Anna Chakra: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution launched ‘Anna Chakra’ and SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. Anna Chakra is a Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimisation tool. It is spearheaded by Department of Food Public Distribution, which enhance the efficiency of the PDS logistics network across the […]
Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary: The Assam Forest Department has received the first-ever photographic evidence of the presence of the Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary. Sonai-Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in Assam in India. It covers an area of 175 sq.km. The area was declared as a sanctuary in 1998. It […]
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage
Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage: The Supreme Court recently impleaded the Archaeological Survey of India and the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) in a plea filed for the restoration of two heritage buildings in Mysore city. Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) is an autonomous […]
Lake-Effect Snow
Lake-Effect Snow: Parts of upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan, situated along the Great Lakes of North America, witnessed “lake-effect snow.” A heavy snowstorm caused by this phenomenon near Lake Erie in New York has transformed homes into ice-covered igloos. Lake-effect snow is a localized weather phenomenon characterized by heavy snowfall that occurs near […]
National Council For Vocational Education And Training
National Council For Vocational Education And Training: The National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) has officially recognized the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) as an Awarding Body (Dual). It was established by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India in 2018, as a regulatory body, aimed […]
Gait Analysis : In News To Solve A Case
Gait Analysis : In News To Solve A Case Kolkata police used walking gait analysis to solve a child rape case. They matched the accused’s walking pattern with CCTV footage from the day of the crime. Gait analysis evaluates the way the body moves, primarily through walking or running, to detect abnormalities and understand movement […]
Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project
Punatsangchhu-II Hydropower Project: India and Bhutan recently discussed hydropower projects including the 1020 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydropower project, and expressed satisfaction as it was “nearing completion”. It is a 1 GW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power-generating facility under construction in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. It is located on the right bank of the Punatsangchhu River in […]
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar
69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. Ambedkar: 69th Mahaparinirvan Diwas was observed on December 6 to commemorate the death anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and a stalwart for social justice.Mahaparinirvan Diwas of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, honors his legacy, emphasizing his transformative impact on social reform, justice, […]
80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna
80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has initiated efforts to uncover the remnants of an 80-pillar assembly hall at the Mauryan archaeological site of Kumhrar, Patna.The initiative promises to rekindle global interest in the Mauryan empire and its contributions to art and architecture.80-Pillar Assembly […]
Indian government bond yields : Study
Indian government bond yields : Study Indian government bond yields witnessed a significant decline, with the 10-year benchmark yield dropping to its lowest level since 2021.This shift is attributed to rising optimism about the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) potentially easing interest rates in its upcoming monetary policy review.
