Centralised Laboratory Network (CLN) : India a Member India has recently become a member of the Centralized Laboratory Network (CLN), a global collaboration aimed at testing vaccines during pandemic and epidemic disease outbreaks. The CLN, which is part of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), consists of 15 partner facilities from 13 countries. The […]
Tag: 3rd Jun 2023
Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2023
Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo 2023: The Asia-Pacific region has witnessed an escalation in tensions, leading to increased military exercises and diplomatic maneuvers by various countries. A notable event on the horizon is the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) hosted by Indonesia. The Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo is scheduled to take place from June 4 to […]
Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report
Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Campaign Report: Report detailing the advancements made during the Jal Jeevan Mission: Swachh Jal se Suraksha (SJSS) Campaign. The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) focused on the crucial aspect of providing a safe water supply. The key considerations under JJM is “Supply of Safe Water.” This underscored the importance of ensuring that […]
Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages
Himalayan Brown Bears Into Kashmir’s Villages: Reports show that encroachment is pushing Himalayan brown bears into Kashmir’s villages. Himalayan brown bears are found in Northwestern and central Himalaya, including India, Pakistan, Nepal, the Tibetan Autonomous Region of China and Bhutan. Habitat:High altitude open valleys and pastures. Conservation Status:- IUCN Red List- Critically endangered CITES – […]
Diagnostic Test For Chytridiomycosis
Diagnostic Test For Chytridiomycosis: Scientists developed a diagnostic test for Chytridiomycosis. Chytridiomycosis is a fungal disease in frog populations. It has caused severe declines in over 500 frog species and led to 90 extinctions, making it the deadliest animal disease known. It infects frogs skin. This damages their ability to balance water and salt levels. […]
Direct-Seeding Method
Direct-Seeding Method: Farmers in leading rice-growing states are adopting the direct-seeding method as a solution to delayed rains and labor shortages. Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), also known as the ‘broadcasting seed technique,’ is a water-saving method of sowing paddy. In this method, seeds are directly drilled into the fields, eliminating the need for nursery preparation […]
350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
350th Anniversary Of The Coronation Of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj: Celebrations marking the 350th anniversary of the coronation of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj recently began at the Raigad fort in Maharashtra. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Empire in western India. He was born on February 19, 1630 to Shahaji Bhosle and Jijabai in […]
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
Joint United Nations Programme On HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS): The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recently issued a declaration of solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) communities around the globe Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is an innovative joint venture of the United Nations family established in 1996, which […]
Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project
Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project: NHPC Limited and Vidhyut Utpadan Company Limited (VUCL), Nepal signed an MoU for development of Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project (480MW) in Nepal. Phukot Karnali Hydro Electric Project is located in Kalikot district, Karnali Province of Nepal. The project will use the flow from the Karnali River for power generation […]
National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission
National Startup Awards 2023 : Extended Deadline For Submission The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) said it has extended the deadline for submission of applications for the National Startup Awards 2023 to June 15, 2023. The National Startup Awards 2023 awards will focus on celebrating innovation from across the country, in […]
