Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana: The government recently extended the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) scheme for another five years. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) was launched by the Indian government in April 2020 as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is designed to provide financial assistance to economically […]
Tag: 2nd Dec 2023
World AIDS Day 2023
World AIDS Day 2023: World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1. World AIDS Day is observed every year on December 1 to spread awareness about HIV/AIDS. The day is an opportunity to end stigmas associated with this disease, and this day also honours people who lost their precious lives and engage in […]
Existence Of New Species Santjordia Pagesi
Existence Of New Species Santjordia Pagesi: Scientists have now confirmed the existence of a new species named Santjordia pagesi. Santjordia Pagesi also called St. George’s Cross medusa jellyfish, is a newly discovered species of jellyfish. It is considered “rare” and has been found only in the Sumisu Caldera near the Ogasawara Islands, about 600 miles […]
INS Kadmatt
INS Kadmatt: Indian Navy Ship (INS) Kadmatt deployed to the North Pacific recently conducted Underway Replenishment (UNREP) with Japan’s JS Towada. INS Kadmatt is an indigenous stealth anti-submarine warfare corvette. It is the second of four anti-submarine warfare corvettes built for the Indian Navy by the Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers of Kolkata under Project […]
Press Mud : Sugarcane Byproduct
Press Mud : Sugarcane Byproduct Sugarcane byproduct press mud can help generate 460,000 tonnes of compressed biogas (CBG) valued at Rs 2,484 crore. Press Mud is often known as filter cake or press cake. It is the agricultural waste obtained when cane juice is repeatedly filtered before being sent for sugar extraction. The filters are […]
Gajraj Suraksha : Indian Railways New Approach
Gajraj Suraksha : Indian Railways New Approach Indian Railways has introduced a cutting-edge technology named ‘Gajraj’ to prevent elephant accidents on railway tracks Gajraj Suraksha uses an AI-based algorithm and a network of sensitive optical fibre cables to detect elephants getting close to railway tracks. It aims to address the issue of elephant fatalities resulting […]
Fast Track Special Court : Continuation
Fast Track Special Court : Continuation The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) for three more years till 2026. Initially commenced in October 2019 for one year, the scheme was extended for an additional two years until March 2023. Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs) are specialized courts established in […]
NATPOLREX-IX : National Level Pollution Response Exercise
NATPOLREX-IX : National Level Pollution Response Exercise The 9th National Level Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-IX) was conducted by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) off Vadinar, Gujarat. The NATPOLREX-IX accomplished its objective of testing the level of preparedness and coordination between various resource agencies to respond to a marine oil spill invoking provisions of the National […]
Pirola : Increase In Cases
Pirola : Increase In Cases Pirola, has seen a threefold increase in cases over a two-week period. Pirola is predominantly circulating in the US northeast, where it ranks as the second most prevalent variant (13%) following HV.1. Pirola or 2.86 Variant is a new strain of COVID-19 with 35 mutations, causing concerns about immune evasion […]
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28
Launching The Loss And Damage Fund At COP28: On the opening day of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) climate conference in Dubai, a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries cope with the impact of climate change was officially launched. Loss and Damage Fund was first announced during COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. […]
