National Monetization Pipeline: The Centre has decided to conduct an Asset Recycling Drive under the National Monetization Pipeline (NMP), aiming to generate resources for new investments in infrastructure. The Centre’s asset recycling drive is expected to generate around Rs 1.5 trillion in the fiscal year 2024-25. Transactions with monetisation values of around Rs 0.97 trillion […]
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Light Emitting Diodes (LED)
Light Emitting Diodes (LED): The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences made a statement declaring that while incandescent light bulbs illuminated the 20th century, the 21st century would be illuminated by LED lamps. A diode is an electronic component about 5 mm wide. It has two points of contact, or terminals, called its anode and cathode. […]
Homi J Bhabha Death Anniversary
Homi J Bhabha Death Anniversary: Homi Jehangir Bhabha (born 30th October 1909, Mumbai, India) and died on 24th January, 1966 was a pioneering Indian physicist. He is regarded as the father of India’s nuclear programme. He saw the importance of nuclear power as a military deterrent and source of energy, and laid the foundation of […]
National Girl Child Day 2024
National Girl Child Day 2024: National Girl Child Day (NGCD) is observed on 24th January every year to shed light on the challenges faced by girls in Indian society. The day focuses on creating awareness about the inequalities girls encounter and advocates for equal opportunities in education, healthcare, and nutrition. NGCD was established by the […]
Srirangam Temple : Prime Minister Visit
Srirangam Temple: Prime Minister Visit The Prime Minister visited Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, marking the first visit by a serving Prime Minister to the temple, according to temple priests. Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, also known as Srirangam Temple, is a Hindu temple in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Ranganatha, a form […]
Pradhanmantri Suryoday Yojana
Pradhanmantri Suryoday Yojana: PM Modi announced the launch of Pradhanmantri Suryoday Yojana . Currently, there is no centrally compiled estimate of the number of households in India with rooftop solar installations. Pradhanmantri Suryoday Yojana launched on January,2024. Objectives is to Provide affordable solar energy. Increase energy independence Promote environmental sustainability. It will provide incentives and […]
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter
Ingenuity Mars Helicopter: NASA has re-established contact with its Ingenuity helicopter on Mars, the US space agency said recently Ingenuity Mars Helicopter is a small, autonomous aircraft that flew to Mars aboard NASA’s Perseverance rover. It was sent to Mars to perform experimental flight tests to determine if powered, controlled flight at the Red Planet […]
Sanatan Khadi Vastra
Sanatan Khadi Vastra: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched a new range of ‘Sanatan Khadi Vastra’. KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar launched Sanatan Vastra made from Khadi clothes at the flagship Khadi Bhawan in Connaught Place in Delhi. Sanatan Khadi Vastra by: Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). The design of Sanatan clothing has been […]
FiloBot : Plant-Inspired Robot
FiloBot : Plant-Inspired Robot A new innovative plant-inspired robot which is named FiloBot has been developed that climbs up structures just like climbing vines. FiloBot is different from conventional climbing robots as it doesn’t depend on pre-programmed movements. It instead absorbs 3D printing filament through its head and extends its length over time, just like […]
Parakram Diwas
Parakram Diwas: The Prime Minister of India has extended greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Parakram Diwas is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. This year marks the 127th birth anniversary of Bose, fondly known as ‘Netaji’. Parakram Diwas aims to instil fearlessness […]
