Classical Language Status : In News The Central Government recently decided to tweak the criteria for giving classical language status. The current criteria evolved by the government to determine the declaration of a language as a classical language are It should have high antiquity in its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1,500-2,000 years. […]
Tag: 12th Jul 2024
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory: Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory is executing India’s scientific deep drilling programme in Karad, Maharashtra. Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences mandated to execute India’s sole scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL, the aim is to drill the earth’s crust to […]
Stinger Missile
Stinger Missile: NATO recently signed a nearly $700 million contract to have member countries produce more Stinger missiles. The FIM-92 Stinger is a man-portable surface-to-air missile system (MANPADS) that was designed and manufactured by the American Defense Industry. The system entered into service with the U.S. Army in 1981. Used currently by the S. armed […]
World Population Day 2024 : Theme
World Population Day 2024 : Theme World Population Day aims to raise awareness about global population issues and their impact on society. World Population Day (WPD) is observed on July 11 every year. It highlights the importance of addressing population-related concerns such as reproductive health, family planning, gender equality and sustainable development. It provides a […]
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme
GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth launched “GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme (GAINS 2024) of Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata. GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme is an innovative scheme which seeks solutions to the problems related to the shipyards and promotes technology development using the start-ups […]
National Gopal Ratna Award
National Gopal Ratna Award: Nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Award for the year 2024 will be opened from the 15th of July. National Gopal Ratna Award is awarded under the Rashtriya Gokul Mission (RGM). Since 2021 the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has been […]
Groynes : Concrete Structures
Groynes : Concrete Structures Groynes are low-lying wood or concrete structures which are situated out to sea from the shore. They are designed to trap sediment, dissipate wave energy, and restrict the transfer of sediment away from the beach through longshore drift. Longshore drift is caused when prevailing winds blow waves across the shore at […]
Global Energy Independence Day 2024 : Theme
Global Energy Independence Day: Global Energy Independence Day, celebrated globally on 10th July every year, marks a pivotal moment for countries striving to achieve energy self-sufficiency and sustainability. It is a call to action for individuals, businesses, and governments to recognize the importance of reducing dependence on non-renewable energy sources and transitioning to cleaner, more […]
12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
12th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting: The 12th edition of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was held in Abu Dhabi focusing on enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation. The meeting covered a wide range of areas, including training, joint exercises, defence industrial cooperation, and […]
Zombie Startups
Zombie Startups: Koo, the Indian social media platform that aimed to rival Twitter has shut down.This has brought the topic of zombie startups into limelight once again. Tech startups once blessed with huge fundings are transforming into “zombies”. Startups that raised a huge amount of money over the boom cycle but aren’t producing nearly enough […]
