National Youth Conclave 2023: National Youth Conclave’ is being organized by the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA) Affairs on 13-14 March 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. National Youth Conclave is organized under the aegis of India’s G20 presidency in 2023, aligning with the Urban20 and Youth20 engagement groups. The National Youth Conclave, which […]
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INS Sahyadri
INS Sahyadri: Indian Navy’s INS Sahyadri joined two frontline warships of France in carrying out a two-day maritime partnership exercise in the Arabian Sea. The INS Sahyadri is a Shivalik class multi-role stealth frigate. It is equipped with cutting-edge weapons and sensors, enabling her to identify and eliminate threats from the air, the surface, and […]
Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Birth Anniversary
Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister of India recently paid his respect to Sri Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal on his birth anniversary. He was born to Lord Narayana and his consort Goddess Lakshmi at the Sea of Tiruchendur on the 20th of Masi, 1008 K.E (1 March 1833 CE). Ayya Vaikunda Swamikal was the […]
Sodium Intake : WHO Report
Sodium Intake : WHO Report According to the WHO Global Report on Sodium Intake, Reduction two million deaths can be prevented by 2025 and seven million by 2030 if policies recommended by the World Health Organization to reduce sodium intake are implemented. Of the 194 WHO member states, 55 per cent have implemented sodium reduction […]
MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme
MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme: The Union Minister for MSME launched the MSME Competitive (LEAN) Scheme The scheme attempt to improve quality, productivity & performance, and capability to change the mindsets of MSME manufacturers and transform them into world-class manufacturers. Through the LEAN journey, MSMEs can reduce wastages substantially, increase productivity, improve quality, work safely, expand […]
Virtual Digital Assets
Virtual Digital Assets: The Finance Ministry recently brought out a notification placing all transactions involving virtual digital assets under the purview of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). According to the Income tax act, ‘virtual digital asset’ refers to any information, code, number, or token (not being Indian currency or foreign currency) generated through […]
New Antibacterial Molecule Discovered
New Antibacterial Molecule Discovered: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, recently discovered a new antibacterial molecule — IITR00693, that could help fight against drug-resistant infections. IITR00693 is a novel antibacterial small molecule. It has shown potent antibacterial activity against a wide range of Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including some of the most problematic […]
National Workshop Of Bamboo : National Bamboo Mission
National Workshop Of Bamboo : National Bamboo Mission The National Workshop of Bamboo Sector Development was conducted under the National Bamboo Mission (NBM) in New Delhi on 10th March 2023. National Bamboo Mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme started in the year 2006-07 and was subsumed under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), […]
Cyclone Freddy
Cyclone Freddy: World Meteorological Organisation recently announced the constitution of an expert committee to evaluate the intensity and lifespan of Cyclone Freddy, which is on track to set a record as the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record. It originated off the northern coast of Australia and became a named storm on February 6, 2022. It […]
U.S.-India Initiative On Critical And Emerging Technology (iCET)
U.S.-India Initiative On Critical And Emerging Technology (iCET): India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry and U.S. Secretary of Commerce welcomed the recently launched U.S.-India initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET). The National Security Advisors of India and the US led the inaugural meeting of the iCET in Washington, DC. U.S.-India initiative on Critical and […]
