Ghaggar River: The Punjab Chief Minister recently visited flood-prone areas along the Ghaggar River to take stock of the preparations for dealing with floods at the ground level ahead of the monsoon. Ghaggar River is a seasonal river that flows only during the monsoon season. It rises from the Shivalik Range in northwestern Himachal Pradesh. […]
New Nalanda University Campus
New Nalanda University Campus: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus near Rajgir’s ancient university ruins. Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university on the Indian Subcontinent. It was founded by Kumargupta of the Gupta dynasty in Bihar in the early 5th century, and it flourished for 600 years until […]
Direct Seeding Of Rice : Promotion
Direct Seeding Of Rice: Promotion The Government of Punjab is actively promoting the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) also called the ‘tar-wattar’ technique of rice cultivation, which promises a multitude of advantages over traditional transplanting. However, the adoption of DSR in Punjab has been slow, with only 1.73 lakh acres (out of 79 lakh acres […]
Double Sun halo : Celestial Phenomenon
Double Sun halo : Celestial Phenomenon A rare celestial phenomenon known as a “double sun halo” was witnessed in the skies over Ladakh. It is a rare optical phenomenon where two concentric rings appear around the sun. This occurs when sunlight is refracted through ice crystals suspended in cirrus clouds, creating this dazzling visual effect. […]
Bitumen
Bitumen: India is looking to start large-scale production of bio-bitumen from biomass or agricultural waste, a move that would help reduce imports of the material used for asphalting of roads. Bitumen is a dense, highly viscous, petroleum-based hydrocarbon. It is found in deposits such as oil sands and pitch lakes (natural bitumen) or is obtained […]
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar: A 26-year-old writer from the tribal thanda of Vivek Nagar in Jakranpally mandal of Nizamabad district, Ramesh Karthik Naik, was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar for Telugu. Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar was first instituted in 2011. It is presented annually to best literary creations by the young writers of age […]
Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme
Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme: The Prime Minister of India granted certificates to over 30,000 women from Self Help Groups (SHGs) as ‘Krishi Sakhis’ under the Krishi Sakhi Convergence Programme (KSCP). Krishi Sakhi Convergence Program aims to transform rural India through the empowerment of rural women as Krishi Sakhi, by imparting training and certification of Krishi […]
Banking Current Affairs : 19th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th June 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2024: Every year on June 17, people around the world celebrate World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought Problems. This special day is all about fixing damaged land and turning […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 19th June 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 19th June 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study
Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study Warmer conditions are helping the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which transmits dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses thrive, said the EU health agency. Climate change is expected to significantly impact the spread of dengue in Europe. Rising temperatures and increased rainfall create more favorable conditions for the spread of the disease, particularly […]
