Protests Over National Medical Commission Logo: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently changed its logo, which has sparked a controversy among the medical fraternity. The new logo features a colourful image of Dhanvantri, an avatar of Lord Vishnu who is considered the god of Ayurveda in Hindu mythology. The new logo also replaces the […]
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91st Interpol General Assembly : In Vienna
91st Interpol General Assembly : In Vienna The Indian delegation, led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and National Investigation Agency (NIA), urged member countries to deny safe havens to crime, criminals, and the proceeds of crime at the 91st Interpol General Assembly held in Vienna, Austria. Criminals and fugitives wanted by Indian agencies […]
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Data
National Mission For Clean Ganga : Data Under the National Mission for Clean Ganga a total of 450 projects have been taken up at an estimated cost of Rs. 38,022.37 Crore, out of which 270 projects have been completed and made operational. So far, a total of 450 projects have been taken up at an […]
Suchitwa Theeram Project
Suchitwa Theeram Project: The Kozhikode district administration is taking a significant step towards maintaining the cleanliness of its coastal areas through the initiation of the ‘Suchitwa Theeram’ project. This falls under ‘Malinya Muktha Navakeralam’ program, overseen by the Department of Local Administration. A large-scale clean-up drive will be executed across 12 coastal local bodies within […]
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave
6th NSA-Level Meeting Of Colombo Security Conclave: National Security Advisers from India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka, along with delegates from Seychelles and Bangladesh, participated in the 6th NSA-level meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) in Mauritius. NSA Ajit Doval underscored the importance of the Colombo Security Conclave in promoting regional security and stability. He […]
Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023
Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: The Lok Sabha has passed two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at providing rights to those who faced injustice and were deprived of their rights in the Union Territory. Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Aims to amend the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation Act, […]
The JT-60SA : World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor
The JT-60SA : World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor The world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor, the JT-60SA in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, has commenced operations, marking a significant step toward achieving clean energy. The joint project between the European Union and Japan aims to explore the viability of nuclear fusion as a sustainable and virtually limitless power […]
Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus
Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus: The ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute (ICAR-IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly, has found the exact status of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus subtypes (EEHV) and its subtypes circulating among Asian elephant population in India. Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus is a double-stranded DNA virus that is classified in the family Herpesviridae. It causes acute, fatal hemorrhagic disease in wild […]
European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter : Image Of The Sun’s Full Disc
European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter : Image Of The Sun’s Full Disc The European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter recently captured the most detailed image of the Sun’s full disc and outer atmosphere, the corona, to date. Solar Orbiter is a Sun-observing satellite with 10 science instruments, all designed to provide unprecedented insight into how the […]
Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered
Pregnant Megamouth Shark : Discovered A pregnant megamouth shark, a rare and elusive deepwater species, was recently discovered washed up on a beach in the Philippines. Megamouth Shark is an extremely rare and unusual species of deep-water shark. Scientific Name: Megachasma pelagios. Their range is believed to span the region between latitudes 40°N and 40°S. […]