IT adoption in Aquaculture: India’s aquaculture sector is witnessing a transformation through digital and IT-driven innovations, as highlighted by investments like the $4.5 million infusion into aquaculture tech platforms.Aquaculture refers to the controlled farming of aquatic organisms like fish, shrimp, and mollusks in freshwater or marine environments, aimed at boosting food production and exports.
Tag: 19th Apr 2025
Crowdfunded Bridge on Magai River
Crowdfunded Bridge on Magai River: Villagers of Kyampur Chhavni in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, crowdfunded and began building a bridge across the Magai River after waiting 58 years for government action. The residents of Kyampur Chhavni pooled money and resources to construct a 105 ft bridge after decades of administrative delays. Ravindra Yadav, a retired Army […]
DPS Wetland : Declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve
DPS Wetland : Declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve The DPS Wetland in Navi Mumbai has been officially declared a Flamingo Conservation Reserve by the Maharashtra State Wildlife Board. Situated in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra. Spread over 30 acres, adjacent to the Thane Creek Ramsar site. DPS Lake forms part of the Thane Creek ecosystem, a […]
Taurus Missiles
Taurus Missiles: Russia warned Germany that any Ukrainian strikes using Taurus missiles would be considered direct participation in the ongoing conflict.The Taurus KEPD-350 is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile capable of precision strikes on fortified and high-value targets. Developed by jointly developed by the European missile manufacturer MBDA and Saab Bofors Dynamics (Germany and Sweden […]
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD)
Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD): A study commissioned by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser has recommended rolling back the 2015 order mandating Flue Gas Desulphurisation (FGD) installation across all coal plants. FGD installation should be mandated only for plants burning imported or high-sulphur coal (>0.5% sulfur content), not for all coal plants. Findings: 92% […]
2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh
2-day Conclave on Buddhism in Arunachal Pradesh: A two-day conclave titled ‘Buddha Dhamma and the Culture of Northeast India’ will be held in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh, starting from April 21, 2025. This event is significant as it aims to highlight the impact and spread of Buddhism in the Northeast region of India, emphasizing its role […]
India’s Economy to Grow by 6.5% in 2025 : UNCTAD Forecast
India’s Economy to Grow by 6.5% in 2025 : UNCTAD Forecast India is set to maintain its position as the fastest-growing major economy in 2025 with an impressive 6.5% GDP growth, according to the latest “Trade and Development Foresights 2025” report released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). While global economic […]
India Set to Become Fastest-Growing Major Aviation Market by 2026
India Set to Become Fastest-Growing Major Aviation Market by 2026: India is poised to become the world’s fastest-growing large aviation market by 2026, according to Airports Council International (ACI). While China remains significantly ahead in overall aviation market size, India’s growth is being fuelled by increasing demand for air travel among its vast population, where […]
Government Clarifies No GST on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000
Government Clarifies No GST on UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000: The Finance Ministry of India has categorically denied any plans to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions over ₹2,000. The Ministry termed such claims as false, baseless, and misleading. Reinforcing the government’s commitment to promoting digital payments, the clarification emphasizes […]
Pilot Program of ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System
Pilot Program of ANPR-FASTag-based Barrier-Less Tolling System: Satellite-based Tolling System will be launched from 1st May 2025 to replace the current FASTag-based toll collection, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) have officially denied any such decision. Instead, the government has announced a pilot implementation of […]
