Ramsar Sites :Increased The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced that on the eve of World Wetlands Day, 2024, India has increased its tally of Ramsar sites to 80 from the existing 75 by designating five more wetlands as Ramsar sites. Three of these sites, Ankasamudra Bird Conservation Reserve, Aghanashini Estuary and Magadi […]
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Exercise Vayu Shakti-24
Exercise Vayu Shakti-24: The Indian Air Force will be conducting Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 on 17th February 2024 at the Pokhran Air to Ground Range, near Jaisalmer. Exercise Vayu Shakti is set to deliver a compelling display of the Indian Air Force’s offensive and defensive prowess, seamlessly operating both day and night. Additionally, the exercise will […]
NITISH Device : Bihar State Disaster Management Authority
NITISH Device : Bihar State Disaster Management Authority The Bihar State Disaster Management Authority has launched the Novel Initiative Technological Intervention for Safety of Humanlives (NITISH) device, an innovative pendant-shaped technology designed to provide timely alerts to farmers and the public, specifically targeting lightning, floods, heatwaves, and coldwaves. The initiative was triggered by recurring deaths […]
World Wetlands Day 2024 : 2nd February
World Wetlands Day 2024 : 2nd February India celebrated World Wetlands Day 2024 at Sirpur Lake, a Ramsar site in Indore. The theme of World Wetlands Day 2024 was ‘Wetlands and Human Wellbeing,’ emphasizing the critical role wetlands play in flood protection, clean water, biodiversity, and recreational opportunities. India increased its tally of Ramsar sites […]
C- CARES : Web Page For Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization
C- CARES : Web Page For Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization The Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs launched a web portal of Coal Mines Provident Fund Organization (CMPFO) namely C- CARES. C- CARES Portal is developed and designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). The portal, will allow CMPF […]
Cygnus X-1
Cygnus X-1: Astro Sat, India’s first, dedicated multi-wavelength astronomy mission, accomplished the difficult task of measuring the X-ray polarisation of the Cygnus X-1 black hole system Cygnus X-1 was discovered over four decades ago. It is one of the first confirmed black hole systems in our galaxy. The black hole in Cygnus X-1 is 20 […]
Wheat Blast
Wheat Blast: Researchers who have modeled for the first time how wheat blast will spread in the future found the fungal disease could reduce global wheat production by 13% until 2050. Wheat blast, caused by the plant fungus Magnaporthe oryzae, is a fast-acting, severe disease of wheat that causes bleaching of the heads. Magnaporthe oryzae […]
Millipedes : New Genus Discovered
Millipedes : New Genus Discovered Researchers recently discovered a new genus and five new species of millipedes in remote African jungles. Millipedes are any member of the arthropod class Diplopoda i.e Arthropods are animals with hard exoskeletons and jointed limbs They are cylindrical or slightly flattened invertebrates. The word millipede translates to a thousand feet […]
Inclusive Education For Disabled At Secondary Stage (IEDSS) Scheme
Inclusive Education For Disabled At Secondary Stage (IEDSS) Scheme: The Karnataka government recently suspended five officers for dereliction of duty in the implementation of the Inclusive Education for Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) scheme. IEDSS has been launched from the year 2009-10. This Scheme replaces the earlier scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled Children (IEDC). […]
GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal
GHAR (GO Home and Re-Unite) Portal: GHAR – GO Home and Re-Unite Portal have been developed and launched by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). GHAR Portal is to digitally monitor and track the restoration and repatriation of children according to the protocols under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) […]
