National One Health Mission : Meeting The Union Health Minister chaired the first executive committee meeting of the National One Health Mission. The National One Health Mission was approved by the Prime Minister’s Science, Technology, and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC) in 2022. The mission aims to coordinate across ministries in achieving overall pandemic preparedness […]
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Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship
Vizhinjam International Seaport : First Cargo Ship Kerala Chief Minister officially welcomed the first cargo ship, the Chinese vessel ‘San Fernando,’ at the Vizhinjam International Sea Port. Developed by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ), this marks the beginning of operations for India’s largest deep-water trans-shipment port. The port is constructed under a […]
e-Office
e-Office: The Indian government is set to implement the e-office system in 133 attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will lead this initiative with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) serving as the knowledge partner. A mission mode project under the National e-Governance Program, […]
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary : In News As the summer rush peaks in July, a conservationist looks at how rash development and irresponsible tourism are threatening Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary’s unique animals and environment. Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. It covers an area of almost 1,600 […]
Kharchi Puja 2024 : Tripura
Kharchi Puja 2024: Tripura The Prime Minister of India wished everyone, particularly the people of Tripura, on the occasion of Kharchi Puja. Kharchi Puja is one of the main festivals of Tripura. It is performed during the months of July-Auguston the eighth day of the new moon. The meaning of Kharchi can be understood by […]
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index
RBI’s Financial Inclusion Index: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) has risen to 64.2 in March 2024, up from 60.1 in March 2023, indicating significant progress in financial inclusion across the country. The FI-Index is a comprehensive measure of financial inclusion, ranging from 0 to 100, with […]
Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish
Squalus hima : New Species Of Deep Water Dogfish Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered a new species of deep-water dogfish shark Squalus hima from a fishing harbour in Kerala along the Arabian Sea. Squalus hima is a new species of dogfish sharkdiscovered from the southwest coast of India. Squalus is […]
Liberalised Remittance Scheme : RBI
Liberalised Remittance Scheme : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in a notification issued recently allowed resident individuals to open Foreign Currency Accounts (FCAs) in International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) at GIFT City in Gujarat under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) is a foreign exchange policy initiative introduced by […]
Dengue : Rise
Dengue : Rise The High Court of Karnataka recently took Suo motu cognisance of the rise and the spread of dengue across the State. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. While many dengue infections are asymptomatic or produce […]
Salvinia molesta
Salvinia molesta: It was reported that an exotic beetle released into a vast reservoir in Betul district has successfully eradicated an invasive weed species, Salvinia molesta, within 18 months. Salvinia molesta is a highly detrimental aquatic fern. It is commonly known as “Water Fern” and is an aggressive and fast-growing Alien Invasive Aquatic Weed of […]
