US Sends THAAD Missile Defense System to Israel: United States has announced it will send the advanced THAAD missile defence system to Israel. This move is part of a broader strategy to bolster Israel’s defence capabilities and deter further aggression from Iran and other regional adversaries.
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Union Minister Inaugurates Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam
Union Minister Inaugurates Skill Training Institute in Visakhapatnam: To address the immediate skill gaps in Andhra Pradesh, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for the Ministry of Education, Government of India, inaugurated a new National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension […]
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill
Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Against Waqf Amendment Bill: The Kerala Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the BJP-led central government to withdraw the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha in August and subsequently referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC).
BEML Secures Contract for India’s First Indigenous Bullet Trains
BEML Secures Contract for India’s First Indigenous Bullet Trains: State-owned BEML has been awarded a contract worth ₹866.87 crore by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to design, manufacture, and commission India’s first indigenously built bullet trains. This project marks a significant milestone in India’s high-speed rail journey, as it will feature two high-speed trainsets
e-Migrate Portal
e-Migrate Portal: The Union External Affairs Minister and Labour and Employment Minister launched the updated e-Migrate portal and mobile app. e-Migrate Portal is an online platform launched by the Government of India to facilitate and manage the migration of Indian workers seeking employment abroad. It aims to provide a safe and transparent framework for migrant […]
Darwin’s Finches : Recent Study
Darwin’s Finches : Recent Study In research published recently, biologists have identified a key connection between ecology and speciation in Darwin’s finches, famous residents of the Galapagos Islands. Darwin’s finches, named after Charles Darwin, are small land birds. They comprise a group of 15 species endemic to the Galápagos (14 species) and Cocos (1 species) […]
Haber-Bosch Process
Haber-Bosch Process: A hundred million tonnes of nitrogen are now removed from the atmosphere and converted into fertilizer via the Haber-Bosch process, adding 165 million tonnes of reactive nitrogen to the soil. Haber-Bosch Process is a process that fixes nitrogen with hydrogen to produce Ammonia (NH3)—a critical part of the manufacture of plant fertilizers. The […]
UNICEF : In News
UNICEF : In News The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that Indian suppliers are the third largest provider of organisation’s health and nutrition support to children globally. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946, in the aftermath of World War II. It Mandate To help children and […]
India’s First Demonstration Facility For Biopolymers In Pune
India’s First Demonstration Facility For Biopolymers In Pune: The Union Minister inaugurated India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in Pune. Biopolymers are materials that have been manufactured from biological sources such as fats, vegetable oils, sugars, resins, and proteins. The biopolymers have more complex structures than synthetic polymers therefore they are more active in vivo. […]
MAHA-EV Mission
MAHA-EV Mission: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced the launch of the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA- EV) Mission. MAHA-EV Mission focuses on the development of key EV technologies to reduce dependency on imports, promote domestic innovation, and position India as a global leader in the EV sector. It is part […]
