Koosina Mane Initiative : Karnataka Government Karnataka government has introduced the ‘Koosina Mane’ initiative, which aims to provide childcare support for women enrolled under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and other working mothers. This initiative aims to establish childcare centers across 4,000 gram panchayats, supporting working mothers under the MGNREGA and […]
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Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative
Redwoods Rising : Conservation Initiative A conservation initiative known as Redwoods Rising aims to restore California’s damaged redwood forests by mimicking the traits of healthy young forests, using methods like thinning and prescribed fires. The project, carried out by Redwood National and State Parks and the Save the Redwoods League, seeks to combat the impacts […]
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine
Global Summit On Traditional Medicine: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, is organizing a unique global summit on Traditional Medicine. This unprecedented event will bring together experts, practitioners, and dignitaries to explore the latest scientific advancements and evidence-based knowledge in the field of traditional medicine. This summit highlights the […]
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve : High Court Order To Relocate All Residents The Madras High Court recently directed the Central government to release funds to relocate all 495 residents of the Thengumarahada village in Tamil Nadu (TN), as the village falls within the protected area of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. Mudumalai Tiger Reserve is located in […]
Pibot : Humanoid Robot
Pibot : Humanoid Robot A team of engineers and researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST) is currently developing a humanoid robot named ‘Pibot’ that can fly aircraft without needing to modify the cockpit. Pibot is the world’s first humanoid pilot. It can fly an aeroplane just like a human pilot […]
Prime Ministers Museum And Library (PMML) Society
Prime Ministers Museum And Library (PMML) Society: The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) has officially been renamed the Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society recently. Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) Society is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is housed in the historic Teen Murti campus located […]
One District One Product Wall
One District One Product Wall: The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has collaborated with the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojna – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) to unveil the captivating ‘ODOP Wall’ in a bid to showcase India’s diverse and exceptional craft heritage. The One District One Product (ODOP) program is an initiative under the Department […]
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey
Corbett Tiger Reserve : Bird Survey In the recent bird survey at Corbett Tiger Reserve about 275 bird species, including two critically endangered, four vulnerable ones and two endangered species, were counted. Key findings of the survey: As per the report, two species, namely white-rumped vulture and red-headed vulture, considered critically endangered by the International […]
Tylototriton zaimeng : New Species Of Salamander
Tylototriton zaimeng : New Species Of Salamander A team of scientists recorded a new species of salamander — the Tylototriton zaimeng in the Zaimeng Lake of Manipur. Tylototriton zaimeng: This had earlier been mistaken for its close relatives — the T. himalayanus and the T. verrucosus. Phylogenetic analysis revealed that the new salamander is a […]
A-HELP Programme
A-HELP Programme: The Union Minister for Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated the ‘A-HELP’ (Accredited Agent for Health and Extension of Livestock Production) programme. A-HELP programme is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative, Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan, and Rashtriya Gokul Mission’s goals, fostering livestock enhancement. Pashudhan Jagrati Abhiyaan focuses on critical aspects of livestock health, […]
