Star-rating System for State Environmental Bodies: The Centre has dropped the star-rating system for state environmental bodies after a legal challenge by a Tamil Nadu fishermen’s association, as per an order by the National Green Tribunal’s southern bench. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) introduced a star-rating system to evaluate State Environmental […]
Tag: 7th Apr 2025
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge
PM inaugurated New Pamban Bridge: The new Pamban Bridge, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6. The Pamban Rail Bridge, also known as the Rameswaram Bridge, is a historic cantilever bridge that connects Rameswaram Island to the mainland of India. Opened in 1914, it has served as a vital […]
Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana
Delhi to implement Ayushman Bharat Jan Arogya Yojana: Delhi government signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to implement Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The Delhi government has signed an MoU with the National Health Authority to roll out the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, making Delhi the 35th Union […]
Ream Naval Base
Ream Naval Base: Ream Naval Base in Cambodia has gained attention due to expansions backed by China, raising concerns about a potential Chinese military presence in the region. The Ream Naval Base is located on Cambodia’s Gulf of Thailand coast, near Sihanoukville. It has become a significant focal point of international attention due to its […]
Dwarkadhish Temple
Dwarkadhish Temple: A group of 300 Pakistani citizens of Indian origin, residing in Pakistan’s Sindh, recently visited the Dwarkadhish Temple, Devbhumi Dwarka in Gujarat and offered prayers. Located in Dwarka, Gujarat, India, the Dwarkadhish temple, also known as the Jagat Mandir, is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Krishna, who is referred to as […]
Antimony
Antimony: Pakistan reportedly discovered a massive cache of antimony in the conflict-torn region of Balochistan. Antimony is a chemical element with the symbol Sb and atomic number 51. Classified as a metalloid, antimony is a solid at room temperature. It exhibits poor electrical and heat conductivity Commercial forms of antimony are generally ingots, broken pieces, […]
Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve
Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve: A massive fire, triggered by stone-crushing sparks, erupted in Mukundra Tiger Reserve recently. Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve is situated near Kota in southeastern It is named after two continuous flat-topped, almost parallel hills with narrow central ridges, forming part of the Vindhyan range and extending from the Chambal River to Kalisindh, […]
Saryu River
Saryu River: Devotees in large numbers continue to take holy dip in the Saryu River as they arrive at Ram temple in Ayodhya, on the occasion of Ram Navami. Saryu River is a river that flows through the Indian states of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as the Sarayu or Sarju River. […]
Technology and Innovation Report 2025
Technology and Innovation Report 2025: India has been ranked 10th in the world with significant private investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 2023, according to the 2025 Technology and Innovation Report. It was released by the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). It seeks to address issues in science, technology and innovation that are […]
Koch-Rajbongshis Community
Koch-Rajbongshis Community: Assam to withdraw foreigner tribunal cases against indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi community. The Koch-Rajbongshi community is an ethnic group primarily found in the northeastern region of India, particularly in the states of Assam, West Bengal, and parts of Meghalaya. They are a blend of two historically distinct communities: the Koch and Rajbongshi. While these groups […]
