Bhu-Neer Portal: The Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. Bhu-Neer Portal is an advanced portal developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It is for improved […]
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Waves OTT Platform
“Waves” OTT Platform: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, launched its OTT platform “Waves” during the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. Waves OTT Platform developed by Prasar Bharati, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Inaugurated at IFFI 2024. Tagline: “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” It Offers content […]
India launched Nafithromycin
India launched Nafithromycin: India launched Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenous antibiotic aimed at tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).Nafithromycin was developed with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and brought to market by Wockhardt under the brand name Miqnaf
WEP and Urban Company Collaboration
WEP and Urban Company Collaboration: NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), in collaboration with Urban Company, launched a pilot program aimed at empowering women-led MSMEs in the beauty and wellness sector. It Aims to train women entrepreneurs managing salons and parlors in six areas: skilling, legal compliance, access to finance, market and business development, mentorship, […]
Binar Space Program
Binar Space Program: Three tiny Australian satellites from Curtin University’s Binar Space Program burned up in Earth’s atmosphere due to solar activity. Binar Space Program is a satellite research program operating out of Curtin University. It aims to advance our understanding of the Solar System and lower the barrier for operating in space. The program […]
Cloud Seeding : Delhi Govt
Cloud Seeding : Delhi Govt Delhi is grappling with severe air pollution, the concept of cloud seeding has emerged as a potential short-term solution to combat the hazardous air quality. Cloud seeding, also known as artificial rain, is a weather modification technique that aims to enhance precipitation by introducing substances into clouds to stimulate rainfall. […]
Sickle Cell Eradication : Stamp Released
Sickle Cell Eradication : Stamp Released On Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas (15th November 2024), a commemorative postage stamp on “Sickle Cell Eradication – 2047” was unveiled in Madhya Pradesh. The initiative aligns with India’s broader commitment to eradicating sickle cell anemia, a hereditary blood disorder, by 2047, particularly focusing on tribal communities, which are disproportionately affected. […]
ALT EFF 2024 Film Festival Returns to Mumbai to Ignite Climate Conversations
ALT EFF 2024 Film Festival Returns to Mumbai to Ignite Climate Conversations: The All Living Things Environmental Film Festival (ALT EFF) returns to Mumbai for its 2024 edition, running from November 22 to December 8 at Liberty Cinema. Since its inception in 2020, ALT EFF has become a significant platform for environmental storytelling, bringing global […]
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20)
GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20): India’s GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) communication satellite was successfully launched by SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket recently. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) is India’s advanced communication satellite. It was developed by New Space India Limited (NSIL), the commercial arm of ISRO under the Department of Space. It was launched onboard SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. It is […]
Regulatory Framework for Laboratory-Grown Meat
Regulatory Framework for Laboratory-Grown Meat: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is planning to put a regulatory framework for laboratory-grown meat, dairy, and egg products.FSSAI regulates plant-based protein products, but lab-grown and fermentation-derived proteins have no clear regulations.
