Auroras : Rare Phenomenon Captured The Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO) above Mount Saraswati captured a rare phenomenon as a geomagnetic storm struck Earth’s magnetic field, creating unique auroras. The auroras are normally seen at higher altitudes in parts of Alaska, Norway, and other countries. This was the first time that the aurora was captured on […]
Tag: 3rd May 2023
International Day Of Yoga 2023 : 50-day Countdown Begun
International Day Of Yoga 2023 : 50-day Countdown Begun The 50-day countdown to International Yoga Day has begun at Shri Bhavani Niketan College in Jaipur, Rajasthan and Yoga Mahotsav is being celebrated to mark the occasion. The Ayush Ministry is organising the event with active support and cooperation of the state government of Rajasthan, local […]
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20)
7th National Health Accounts : Estimates For India (2019-20) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the 7th National Health Accounts (NHA) Estimates for India (2019-20), which was produced by the National Health Systems Resource Centre. The NHA estimates are prepared by using an accounting framework based on the internationally accepted System of […]
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report
Who’s Tipping The Scales : IPES Report A report has been released by the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems (IPES) titled “Who’s tipping the scales”, highlights how corporate capture of global Food Governance is increasingly taking place in more visible ways and raising concerns over Bluewashing. Highlights of the Report: There has […]
Smart Cities Mission : Extended From June 2023 To June 2024
Smart Cities Mission : Extended From June 2023 To June 2024 The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry (MoHUA) has extended the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission from June 2023 to June 2024. Smart Cities Mission is an initiative of the MoHUA launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme on June 25, 2015. To promote […]
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report
Future Of Jobs : WEF Report The report, titled “Future of Jobs,” reveals that the Indian labour market will see a 22% job churn (movement of jobs in an economy), compared to 23% globally. The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its fourth edition (bi-annual) report on jobs and skills, which explores how jobs and […]
Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi Campaign
Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi Campaign: Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi’ campaign launched by the Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani in September 2022. The government plans to focus on early childhood care and education in 14 lakh Anganwadi centres, reimagining them as pre-schools providing early learning opportunities. Target Age Group is Children under 6 years, […]
Shilabhattarika
Shilabhattarika: Decoding of Copper plates sheds light on the celebrated ancient Sanskrit poetess Shilabhattarika. Shilabhattarika was a Sanskrit poetess who lived in the 9th century. M. B. Padma, a scholar of the University of Mysore, speculates that she may be the same as Shila-maha Devi, the queen of the 8th-century Rashtrakuta ruler Dhruva. The 10th-century […]
First Indian To Complete The Golden Globe Race
First Indian To Complete The Golden Globe Race: Abhilash Tomy created history as the first Indian to complete the Golden Globe Race. The Golden Globe Race is being conducted by the K.’s Sir Robin Knox Johnston. Objective is to commemorate the world’s first solo non-stop circumnavigation undertaken by him in 1968, onboard the Indian-built boat […]
Exercise AGNI DAMAN-23
Exercise AGNI DAMAN-23: A mutual firefighting Exercise named AGNI DAMAN-23 was conducted recently. EX AGNI DAMAN-23 is a Civil–Military mutual firefighting exercise. Objectives is to emphasise the need for awareness and training of men on firefighting and to exercise the capabilities of combined forces of all agencies including military and civil. It was conducted at […]
