Nihang Sikhs: Amid the recent standoff between the protesting farmers and the government, Nihang Sikh warriors have joined the protest, extending support to farmers facing off with security forces Nihangs, originally known as Akalis or Akali Nihangs, are a distinct warrior order within the Sikh community, known for their martial traditions, unique attire, and adherence […]
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Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre
Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre: The Chief Justice of India, inaugurated the ‘Ayush Holistic Wellness Centre (AYUSH HWC)’ at the Supreme Court (SC) of India, marking a significant milestone in promoting holistic health within the judiciary. The AYUSH HWC is a collaborative effort between the SC and the All-India Institute of Ayurveda under the Ministry of […]
Pigeonpea : Development Of Improved Varieties
Pigeonpea : Development Of Improved Varieties A new fast-breeding protocol has been developed by scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) to accelerate the development of improved varieties of pigeonpea, an essential legume crop for nutritional security in drylands. Traditionally, developing a new pigeonpea variety takes around 13 years, but […]
Brain-Computer Interface
Brain-Computer Interface: According to Elon Musk, the first human received an implant from his computer-brain interface company Neuralink. Since its founding in 2016, Elon Musk’s neurotechnology company Neuralink has had the ambitious mission to build a next-generation brain implant with at least 100-times more brain connections than devices currently approved by the U.S. Food and […]
Umbrella Scheme On “Safety of Women” : Continuation
Umbrella Scheme On “Safety of Women” : Continuation The Union Cabinet approved the proposal of the Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) for the continuation of the implementation of the Umbrella Scheme on ‘Safety of Women’ for the period from 2021-22 to 2025-26. A portion will be financed by the MHA from its budget, while the remaining […]
37th African Union Summit, 2024
37th African Union Summit, 2024: During the 37th African Union Summit, 2024 in Ethiopia, African heads of state unanimously agreed to a historic ban on the trade of donkey skin, thereby prohibiting the killing of donkeys across the continent for their hides. This is a significant outcome following the Dar es Salaam declaration adopted at […]
Badami Chalukyas : Discovered
Badami Chalukyas : Discovered Two Badami Chalukya temples, at least 1,300-1,500 years old and a 1,200-year-old label inscription were recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the banks of Krishna. The Chalukyas ruled over the central Indian plateau of the Deccan between the sixth and twelfth centuries. During that period, they ruled as three closely related […]
Tupolev Tu-160M
Tupolev Tu-160M: The Russian President recently unveiled the newly modernised Tupolev Tu-160M nuclear-capable strategic bomber at Kazan Aviation Plant. Tupolev Tu-160M is a modernised version of a Cold War-era bomber that the former Soviet Union would have deployed in the event of nuclear war to deliver weapons at long distances. It is a Russian supersonic […]
Cabinet Committee On Security
Cabinet Committee On Security: The Cabinet Committee on Security recently cleared the acquisition of over 200 BrahMos extended-range supersonic cruise missiles for deployment on its warships. Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional, meaning, they are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution. They are partly designed to reduce the burden on the Union Cabinet by allowing smaller groups […]
Exercise Dosti
Exercise Dosti: Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships reached the Maldives recently to take part in the trilateral coast guard exercise Dosti 16. Dosti 16 is the 16th edition of the exercise. The Coast Guards of the Maldives, India, and Sri Lanka, along with observers from Bangladesh, are participating in Dosti 16 to enhance […]
