Fonio Millet: Fonio, an ancient West African millet (e.g., Ghana), is known for its resilience to climate shocks, ease of cultivation, and ability to grow in poor soils with minimal water requirements.It is often referred to as a miracle grain due to its adaptability and nutritional value.Fonio is traditionally cultivated by Fulani tribes, the largest […]
Tag: 21st Jan 2025
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited the Sun Temple
Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited the Sun Temple: Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam visited the Sun Temple, highlighting its global prominence and Odisha’s rich craftsmanship.Konark Sun Temple Situated in Konark, Odisha, near the Bay of Bengal. Constructed in the 13th century (1238–1264 CE) by King Narasimha Deva I of the Ganga dynasty Represents the strength and […]
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 : India emerged as the inaugural champions
Kho Kho World Cup 2025 : India emerged as the inaugural champions India emerged as the inaugural champions in both the men’s and women’s events at the Kho Kho World Cup 2025.The tournament took place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, India.This is the first Kho Kho World cup. Organised by: Kho Kho […]
Karnataka Clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy For Record 5th Time
Karnataka Clinch Vijay Hazare Trophy For Record 5th Time: In the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2024-25 final, Karnataka emerged victorious by 36 runs against Vidarbha on January 19, 2025, at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. This win marks Karnataka’s fifth Vijay Hazare Trophy title. The thrilling encounter saw Karnataka posting a commanding total and defending […]
Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules
Uttarakhand Clears Uniform Civil Code Rules: Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), as the state government has approved the UCC rules manual. The state’s Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, cleared the manual and decided on key provisions related to registration services, […]
Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur Join PM Museum Council
Smriti Irani, Shekhar Kapur Join PM Museum Council: The Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library (PMML) has undergone a significant reconstitution of its society and executive council, introducing several prominent figures to its leadership. Former Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Nripendra Mishra, has been reappointed as the chairperson for another five-year term.
CII Projects 7% GDP Growth for 2025-26
CII Projects 7% GDP Growth for 2025-26: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) anticipates India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to grow by 7% in the fiscal year 2025-26, driven by an uptick in private investments and employment generation.A recent pan-India survey by CII reveals that 75% of respondents view the current economic climate as favorable […]
