Lanjia Saora Tribe: It is observed that among the younger members of the Lanjia Saora Tribe community, tradition is being reinterpreted and negotiating modernity on its own terms. Saora is one of the ancient tribes of Odisha and categorized as a particularly vulnerable tribal group. Other names: Savaras, Sabaras, Saura, Sora, etc. A small number […]
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Indus River Dolphin
Indus River Dolphin: It was observed that conservation reserves, citizen science, and habitat protection gives the Indus River dolphin a fighting chance in India. The Indus River dolphin (Platanista minor) is one of the rarest mammals. It has the long, pointed nose characteristic of all river dolphins. The teeth are visible in both the upper […]
India ranked 3rd globally in RE capacity
India ranked 3rd globally in RE capacity: India has climbed to the 3rd position globally in renewable energy (RE) installed capacity, surpassing Brazil, according to the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.India has become the world’s third-largest country in installed renewable energy capacity, reflecting its rapid progress in the transition toward a low-carbon and […]
Womaniya: Building Inclusive Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs
Womaniya: Building Inclusive Market Access for Women Entrepreneurs The Womaniya initiative on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) was highlighted, for its success in enabling over 2.1 lakh women entrepreneurs to secure orders worth ₹28,000 crore.Launched in 2019 under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Womaniya is an inclusion-focused initiative on the GeM platform. It provides a […]
Keytruda
Keytruda: Recent investigations have exposed a dangerous counterfeit market for Keytruda in India, where hospital-level breaches and high drug prices have led to fakes being sold to desperate patients.Keytruda is the brand name for Pembrolizumab, a revolutionary immunotherapy drug used to treat various advanced and aggressive cancers.Unlike traditional treatments that attack the tumor directly, Keytruda […]
Turkiye
Turkiye: India and Turkiye held 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) to restore bilateral relations ruptured during the India-Pakistan conflict last year. Turkiye is a transcontinental Eurasian country. The major part of the country lies in the Anatolian Plateau of Western Asia while a small part is located on Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula. It […]
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation
National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation: The National Scheduled Tribes Finance and Development Corporation will celebrate its 25th Foundation Day on 10th April in New Delhi. It was established in 2001. It is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India. Objects is to work for socio-economic and educational […]
Indravati Tiger Reserve : Set To Reopen To Tourists
Indravati Tiger Reserve : Set To Reopen To Tourists Indrāvati Tiger Reserve is set to reopen to tourists, marking a shift from years of conflict towards conservation and eco-tourism. Indravati Tiger Reserve is located in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. The tiger reserve and the Bhairamgarh and Pamed Wildlife Sanctuaries constitute the Indravati landscape. It has connectivity […]
Skills Outcomes Fund
Skills Outcomes Fund: Minister of State for Education, Government of India, has launched a national campaign to establish the Skills Outcomes Fund. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at unlocking aspirational livelihoods for youth from low-income backgrounds. The fund envisages to mobilise public and private capital to scale outcomes-based financing (OBF) in India’s skilling ecosystem, […]
WAVES OTT Platform : In News
WAVES OTT Platform: In News The Publications Division has made its flagship journals Yojana, Kurukshetra available free of cost on Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT platform. Waves is a digital platform developed by Prasar Bharati. It aims to cater to India’s growing demand for streaming services. It offers a wide range of content, including live TV, […]
