Soligas And Yeravas: The Soligas and Yeravas, indigenous groups living in the Western Ghats, forage foods from the biodiversity-rich region, forming a significant part of their diets. The recently launched book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” chronicles the diverse foods foraged by these tribes, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and addressing the […]
Tag: 23rd Jan 2024
SCOPE’s Commendation Certificate To NHPC
SCOPE’s Commendation Certificate To NHPC: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) and India’s premier hydropower company achieved a significant milestone by being honoured with Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE’s) ‘Commendation Certificate’ for its effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The award highlights […]
Havisure Vaccine
Havisure Vaccine: The Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) launched India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine ‘Havisure’ in Hyderabad. Havisure vaccine is a two-dose vaccine first dose administered at above 12 months of age and the second at least six months after the first dose. The […]
Arogya Maitri Cube : Mobile Hospital
Arogya Maitri Cube : Mobile Hospital Arogya Maitri Disaster Management Cube has been deployed in Ayodhya to bolster medical readiness and response capabilities during the upcoming ‘Pran Pratishtha’ ceremony. Arogya Maitri cube is a revolutionary mobile hospital equipped with cutting-edge technology. This cube is a part of the broader initiative named “Project BHISHM” – Bharat […]
Willingdon Island
Willingdon Island: The Cochin Port Joint Trade Union Forum has urged the Prime Minister of India to take effective steps to revive the lost glory of Willingdon Island. Willingdon Island is among the most beautiful locations in the Kochi area. This is a man-made island, named after Lord Willingdon who was a British Viceroy of […]
Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme
Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme: Rs 17,490 crore has been set aside for the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) programme, to bolster domestic electrolyser manufacturing, green hydrogen production. Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme is a subcomponent of National Green Hydrogen Mission. Aim is to bolster domestic electrolyser manufacturing and green […]
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve : Faunal Survey
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve: Faunal Survey A recent faunal survey at the Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 11 new species records including three birds, four butterflies and four odonates to its database. Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is nestled in the picturesque and extensive Nelliampathy–Anamalai landscape of the Western Ghats Mountains in Palakkad and Thrissur districts of Kerala. […]
Great Indian Bustard : Supreme Court Direction To Centre
Great Indian Bustard : Supreme Court Direction To Centre The Supreme Court recently directed the Centre to come clean on its plans to save the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Great Indian Bustard is a bustard found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific Name: Ardeotis nigriceps It is among the heaviest of the flying birds. The […]
71st Plenary Session f the North Eastern Council
The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah addressed the 71st Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong recently. Background:- In his address, Shri Amit Shah said that the last 10 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi have been the most significant for the development of […]
