Setu Bandhan Scheme: The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that Setu Bandhan Scheme approval has been granted for seven bridge projects in Arunachal Pradesh under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF). Setu Bandhan Scheme is an initiative of the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways. It has been introduced to improve […]
Tag: 18th Oct 2023
Buff-breasted Sandpiper : Rare Bird Sighted
Buff-breasted Sandpiper : Rare Bird Sighted A rare bird from the arctic tundra, Buff-breasted sandpiper, was sighted in Kannur, Kerala. Buff-breasted Sandpiper is one of the most delicately beautiful of the shorebirds. It breeds in the open arctic tundra of North America and usually in winters in South America. It is a champion long-distance migrant, […]
Mt Vesuvius
Mt Vesuvius: Researchers deciphered ancient scroll buried in the ashes of Mount Vesuvius with the help of artificial intelligence. Mt. Vesuvius is an active volcano that rises above the Bay of Naples on the plain of Campania in southern Italy. It is the only active volcano in mainland Europe. The volcano is classified as a […]
INS Beas
INS Beas: The defence ministry recently signed a ₹ 313 crore contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the mid-life “upgrade and re-powering” of the frontline frigate INS Beas. It is the first Brahmaputra Class Frigate to be re-powered from steam to diesel propulsion. After completion of Mid Life Upgrade and Re-Powering in 2026, INS […]
Niobium
Niobium: The Union Cabinet recently approved royalty rates in respect of three critical and strategic minerals, namely, lithium, niobium, and Rare Earth Elements. Niobium is a rare, soft, malleable, ductile, gray-white metal. It has a body-cantered cubic crystalline structure. It must be placed in a protective atmosphere when processed at even moderate temperatures because it […]
India’s Self-Declaration Of Freedom From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
India’s Self-Declaration Of Freedom From Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has approved India’s self-declaration of freedom from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in specific poultry compartments. This is a significant development for India’s poultry industry and reflects the country’s commitment to maintaining high animal health and biosecurity standards. Compartmentalization, […]
UN Approved Multinational Security Mission In Haiti
UN Approved Multinational Security Mission In Haiti: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved the Multinational Security Mission(MSS), led by Kenya, to restore security, protect critical infrastructure and control spiraling violence in Haiti. Haiti faced escalating gang violence, causing chaos and suffering throughout the country. A group of gangs known as “G9 and Family” […]
Apna Chandrayaan Web Portal
Apna Chandrayaan Web Portal: The Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled a web portal named ‘Apna Chandrayaan.’ This web portal, developed by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) under the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, aims to provide activity-based support materials […]
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages
Supreme Court Declines To Recognize Same-Sex Marriages: A five-judge Constitution Bench, led by Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud, issued a unanimous verdict declining to recognize same-sex marriages and civil unions for non-heterosexual couples. All five judges on the Bench, including the CJI, agreed that there is no fundamental right to marry under the […]
3rd Edition Of Global Maritime India Summit 2023
3rd Edition Of Global Maritime India Summit 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of the Global Maritime India Summit 2023 (GMIS)hosted in Mumbai, is recognized as the largest maritime gathering in the country. Highlights: Discussing the evolution and future prospects of ports in the maritime industry. Exploring sustainable practices and strategies for […]
