Cowpea : Germinated During ISRO Mission ISRO recently said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae). It is a leguminous crop having long […]
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Rani Velu Nachiyar
Rani Velu Nachiyar: The Prime Minister of India remembered the courageous Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary. Rani Velu Nachiyar was born in January 3, 1730 in Ramanathapuram. She was the only child of Raja Chellamuthu vijayaragunatha Sethupathy and Rani Sakandhimuthal of the Ramnad kingdom. At the age of 16, she married the prince […]
Export Inspection Council
Export Inspection Council: The Export Inspection Council (EIC) has initiated a detailed gap assessment study on food testing infrastructure for exports. Export Inspection Council was set up by the Government of India under Section 3 of the Export (Quality Control and Inspection) Act, 1963. It ensures sound development of export trade of India through quality […]
First Meteor Shower Of The Year
First Meteor Shower Of The Year: The world is all set to witness the first meteor shower of the year i.e Quadrantid Meteor in this month. It occurs every year in early January. It is among one of the most intense annual meteor displays, and has a brief peak lasting only a few hours. The […]
Rabbit Fever : Report
Rabbit Fever : Report As per a recent report ‘rabbit fever’ has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years also known as tularemia Rabbit Fever is a rare and sometimes deadly infectious disease is seen in children between the 5-9 years age group, older men, and American Indians or […]
Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform
Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is using Open Data Kit (ODK) platform a new digital tool to improve transparency and accountability in public spending. Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform is a digital platform which allows the CAG to collect and manage data securely. It is used for designing, collecting, […]
Logistics Ease Across Different States 2024
Logistics Ease Across Different States 2024: The Union Minister of Commerce & Industry released the “Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2024” report in New Delhi. It is the 6th edition of the LEADS report. It evaluates logistics performance across four key pillars: Logistics Infrastructure, Logistics Services, Operating and Regulatory Environment, and the newly introduced […]
HMPV : Concern
HMPV : Concern China is undergoing an upsurge in respiratory diseases, with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is emerging as a key concern. Human Metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes mild infections similar to that caused by a common cold. It was first identified by scientists in 2001 which belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, of which […]
State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) Two New Deposit Schemes
State Bank of India’s (SBI’s) Two New Deposit Schemes: The State Bank of India recently launched two new deposit schemes namely, Har Ghar Lakhpati and SBI Patrons, designed to provide customers with greater financial flexibility and enhanced value. Har Ghar Lakhpati Scheme: It is a pre-calculated recurring deposit scheme designed to help customers to accumulate […]
Centralized Pension Payments System
Centralized Pension Payments System: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation recently it has fully rolled out the Centralized Pension Payments System (CPPS) under Employees’ Pension Scheme 1995, enhancing the ease of living for millions of pensioners in the country.It is implemented by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) which allows pensioners to access their pension from […]
