Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Portal : Launched The Finance Minister recently launched the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) manual. The manual provides stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the WINDS portal’s functionalities, data interpretation, and effective utilisation, empowering farmers, policymakers, and various agricultural entities to make well-informed choices. Weather Information Network Data […]
Tag: 21st Sep 2023
Brucella canis
Brucella canis: Three British citizens have been recently infected with Brucella canis, an incurable dog disease previously unknown in UK canines. Brucella canis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucella canis. It is highly contagious between dogs. It can cause infertility, mobility issues, and discomfort in affected dogs. Different species of Brucella infect […]
Dhruvastra Missile
Dhruvastra Missile: India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently gave the green light to several capital acquisition proposals, including the indigenous Dhruvastra short-range air-to-surface missile. It is a helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. It is a short-range air-to-surface missile. It was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dhruvastra is the Air […]
Vanadium
Vanadium: Vanadium, a critical raw material for many industrial applications, has been found recently in sediment samples collected from the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat. Vanadium is a chemical element with the symbol “V” and atomic number 23. It is a silver-gray, ductile, and malleable metallic element. It is harder than most metals and exhibits […]
Bharatkosh Portal
Bharatkosh Portal: The Union Minister of Civil Aviation launched an e-wallet payment option on Bharatkosh portal. Bharatkosh portal is the initiative of the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It provides one-stop services to deposit any fees/fine/other money into the government’s account. It converges all the Civil Ministries/Departments of the Government […]
Nyukmadung Dairy
Nyukmadung Dairy: The Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak has established a first-of-its-kind parlour for Yalk milk in Nyukmadung village, Arunachal Pradesh. Nyukmadung Dairy is located at the farm of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research-National Research Centre on Yak. The farm in the West Kameng district is about 25 km from […]
Liptako-Gourma Charter
Liptako-Gourma Charter: The military leaders of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger signed a mutual defence pact, the Liptako-Gourma Charter, in Mali’s capital, Bamako. Liptako-Gourma Charter establishes the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Its aim is to “establish an architecture of collective defence and mutual assistance for the benefit of the population. This alliance will be […]
Narmada River : Flood
Narmada River : Flood Severe rains in Gujarat caused the Narmada River to flood, displacing thousands. Some blame the Sardar Sarovar Dam operators for their delayed actions. The Sardar Sarovar Damis a concrete gravity dam built on the Narmada River in Navagam near the town of Kevadiya, Narmada District, in the state of Gujarat. The […]
UNCITRAL South Asia Conference
UNCITRAL South Asia Conference: India hosted the inaugural United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) South Asia Conference recently. The conference aimed to strengthen India’s engagement with UNCITRAL and encourage interaction between UNCITRAL, the judiciary, bureaucracy, academia, and the legal fraternity. It was organized jointly by the Ministry of External Affairs, UNCITRAL, and the […]
What Is Biohacking?
What Is Biohacking? Biohacking has gained more attention and popularity in recent years, it is the practice of modifying or enhancing one’s own body or biology using various methods, such as diet, supplements, devices, implants, or genetic engineering. Biohacking can have different goals, such as improving health, performance, well-being, or appearance, or exploring the limits […]
