The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature: The Rajya Sabha nomination of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh was officially rejected by the Returning Officer during candidate scrutiny.Disqualification of a Rajya Sabha candidature refers to the statutory rejection of a person’s nomination papers or the termination of an active member’s seat in the Upper […]
Category: Current Affairs
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project: Union Raksha Mantri has approved the development of a first-of-its-kind 250 MW Solar Power Project with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.The Sitapur Solar-BESS Project is a highly advanced, utility-scale renewable energy facility spreading across roughly 850 acres ofvacant defense land at the former […]
Shigellosis
Shigellosis: More cases of shigellosis (bacillary dysentery) are being reported across Keralam. Shigellosis is a highly contagious bacterial diarrhoeal disease caused by shigella. It can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible. It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide. Humans are the only natural reservoir of the Shigella bacteria. […]
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary
Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary: The Forest Department is set to launch safari tours at Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Kothagudem district Telangana. Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Telangana, on the right bank of the Godavari River. It derives its name from the perennial Kinnerasani River, which flows through the heart of the […]
One Station One Product Initiative
One Station One Product Initiative: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting the products of Divyangjan artisans through the One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative. One Station One Product Initiative was launched in 2022. It is an initiative of Indian Railways. It aims to enhance livelihoods through skill development for local […]
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra
Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has launched ‘Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra. Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra is a WhatsApp-based artificial intelligence-powered advisory service. It is developed by the ICAR-Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR-IIOR), Hyderabad. It aimed at strengthening oilseed (groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger, and other oilseed crops) cultivation and improving […]
Sjogren’s Disease
Sjogren’s Disease: Researchers from Japan recently discovered a self-reinforcing loop between different immune cells that sustains autoimmune responses in patients with Sjögren’s disease. Sjogren’s disease (also called Sjögren’s syndrome) is a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture-producing glands. It typically attacks the glands that produce tears, saliva, and sweat. […]
Angkor Thom
Angkor Thom: Archaeologists recently uncovered significant remains of a 12th-century hydraulic system and architectural features within the ancient royal palace complex of Angkor Thom. Angkor Thom, located in present-day Cambodia, was the last and longest-lasting capital of the ancient Khmer Empire. Angkor Thom translates into English as the “Great City”. The complex is located in […]
Marshall Islands
Marshall Islands: The World Bank recently approved an additional US$9 million in financing to help the Republic of the Marshall Islands manage sharply higher energy costs that are affecting households, businesses, public services and the national budget. The Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) is a country located in the central Pacific Ocean. It lies […]
Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens
Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens: The Supreme Court recently held that where the question of pursuing a constitutional remedy is involved, and invocation of writ jurisdiction is traceable to clause (1) of Article 226, the doctrine of forum non conveniens may rarely apply. Doctrine Of Forum Non Conveniens is a common law legal principle that […]
