India bans Paraquat Dichloride: The Central Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, has officially banned Paraquat Dichloride, one of the world’s most toxic non-selective herbicides, citing severe risks to human and animal life. Paraquat is a fast-acting, broad-spectrum, non-selective contact herbicide used for weed control and crop desiccation. It damages plant cells […]
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Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success
Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success: Prime Minister of India shared a Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting six qualities: diligence, courage, patience, wisdom, strength and valour. Sanskrit Subhashitam on the Six Qualities of Success: Quote: Udyamah sahasam dhairyam buddhih shaktih parakramah, Shadete yatra vartante tatra daivam sahayakrit. Where diligence, courage, patience, wisdom, strength and valour […]
India’s 1st Geological Museum
India’s 1st Geological Museum: India’s first world-class geological museum is set to be developed at the Bhedaghat–Lamhetaghat area in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, to showcase the geological history of the Narmada Valley. The project will include a geological museum and interpretation centre with six galleries and more than 130 exhibits. It will explain the origin of […]
Rising Digital Frauds and the Challenge of Ensuring Cyber Justice
Rising Digital Frauds and the Challenge of Ensuring Cyber Justice: According to data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), cybercrime cases in India rose sharply by 17.9% from 2023 – 2024, moving against the broader national trend where overall registered crime fell by 6%. Concurrently, the Status of Policing in India Report (SPIR) 2026 […]
PRAMAAN Certificate
PRAMAAN Certificate: The Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister handed over India’s first PRAMAAN certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS). PRAMAAN stands for Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of sustainable Management practices for Agroforestry And Natural forestry resources. Launched by: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) It is […]
Mandar Instrument
Mandar Instrument: The traditional musical instrument Mandar, has received official recognition with a Geographical Indication tag. Mandar Instrument is a traditional musical instrument deeply rooted in the folk culture and tribal life of Jharkhand. The Mandar is a percussion instrument characterised by its distinctive cylindrical shape made from red clay, which slightly bulges in the […]
Vasundhara Lake
Vasundhara Lake: The Uttarakhand state is installing first early-warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli to monitor it in real time. Vasundhara Lake is a high-altitude glacial lake located in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is situated at an elevation of about 4,795 meters in the Raikana valley. It serves as an originating source for […]
Dengue Early Warning System
Dengue Early Warning System: Kerala scientists recently developed a Dengue Early Warning System (DEWS) using machine learning, six years of case data, and weather variables to forecast district-level dengue trends and help health authorities act before outbreaks intensify. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV). While many dengue […]
Tiangong Space Station : In News
Tiangong Space Station: In News Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut into space under a cooperation programme with China, with one of two Pakistani candidates expected to join a short-duration mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station as a payload specialist. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated […]
National Digital Tourism Stack
National Digital Tourism Stack: The Ministry of Tourism on World Tourism Day 2026 launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations -Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0. National Digital Tourism Stack is an open digital public infrastructure initiative aimed at making tourism offerings more discoverable, accessible and trustworthy. It is being […]
