Aleppo City : In News Syria’s second-largest city, Aleppo, has fallen from government control for the first time since the country’s conflict began more than a decade ago. Aleppo, or “Halab” in Arabic, is one of the world’s oldest continually inhabited cities, being mentioned in Egyptian texts from the 20th century BC. It is a […]
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PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana: Around 1.45 crore registrations have been made under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and 6.34 lakh installations have been completed, Parliament was informed recently. It is a government scheme launched on February 15, 2024, that aims to provide free electricity to households in India. Under the scheme, […]
Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed
Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Passed The Lok Sabha recently passed the Banking Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 by a voice vote. It introduces significant changes aimed at improving governance in the banking sector and enhancing customer convenience. The bill seeks to amend five acts: the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934; the Banking Regulation Act, […]
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 : Passed
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 : Passed The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024, via a voice vote, paving the way for significant changes in India’s oil and gas exploration laws. It is a bill to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, 1948, aiming to boost […]
Linen Inspection and Sorting Assistant System
Linen Inspection and Sorting Assistant System: The Union Railway Minister inaugurated the Linen Inspection and Sorting Assistant (LISA) system. It is an Artificial Intelligence-based system, that inspects and sort linens such as bed sheets and towels provided to passengers in the air-conditioned coaches. It is designed to ensure 100% quality inspection of bed sheets used […]
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana
Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana: The union Minister of State (I/C) for Ayush informed the Rajya Sabha about the Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana. Ayush Oushadhi Gunvatta Evam Uttpadan Samvardhan Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme formulated by the Ministry of Ayush. It aims to regulate Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathy […]
Subabul Tree
Subabul Tree: Researchers have identified the therapeutic potential of the seedpods from the traditional medicinal plant Subabul in managing insulin resistance related to type II diabetes and developed a marker-assisted fraction and four active compounds from it. It is a fast-growing leguminous tree commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions. It originates from Mexico is […]
Rashtriya Gokul Mission : Role
Rashtriya Gokul Mission: Role The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying highlighted the role of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM) in the conservation of indigenous bovine breeds and the enhancement of milk production in the Lok Sabha. Rashtriya Gokul Mission was launched in 2014 for the development and conservation of indigenous bovine breeds. The […]
DNA Profiles and Levirate Marriages
DNA Profiles and Levirate Marriages: During DNA profiling for an organ transplant, it was discovered that a father was not the biological parent of his son, revealing a case of levirate marriage.The exposed sensitive family information, raising concerns about genetic privacy and the unintended consequences of DNA analysis.DNA profiling is a technique to identify individuals […]
Indian Navy Day 2024
Indian Navy Day 2024: On 4th December, Indian Navy Day was celebrated, honoring the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War and Operation Trident, which highlighted the Indian Navy’s strategic success in attacking Pakistan’s Karachi port.The theme for 2024 is “Strength and Power through Innovation and Indigenization”. The day underscores the critical role of the Indian Navy in maintaining […]
