Uranium : Study A new study by the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) concludes that up to 60 µg/l of uranium in drinking water is safe, challenging the Bureau of Indian Standards’ (BIS) 2021 limit of 30 µg/l. The BIS standard aligns with WHO recommendations but the BARC study argues it may be counterproductive, adding […]
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Government Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre
Government Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre: Union Minister G Kishan Reddy Inaugurates National Landslide Forecasting Centre and Launches Bhusanket Web Portal & Bhooskhalan Mobile App The National Landslide Forecasting Centre (NLFC) aims to mitigate landslide hazards in India. It provides early warning bulletins for landslide-prone states and plans to operationalize a nationwide Landslide Early Warning […]
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming
Regional Consultation Program On The Science Of Natural Farming: The “Regional Consultation Program on the Science of Natural Farming” emphasised the importance of natural farming as a sustainable agricultural practice. It was announced that farmers who practise natural farming on a portion of their land for 3 years will be eligible for government subsidies. Natural […]
National Flag Day 2024
National Flag Day 2024: India’s National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Indian national flag on 22nd July 1947, by the Constituent Assembly, a few days before the country attained Independence from the British on 15th August 1947. On 22nd July 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India, chaired by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, adopted the […]
Dyson Spheres : Study
Dyson Spheres : Study Dyson spheres are hypothetical megastructures built around a star to harness its entire energy output. Named after physicist Freeman Dyson, these structures would collect all of a star’s radiant energy. Detecting a Dyson sphere could indicate a technologically advanced alien civilization that prefers not to communicate. Earth receives 1,361 watts per […]
IISR Wins Best Technology Award
IISR Wins Best Technology Award: The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) won the best technology award at the 96th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for its cutting-edge work in horticultural studies. Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan gave this award to him in New Delhi. […]
India’s Next Ambassador To The US
India’s Next Ambassador To The US: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) chose Vinay Mohan Kwatra to be India’s new ambassador to the United States. He took over for Taranjit Singh Sandhu, who retired in January 2024. This news comes at a time when Kwatra is getting ready to start his new job. A well-known […]
Dual-Tower Solar Thermal Plant
Dual-Tower Solar Thermal Plant: China has introduced the world’s first dual-tower solar thermal power plant in Gansu Province, enhancing energy efficiency by 24%. This innovative plant features two 200-meter-tall towers, each surrounded by nearly 30,000 mirrors that concentrate sunlight onto the towers to generate steam and drive turbines for electricity production. The plant’s unique design […]
First Overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra
First Overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra: India’s first overseas Jan Aushadi Kendra was inaugurated in Mauritius. This event highlights the strong bilateral cooperation in the health sector between India and Mauritius. The Jan Aushadi Kendra aims to provide affordable generic medicines to enhance public healthcare in Mauritius. Janaushadhi Kendras are centres that provide quality generic medicines […]
International Centre For Audit Of Local Governance
International Centre For Audit Of Local Governance: The International Centre for Audit of Local Governance (iCAL) was inaugurated by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India. iCAL, the first of its kind in India, aims to set global standards for auditing local governance bodies. iCAL will bring together policymakers, administrators, and auditors associated with […]
