Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary : Rules To Regulate Development works The Karnataka state government has issued rules to regulate development works around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. The sanctuary derives its name from Bhimgad Fort, built by the legendary Maratha king […]
Tag: 29th May 2026
SARTHAK Public Distribution System Scheme
SARTHAK Public Distribution System Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme. SARTHAK PDS (Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS) is conceived as an umbrella scheme that integrates two ongoing initiatives: Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement […]
PM-WANI : In News
PM-WANI: In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework. PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2020. It aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust […]
Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak
Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak: The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak has exposed a major gap in global vaccine preparedness, as there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific therapeutic […]
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary: The Supreme Court recently expressed concern over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to take strict action, as mining activities are damaging the Chambal river ecosystem and threatening key species such as gharials. The Supreme […]
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography: A task force constituted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) recommended that India’s critical sectors begin phased adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to counter future quantum-computing threats. Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors are expected to begin transition by 2027, migrate priority systems by 2028, and achieve full adoption by 2029. Modern […]
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train: Indian Railways has officially approved the operational rollout of the country’s first-ever indigenous 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train is a cutting-edge, 10-car eco-friendly Passenger Trainset powered entirely by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. It replaces conventional diesel engines on non-electrified […]
The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024
The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024: The Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs released the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024. The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024: The Sample Registration System (SRS) is a large-scale, continuous, panel household demographic survey. It serves […]
Sikkim Police Awarded Prestigious President’s Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu
Sikkim Police Awarded Prestigious President’s Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu: The Sikkim State Police has been awarded the prestigious President of India’s Police Colour. It is one of the highest honors to be given to police force in the country. Honorable President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour at a special ceremony in Gangtok on […]
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication: The TRAI has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit written comments and counter-comments on its Consultation Paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) is an advanced, high-performance wireless communication system that allows smart vehicles to interact in real time with various elements of their surrounding environment. Serving […]
