Microplastics In Antarctica Snow: Scientists have found Microplastics — plastic pieces smaller than a grain of rice — in freshly fallen Antarctic snow for the first time, which can influence the climate by accelerating melting of ice. Previous studies have found that microplastics have negative impacts on the health of the environment, limiting growth, reproduction, […]
Tag: 14th Jun 2022
Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir
Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sant Tukaram Shila Mandir in the temple town of Dehu in Pune district. Sant Tukaram was the contemporary of Shivaji. He is considered as the greatest Maratha Bhakthi reformer. He made the Vithoba cult popular. He composed devotional songs on Vithalswamy called as Abhangs. […]
Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill
Draft Anti-Trafficking Bill: Activists from different part of the country are planning to travel to the national capital and press for the passage of the Trafficking in Persons (Prevention, Care and Rehabilitation) Bill, 2021. Highlights of the Bill: The bill proposes stringent punishments for offenders, including hefty fines and seizing of their properties. The Bill […]
Child Labour Day
Child Labour Day: The United Nations observes June 12 each year as the ‘World Day Against Child Labour’ to bring attention to the evil practices of child labour across the world. The International Labour Organisation launched this day in 2002 to tackle this global issue against child labour. Theme: “Universal Social Protection to End Child […]
Paralitherizinosaurus japonicus
Paralitherizinosaurus japonicus: A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It is a bipedal dinosaur. A new study has revealed that it roamed around the shores of Asia between 66 million and 145 million years ago (Cretaceous period). It was […]
Regional English Language Office (RELO)
Regional English Language Office (RELO): Recently, a workshop was organised for English teachers under the supervision of the Regional English Language Office (RELO), Washington DC. RELO is a wing of the US Embassy in India that was established in 2005 as a part of its Public Diplomacy Section. Aim: To strengthen India-US ties by supporting […]
Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission
Gaganyaan And Human Ocean Mission: Union Space and Earth Sciences minister Jitendra Singh said India will achieve the unique distinction of simultaneously launching the first human space mission “Gaganyaan” as well as the first manned human ocean mission in 2023. Trials for both the space and ocean manned missions have reached an advanced stage and […]
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme Of Ministry Of Defence
Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme Of Ministry Of Defence: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports indigenous development of components, products, […]
NH53
NH53: State-owned NHAI has created a Guinness World Record for the longest continuously laid bituminous lane of 75 kilometres in 105 hours and 33 minutes on the national highway between Amravati and Akola districts in Maharashtra. The total length of the 75 kilometres of single lane continuous bituminous concrete road is equivalent to 37.5 kilometres […]
CiSS Application
CiSS Application: The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations. (CiSS). Baal Swaraj is a portal launched by NCPCR for online tracking and digital real-time monitoring mechanism of children in need of […]
