Humpback Whale: A stranded humpback whale was managed to swim free in Baltic Sea. The Humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) is a species of baleen whale. It is a rorqual; a member of the family Balaenopteridae. They undertake long migrations between polar feeding grounds in summer and tropical or subtropical breeding grounds in winter. It has […]
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : In News
National Assessment and Accreditation Council : In News Not a single university or college has received fresh accreditation for the current academic year from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. It was established in 1994 as an autonomous institution of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Its primary objective is to ensure and enhance the quality […]
Bio-Bitumen : In News
Bio-Bitumen: In News The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer Event for its innovative technology “Bio-Bitumen from Lignocellulosic Biomass – From Farm Residue to Roads” for large-scale industry adoption in New Delhi. It is made using non-petroleum-based renewable resources and can be made from vegetable oils, synthetic polymers, or both. […]
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS)
Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS): The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has introduced Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards) for the Insurance Sector. Indian Accounting Standards (Ind AS) are a set of accounting principles notified by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) in 2015. These standards are largely converged with International Financial Reporting […]
eGramSwaraj Portal
eGramSwaraj Portal: India’s Gram Panchayats are witnessing a major leap in digital governance, with over ₹3 lakh crores (cumulative) in payments routed through the eGramSwaraj platform. eGramSwaraj Portal was launched in 2020. It is an e-governance platform that enhances transparency and efficiency in Panchayati Raj institutions. It is developed under the e-Panchayat Mission Mode Project […]
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary
Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary: A rare white female albino Himalayan ‘tahr’ has been recorded in the Kugti Wildlife Sanctuary at Bharmour in Chamba district. It is the second largest sanctuary located in Himachal Pradesh. It houses the famous Manimahesh temple, an attraction to thousands of pilgrims despite the difficult terrain and extreme cold conditions. It has […]
Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Malwan – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. It has been indigenously designed and constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited. It draws its […]
Sanshodhak Survey Vessel
Sanshodhak Survey Vessel: The Sanshodhak (Yard 3028) was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the fourth and final Survey Vessel (Large) built under a four-ship project at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) in Kolkata. The previous ships of the same class, INS Sandhayak, INS Nirdeshak and INS Ikshak were commissioned. The SVL […]
WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference
WTO’s 14th Ministerial Conference: The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Yaoundé (Cameroon) ended without consensus due to disagreements over the e-commerce moratorium. Simultaneously, India strongly cautioned WTO members against the weaponisation of ‘transparency’ norms to justify trade retaliation or challenge the legitimate domestic policies of developing nations. Discussions on […]
Shyamji Krishna Verma
Shyamji Krishna Verma: The Prime Minister of India paid tribute to Shyamji Krishna Varma on his death anniversary (30th March), praising his role in inspiring the freedom movement. Born on 4th October 1857, in Mandvi, Kutch District (Gujarat). He was a scholar of Sanskrit and became the first non-Brahmin to be conferred the prestigious title […]
