Electoral Bonds : Update The Supreme Court of India has referred the challenge to the validity of the electoral bonds scheme, which allows anonymous donations to political parties, to a Constitution Bench of five judges. The case also pertains to the passage of the electoral bonds scheme as a Money Bill The electoral bonds system […]
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IndiaSkills 2023-24
IndiaSkills 2023-24: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched IndiaSkills 2023-24 and commended the World Skills Competition (WSC) 2022 winners. IndiaSkills 2023-24: IndiaSkills 2023-24 is a skill development competition which aims to foster and enhance the skills of individuals in various domains, preparing them for national and international skill competitions. IndiaSkills is the […]
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers
Bathukamma Festival : Festival Of Flowers The nine-day-long annual festival of flowers Bathukamma began on a colorful note across Telangana. It is a colorful floral festival celebrated by women with exotic local flowers. The festival coincides with the monsoon, bringing water to ponds and wildflowers in vibrant colors. Local flowers like ‘gunuka,’ ‘tangedu,’ ‘banti,’ and […]
69th National Film Awards
69th National Film Awards: The 69th National Film Awards ceremony was a grand celebration of outstanding achievements in Indian cinema, held at the prestigious Vigyan Bhavan in Delhi. The winners along with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award recipient were felicitated by the President, Droupadi Murmu. Dadasaheb Phalke 2021 recipient is Waheeda Rehman. Winner List 2023 Highlights: […]
Setu Bandhan Scheme
Setu Bandhan Scheme: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that Setu Bandhan Scheme approval has been granted for seven bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Setu Bandhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways. It has been introduced to improve […]
Buff-breasted Sandpiper : Rare Bird Sighted
Buff-breasted Sandpiper : Rare Bird Sighted A rare bird from the arctic tundra, Buff-breasted sandpiper, was sighted in Kannur, Kerala. Buff-breasted Sandpiper is one of the most delicately beautiful of the shorebirds. It breeds in the open arctic tundra of North America and usually in winters in South America. It is a champion long-distance migrant, […]
Mt Vesuvius
Mt Vesuvius: Researchers deciphered ancient scroll buried in the ashes of Mount Vesuvius with the help of artificial intelligence. Mt. Vesuvius is an active volcano that rises above the Bay of Naples on the plain of Campania in southern Italy. It is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. The volcano is classified as a […]
INS Beas
INS Beas: The defence ministry recently signed a ₹ 313 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the mid-life “upgrade and re-powering” of the frontline frigate INS Beas. It is the first Brahmaputra Class Frigate to be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion. After completion of Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering in 2026, INS […]
Niobium
Niobium: The Union Cabinet recently approved royalty rates in respect of three critical and strategic minerals, namely, lithium, niobium, and Rare Earth Elements. Niobium is a rare, soft, malleable, ductile, gray-white metal. It has a body-cantered cubic crystalline structure. It must be placed in a protective atmosphere when processed at even moderate temperatures because it […]
India’s Self-Declaration Of Freedom From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
India’s Self-Declaration Of Freedom From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in specific poultry compartments. This is a significant development for India’s poultry industry and reflects the country’s commitment to maintaining high animal health and biosecurity standards. Compartmentalization, […]
