Padma Doree: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) officially launched ‘Padma Doree’, a cross-regional initiative merging Northeast India’s Eri silk with Madhya Pradesh’s Chanderi traditions. Padma Doree is a unique cross-cultural textile initiative that fuses two distinct Indian heritage crafts: the Eri (Ahimsa) silk of Northeast India and the intricate Chanderi weaving […]
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Advanced Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri
Advanced Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri: The Indian Navy received the delivery of ‘Mahendragiri’, the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate, from Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL). Mahendragiri (Yard 12654) is the sixth ship of the Nilgiri-class (Project 17A) It is a follow-on to the Project 17 (Shivalik-class) frigates, featuring significantly improved stealth features, advanced weaponry, and […]
Canine Distemper Virus
Canine Distemper Virus: A tigress and her last surviving cub recently died at the Mukki quarantine facility in Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve following a suspected outbreak of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious and potentially fatal viral disease caused by a single-stranded RNA virus of the Paramyxoviridae family (the […]
Bargi Dam : In News
Bargi Dam : In News Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister ordered a high-level inquiry following a tragic cruise boat capsize at Bargi Dam that resulted in nine deaths. Bargi Dam is one of the most significant multipurpose river valley projects in Central India. It serves as a vital source of water for drinking, irrigation, and hydropower, […]
Ru-Soam Bridges
Ru-Soam Bridges: UNESCO has partnered with the Sikkim government to document the indigenous engineering known as Ru-Soam. Ru-Soam Bridges is a cane bridge built by the Lepcha community in Sikkim, especially in the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve. In the Lepcha language, ‘Ru’ means cane or rattan, while ‘Soam’ refers to a bridge. It is crafted from […]
Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA). It is a regulatory initiative designed to bring transparency and standardization to performance claims made by financial intermediaries. It has been operationalised by the Securities and Exchange Board of India […]
Platypus : New Fossils
Platypus : New Fossils New fossils from South Australia reveal a new species of ancient platypus that still had teeth – something modern platypuses lost long ago. The platypus is a semi-aquatic egg-laying mammal endemic to eastern Australia. Scientific Name: Ornithorhynchus anatinus Platypuses occur in freshwater systems from tropical rainforest lowlands and plateaus of far […]
E-PRAAPTI Portal
E-PRAAPTI Portal: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to launch E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts). E-PRAAPTI (EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts), a dedicated digital platform of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Purpose is to facilitate identification, tracking, Unique Account Number (UAN) linking, and activation of […]
New Species of Fireflies
New Species of Fireflies: Scientists recently discovered two previously unknown species of fireflies named Diaphanes meghalayanus and Diaphanes mawlynnong in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills, marking the first formal documentation of such insects from the state. They are two new species of fireflies. They were discovered in Meghalaya’s East Khasi Hills. Meghalayanus has been named after […]
Mission SAKSHAM
Mission SAKSHAM: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor launched Mission for Urban Co-operative Banks. The mission SAKSHAM (Sahakari Bank Kshamta Nirman) is a sector-wide capacity-building and certification framework for urban co-operative banks (UCBs). It aims to enhance managerial and operational capabilities, improve compliance culture, and strengthen institutional resilience across UCBs. It is a mission-mode, […]
