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 […]
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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 […]
Polylactic Acid
Polylactic Acid: The Union minister for Science and Technology launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA). Polylactic Acid is a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. It is synthesized through the fermentation of glucose to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized. […]
Livestock Insurance Portal
Livestock Insurance Portal: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi. Livestock Insurance Portal will provide a single, integrated digital platform for livestock insurance. It is aimed at making livestock insurance services more transparent, efficient, accessible and technology-driven. It will strengthen risk protection for livestock farmers and […]
International Whaling Commission
International Whaling Commission: India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held in Hobart, Australia. India’s Stand: India emphasized that cetacean conservation requires science-based approaches, international cooperation and practical measures to address threats faced by whales, dolphins and other related […]
Pashudhan Bima Portal
Pashudhan Bima Portal: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pashudhan Bima Portal in New Delhi. A centralized, single-window e-governance portal designed to digitize and manage the entire lifecycle of livestock insurance—ranging from farmer application submission and policy underwriting to grievance redressal, claim verification, and payout processing. Developed and administered by the […]
