Earth Hour: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior to mark 20 years of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized […]
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Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile: The Indian Air Force is set to equip its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile, or ASRAAM. It is a European-designed short-range air-to-air missile built by the multinational company MBDA. The ASRAAM uses heat-seeking technology and is optimised for close-in dogfights. It operates on […]
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council: An inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society. It was formed by subsuming 14 Autonomous Institutes of the Department of […]
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023: India has reported 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023 a nd with it placed his position among countries who have the highest maternal mortality burden. This numbers are coming rom the global analysis published in The Lancet. The study which is led by researchers from the Institute for Health […]
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): India’s unorganized sector workers will have the great chance to secure their future via the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme. With part of this scheme their saving as little as ₹55 per month and workers will get a fixed pension of ₹3,000 every month after the age […]
India To Establishes First Port of Refuge to Strengthen Maritime Safety
India To Establishes First Port of Refuge to Strengthen Maritime Safety: To strengthen the India’s maritime security Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalized India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR). This initiative creates the structured system for the handling ships in distress and filling a long-standing gap in the country’s maritime infrastructure. […]
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projected India’s economy to grow at 6.1% in 2026-27. The OECD was established in 1960, by 18 European nations, plus the United States and Canada. OECD members are typically democratic countries that support free-market economies. It is an international organisation of […]
Qader Cruise Missile
Qader Cruise Missile: Iran fired Qader Cruise missiles at the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier. It is a medium-range shore-based anti-ship cruise missile developed by Iran and deployed by its naval forces. It is used by naval forces to target ships. It is an upgraded version of the Noor missile, which is based on Chinese […]
CALM Brain
CALM Brain: Researchers at the Rohini Nilekani Centre for Brain and Mind (CBM), a partnership between the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) and the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) – TIFR, have developed CALM-Brain CALM Brain is a first-of-its-kind digital repository of data in India on brain structure and function […]
Gruha Sugam Portal
Gruha Sugam Portal: The National Housing Bank (NHB) launched the Gruha Sugam Portal. It enables Defence / Government personnel to avail home loans with ease from the location of their posting. It will accelerate digital lending adoption and financial inclusion. It will facilitate increased home ownership through improved access to housing loans, strengthening the mission […]
