Noble’s Helen Butterfly: Extremely rare Noble’s Helen butterfly was recorded for the first time in India from the Namdapha National Park in Arunachal Pradesh. Noble’s Helen butterfly: It is a swallowtail butterfly with a wingspan of 100–120 mm. It has an extra white spot in the dorsum of the forewing. Scientific name: Papilio noblei They […]
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Mughal Gardens Renamed As Amrit Udayan
Mughal Gardens Renamed As Amrit Udayan: The Central Government has decided to rename the Mughal Gardens inside the Rashtrapati Bhavan as Amrit Udayan. Features of Mughal gardens: These are developed in Islamic architectural style by the Mughals in India and other countries. These gardens are frequently seen as a place for relaxation and meditation. This […]
Black vulture : Spotted In The Delhi NCR Region
Black vulture : Spotted In The Delhi NCR Region An American black vulture was recently spotted in the Delhi NCR region causing a stir amongst birdwatchers and conservationists. Black vultures are most abundant at low elevations. They breed in dense woodlands but usually forage in open habitats. It is mainly found in the northeastern United […]
Veer Gatha 2.0 Contest
Veer Gatha 2.0 Contest: Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh distributed prizes to the winners of the Veer Gatha 2.0 contest. The minister awarded the winners with a medal, certificate, and Rs 10,000 cash prize. During the felicitation, education minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, and CDS Staff General Anil Chauhan were also present. Also, the Chief of […]
Krishi Mahotsav
Krishi Mahotsav: To train The farmers in their fields, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare recently conducted the Krishi Mahotsav. During the event, the ministry conducted exhibitions and gave training to farmers. The event was held in Kota, Rajasthan. More than 5,000 farmers participated in the program The farmers were trained in the following […]
Aditya – L1 Solar Mission : ISRO
Aditya – L1 Solar Mission : ISRO The Indian Space Research Organization is working on a space project Aditya L1 that will study the sun. Recently, the ISRO chairman announced that the spacecraft is to be launched in June or July this year. The Aditya spacecraft will study solar magnetic storms and the impact of […]
National Child Science Congress : Theme
National Child Science Congress: Theme The National Council for Science and Technology operating under the Department of Science and Technology recently organized the National Child Science Congress, 2023. The congress was hosted by the Gujarat Council of Science City. It was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The theme of the congress was “Understanding Eco System for […]
T+1 Settlement
T+1 Settlement: After China, India will become the second country in the world to start the ‘trade-plus-one’ (T+1) settlement cycle in top-listed securities. In simple terms, T+1 settlement means that securities transactions will reflect in the demat account after a day instead of two days now under the T+2 cycle. If an investor buys a […]
Etikoppaka Toys Craftsman : Selected For Padma Awards
Etikoppaka Toys Craftsman : Selected For Padma Awards An Etikoppaka toy craftsman is one among the seven persons from Andhra Pradesh who have been selected for this year’s Padma Awards. Etikoppaka toys are traditional toys made by artisans of Etikoppaka village located on the banks of Varaha River in Visakhapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. These […]
Open Market Sale Scheme
Open Market Sale Scheme: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) will off load 30 LMT wheat from the Central pool stock to the market through various routes under the Open Market Sale Scheme (Domestic). Wheat will also be offered to State Governments/UTs for their schemes without e-auction. Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS): FCI sells surplus […]
