The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has published a report titled- The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration, concerning the alarming acceleration of climate change and its multifaceted impacts across the planet. Highlights of the Report: The decade 2011-2020 emerged as the warmest on record for both […]
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Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) recently organised the 40th Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Deep-Dive training programme under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness […]
Painganga River : Protest Against a Proposed Dam Project
Painganga River : Protest Against a Proposed Dam Project Protests were staged against a proposed dam project on the Painganga river in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra recently. Painganga River is the chief river of the Yavatmal district in Maharashtra and flows along the south-east boundaries of the district in a winding, meandering course. It […]
Pompe Disease : Study
Pompe Disease : Study India’s first patient diagnosed with the Pompe disease died after spending nearly six years in a semi-comatose state. Pompe disease is a rare inherited disorder that affects one child per million. Causes mutations in the GAA gene cause Pompe disease. The GAA gene provides instructions for producing an enzyme called acid […]
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag
Lakadong Turmeric : GI Tag Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has been awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Lakadong turmeric is considered to be one of the world’s best varieties of turmeric, with a curcumin content of around 6.8 to 7.5 per cent. It is darker in colour and is grown organically without the use of fertilisers. […]
Panchayat Development Index
Panchayat Development Index: The Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj informed Lok Sabha about the Panchayat Development Index. Panchayat Development Index is a multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats. It takes into account various socio-economic indicators and parameters to […]
India Internet Governance Forum 2023
India Internet Governance Forum 2023: The India Internet Governance Forum 2023 took place. India Internet Governance Forum 2023 date: 05, December,2023. Venue: New Delhi .( India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF)) The forum is a multi-stakeholder platform bringing together representatives from various groups to discuss public policy issues related to the Internet. Theme: Moving Forward – […]
International Emmy Directorate Award
International Emmy Directorate Award: Ektaa Kapoor was honoured with the International Emmy Directorate Award. She became the First Indian Woman Producer to receive the International Emmy Directorate Award. Additionally, Vir Das, along with Derry Girls season 3, was honoured with the International Emmy for Comedy. The Emmy Awards are a set of prestigious honours specifically […]
IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023
IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023: India bagged 3 gold, 5 silver and 1 bronze medals in IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023. IBA Junior World Boxing Championship 2023 date : 23 November – 4 December Venue: MIKA Sports Arena, Yerevan Akansha won gold in the 70 kg category, Pari clinched the gold medal in […]
Inaugural Meeting Of The Biotechnology Research And Innovation Council
Inaugural Meeting Of The Biotechnology Research And Innovation Council: The inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) Society, emphasized the need to define a “Bio-vision” for India. BRIC brings together 14 top science autonomous institutions under a unified platform to maximize the impact of biotech The BRIC Society aims to engage in […]
