from 17 to 19 April 2023 which will feature MAHARISHI Initiative. Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists first meet of MACS was held in Mexico in 2012. The members of the MACS include ministries or governmental bodies responsible […]
56th Session Of UN’s Commission On Population And Development
56th Session Of UN’s Commission On Population And Development: In 56th session of UN’s Commission on Population and Development,held at New York, deputy Secretary-General warned that the goal of achieving quality education for all by 2030 is “seriously off track”. Currently around 263 million children and young people are out of school in the world. […]
Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023
Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023: The Union Home Minister inaugurated the Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023 and paid tribute to Durga Bhabhi. Kaushambi Mahotsav-2023 is a sports festival. It is organized by the Member of Parliament. These Khel Mahotsavs give platforms to young players to showcase their talent About 16000 youths online applied to participate in the ‘Sansad Khelkood Spardha’ Sansad […]
5th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
5th International Conference On Disaster Resilient Infrastructure: The latest conference, the 5th International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2023, was held on 4th and 5th of April 2023 in New Delhi, India. It is the annual conference of the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and its partners. International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure […]
