Birth Anniversary Of Shri Ramalinga Swamy: India celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of Shri Ramalinga Swamy, also known as Vallalar, on 5th October, 2023. Shri Ramalinga Swamy was a prominent Tamil poet in the 19th century and a member of the “gnana siddhars” lineage. He was born in the village of Marudhur in Tamil Nadu. […]
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Operation Kachchhap
Operation Kachchhap: In a recent operation named “Kachchhap,” the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has successfully rescued nearly a thousand live baby Gangetic turtles, shedding light on the ongoing battle against illegal wildlife trade and the protection of these unique creatures. The Ganga river system in India is home to 13 species of turtles, they […]
Travel For LiFE Initiative
Travel For LiFE Initiative: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is partnering with India to expand the Travel for LiFE (Lifestyle of the Planet, for the Planet, and by the Planet) initiative across the Asia-Pacific region. The Ministry of Tourism in India will establish a PATA desk to enhance engagement with PATA regarding Travel for […]
52nd GST Council Meeting : Recommendations
52nd GST Council Meeting: Recommendations The 52nd GST Council Meeting made several important recommendations: Amendments in Appointment of GST Appellate Tribunals – in the conditions for appointing the President and Members of the proposed GST Appellate Tribunals. GST Rates for Millet Flour: GST rates for food preparation of millet flour in powder form, containing at […]
Asia-Pacific Institute For Broadcasting Development
Asia-Pacific Institute For Broadcasting Development: India re-elected the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) General Conference (GC)president for the third successive term recently. The Information & Broadcasting Ministry Secretary, Apurva Chandra, said this was a first in the history of AIBD. The move showed the confidence broadcasting organizations across the Asia Pacific and the world […]
Accredited Social Health Activist : Planning For Incentives
Accredited Social Health Activist : Planning For Incentives The government is planning to give incentives to ASHA health activists for mobilising eligible individuals for sickle cell disease screening and distribution of sickle cell cards. ASHA is a trained female community health activist. ASHA workers are a core part of the National Rural Health Mission launched […]
Ruddy Shelduk : Arrived For Winter Stay
Ruddy Shelduk : Arrived For Winter Stay The first batch of about 50 members of the Ruddy Shelduk, popularly known as ‘Surkhab’ birds, arrived in Uttarakhand for a six month winter stay. Ruddy Shelduk (Tadorna ferruginea) belongs to the family Anatidae under the order Anseriformes. In India it is known as the Brahminy duck. It […]
Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag
Udangudi Panangkarupatti : GI Tag Udangudi ‘Panangkarupatti’ (palm jaggery/ gur) from Tamil Nadu has received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. The palm jaggery preparation procedure in this area is traditional till date without inclusion of any additional modern strategies. The karupatti prepared from the palm sap from the region around Udangudi in Tiruchendur taluk in […]
Garumbatitan morellensis : Long-Necked Dinosaur Species
Garumbatitan morellensis : Long-Necked Dinosaur Species Scientists discovered a massive long-necked dinosaur ‘titan’ in Spain and named it Garumbatitan morellensis. It was a Titanosaur species, which is a subgroup of sauropods. It was the only lineage to survive until the dinosaur-killing asteroid struck around 66 million years ago. These massive fossils, as per estimates, date […]
Indian Air Force : New Ensign
Indian Air Force : New Ensign Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief recently unveiled a new Ensign for the force. Only the IAF Crest will be incorporated into the new IAF Ensign. This crest prominently features the national symbol, the Ashoka Lion, at the top, with the words “Satyamev Jayate” in Devanagari script below […]
