PAIMANA Portal: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has operationalised a new web-based portal, PAIMANA portal for the mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above. The Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building (PAIMANA) is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). […]
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IIT-Kanpur team developed a new way to predict solar cycles
IIT-Kanpur team developed a new way to predict solar cycles: The solar cycle describes an approximately 11-year cycle of solar activity driven by the sun’s magnetic field.It is indicated by the frequency and intensity of sunspots visible on the surface.Every 11 years or so, the Sun’s magnetic field completely flips.This means that the Sun’s north […]
Kyasanur Forest Disease : In News
Kyasanur Forest Disease : In News A 29-year-old man in Karnataka has tragically lost his life recently after contracting Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), commonly known as monkey fever, bringing fresh attention to a disease that often goes unnoticed until it turns fatal.It is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease mostly found in southern India.The disease was […]
Phosphorus
Phosphorus: Phosphorus accumulation in US farmland is causing significant water pollution. It is a highly reactive nonmetallic chemical element of the nitrogen family (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table). It has the symbol P and atomic number 15. The two main forms of phosphorus are white phosphorus and red phosphorus. White phosphorus is a […]
Nipah Virus : Two Case In West Bengal
Nipah Virus : Two Case In West Bengal India recently confirmed two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since December, with health authorities containing the situation amid misinformation and heightened airport screenings in parts of Asia. Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans) and can also be transmitted […]
Deuteron
Deuteron: A new study out of the ALICE collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has explained how deuterons survive high-energy particle collisions. A deuteron is a stable isotope of hydrogen with a nucleus containing one proton and one neutron. It is denoted by the symbol “²H” or “D”. It is found in small amounts […]
WaSH Warriors
WaSH Warriors: The Ministry of Jal Shakti honoured WaSH Warriors from across India at a special Samvad Samaroh in New Delhi in January 2026, recognising grassroots leadership in water and sanitation.WaSH Warriors are grassroots champions—individuals from rural communities—who lead efforts in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), especially under the Jal Jeevan Mission and allied programmes.Aim […]
New Aadhaar App
New Aadhaar App: The Government of India has launched the New Aadhaar App in January 2026, dedicated to the nation.This next-generation app, introduces a Privacy-First approach, allowing users to update mobile numbers from home.dhaar App is a secure, next-generation mobile platform designed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).It is significantly different from the […]
Maharashtra launches country’s first menopause clinics
Maharashtra launches country’s first menopause clinics: Maharashtra has launched the country’s first dedicated menopause clinics across government hospitals and urban health facilities to address women’s physical and mental health needs.Dedicated menopause clinics within the public healthcare system that provide integrated medical and psychological care for women undergoing menopause, recognising it as a natural but health-sensitive […]
Smart Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
Smart Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder: In a major boost to India’s maritime infrastructure, the Union Department of Fisheries has sanctioned the development of a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Mayabunder is a town and tehsil and the administrative headquarters of the North and Middle Andaman district, serving as a key […]
