One Station One Product Initiative: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting the products of Divyangjan artisans through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative. One Station One Product Initiative was launched in 2022. It is an initiative of Indian Railways. It aims to enhance livelihoods through skill development for local […]
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Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service. It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving […]
Sjogren’s Disease
Sjogren’s Disease: Researchers from Japan recently discovered a self-reinforcing loop between different immune cells that sustains autoimmune responses in patients with Sjögren’s disease. Sjogren’s disease (also called Sjögren’s syndrome) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. It typically attacks the glands that produce tears, saliva, and sweat. […]
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom: Archaeologists recently uncovered significant remains of a 12th-century hydraulic system and architectural features within the ancient royal palace complex of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and longest-lasting capital of the ancient Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom translates into English as the “Great City”. The complex is located in […]
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: The World Bank recently approved an additional US$9 million in financing to help the Republic of the Marshall Islands manage sharply higher energy costs that are affecting households, businesses, public services and the national budget. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a country located in the central Pacific Ocean. It lies […]
Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens
Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens: The Supreme Court recently held that where the question of pursuing a constitutional remedy is involved, and invocation of writ jurisdiction is traceable to clause (1) of Article 226, the doctrine of forum non conveniens may rarely apply. Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens is a common law legal principle that […]
Project 18 Programme
Project 18 Programme: India’s ambitious Project 18 programme is steadily taking shape as what is expected to be one of the most powerful surface combatant projects ever undertaken by the Indian Navy, according to a recent report. Project 18 (P-18) Indian Navy’s Next-Generation Destroyer (NGD) programme. It is overseen by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design […]
Shiveluch Volcano
Shiveluch Volcano: The Shiveluch Volcano in Russia’s Far East erupted recently, sending ash plumes 10 km into the air and triggering red-level aviation alerts for the area. Shiveluch Volcano is one of the largest and most active volcanoes located on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, one of the most intense volcanic regions in the world. It is […]
Maharaja Chhatrasal
Maharaja Chhatrasal: Underway at the Madhya Pradesh Tribal Museum at Shyamal Hills in Bhopal, the second day of Mahua Festival carried a theme steeped in local legend: the life of Maharaja Chhatrasal. Maharaja Chhatrasal (4 May 1649 – 19 December 1731) was a medieval Indian warrior who fought against the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb and established […]
Bovista colorata
Bovista colorata: Researchers recently documented a rare bright yellow puffball mushroom named Bovista colorata in Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district. Bovista colorata, commonly known as the yellow puffball mushroom, is a species of puffball fungus belonging to the family Agaricaceae. It is generally found in grasslands, open fields, meadows, and disturbed soils. Bovista colorata has a […]
