Charaka and Sushruta: The Vice-President of India addressed a gathering during the unveiling of statues of Charaka and Sushruta at Raj Bhavan, Goa. Charaka, a court physician during the Kushan period, is considered the Father of Medicine in India. He revised the ancient Agnivesha Samhita into what became the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text of […]
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PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update
PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update Under the PM E-Drive, ₹2,000 crore is allocated to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India. The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched to accelerate electric mobility in India through demand incentives and charging infrastructure support. It aims […]
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme: The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund scheme, which supports MSMEs with equity infusion, has invested around Rs 10,979 crore in 577 MSMEs as of March 2025 since its launch. The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund has been set up to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those […]
Niallia tiangongensis
Niallia tiangongensis: Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis on board the Tiangong Space Station. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated permanently crewed space station in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It represents the third and final step of China’s Manned Space Program. The […]
Santara (Sallekhana)
Santara (Sallekhana): Recently a three-year-old girl in Indore reportedly died after being administered Santhara by a Jain monk, bringing the ancient Jain ritual of voluntary fasting unto death back into public and legal discourse. Santhara or Sallekhana is a Jain religious vow of voluntary fasting unto death, undertaken to purify the soul and attain moksha. […]
Guttala Sculptural Inscription
Guttala Sculptural Inscription: A 16th-century sculptural inscription found near Chandrashekara temple, Guttala (Haveri district, Karnataka), records the death of 6,307 people due to a drought in 1539 CE, making it India’s earliest epigraphic evidence of a humanitarian disaster. Guttala Sculptural Inscription: Found near Chandrashekara temple, Guttala village, Karnataka. Written in Kannada script and language on […]
India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization
India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization: India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is a Tokyo-based intergovernmental body working to boost productivity across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1961, with India […]
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research : In News
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research: In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. Established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Formerly known as the National Centre for […]
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations
Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations: Prime Minister inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations across 86 districts in 18 States/UTs via video conference from Deshnoke, Rajasthan. A centrally sponsored initiative to redevelop and modernize 1,275 railway stations across India with a long-term, phased vision. Launched In: 2022 by the Ministry of Railways, Government […]
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination
WHO Recognises 4 Nations for Trans Fat Elimination: The World Health Organization (WHO) recognised Austria, Norway, Oman, and Singapore for eliminating industrially produced trans fats from their national food supply. Trans fats (trans-fatty acids) are unsaturated fats that undergo hydrogenation, turning liquid oils into solid fats. Naturally occurring: Found in red meat and dairy (in […]
