World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, And Societies: The ‘World Development Report 2023: Migrants, Refugees, and Societies’ was recently released by the World Bank. The World Development Report (WDR) is an annual report published since 1978 by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) or World Bank. It provides an in-depth analysis of a […]
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World Malaria Day 2023: Theme
World Malaria Day 2023: Theme World Malaria Day is observed every year on 25th April. It was established by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2007 to raise awareness about malaria. The theme for World Malaria Day 2023 is “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”. Malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by the […]
Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme
Pradhan Mantri Schools For Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme: A total of 6,448 schools from 28 states and Union territories have been selected for upgradation under the Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) scheme. It is a Centrally Sponsored scheme announced in 2022. Objective is Development of more than 14500 schools across the country by […]
T-14 Armata Battle Tanks
T-14 Armata Battle Tanks: Russia has recently begun using its new T-14 Armata battle tanks to fire on Ukrainian positions T-14 Armata battle tank is a new Russian Main Battle Tank (MBT). It is designed by the Russian Defense Company Uralvagonzavod. It has an unmanned turret, with crew remotely controlling the armaments from “an isolated […]
Taam Ja Blue Hole Discovered
Taam Ja Blue Hole Discovered: Scientists have discovered a massive blue hole off the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico. It is a type of underwater sinkhole or vertical cave that is typically found in low-lying coastal karst platform regions. These are formed when limestone or other carbonate rock is dissolved by slightly acidic groundwater […]
Bengaluru Experienced a Zero Shadow Day
Bengaluru Experienced a Zero Shadow Day: Bengaluru experienced a ‘Zero Shadow Day’, when vertical objects appear to cast no shadow. Zero Shadow Day is a sub-solar point where the sun is directly overhead at a particular latitude. When the sun is at the zenith (the highest point in the sky) its rays will be hitting […]
SUPREME Initiative
SUPREME Initiative: The Union Minister of Science and Technology launched the SUPREME initiative to provide financial support for the upgradation and maintenance of analytical instrumentation facilities (AIFs). The Support for Up-gradation Preventive Repair and Maintenance of Equipment (SUPREME), is a first-of-its-kind programme by the government. It extends financial support for repair, upgradation, maintenance, retrofitting, or […]
Mexican Giant Turtle
Mexican Giant Turtle: The Mexican Giant Turtle, also known as the Red Eared Slider was recently found in West Bengal’s Howrah district. Mexican Giant Turtle, also called the Red Eared Slider, is the most destructive among the seven turtle species found in the world. It is considered as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive […]
Exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023
Exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023: Indian Army contingent will participate in the 7th edition of the bilateral training exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior 2023’ Exercise Ajeya Warrior 2023 is a bilateral training exercise between the armies of India and the UK. This is the 7th edition of the exercise. It aims to improve interoperability between the two […]
Thrissur Pooram Festival
Thrissur Pooram Festival: The festivities of the famous Thrissur Pooram began with Kodiyettam, ceremonial flag hoisting, at the participating temples. Thrissur Pooram is celebrated in Kerala during the Malayalam month of Medom(April-May). It is considered to be the Mother of all Poorams, a cultural highlight that towers above all other festivals. It is celebrated in […]
