India Auctions 20 Critical Mineral Blocks: India has initiated the auction of 20 blocks containing critical minerals, including lithium, essential for batteries and electric vehicles. The auction began on November 29, involves lithium-rich blocks and other critical minerals like nickel, copper, and rare earth elements. The estimated total value of these blocks is Rs 45,000 […]
Tag: 7th Dec 2023
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling
UNEP Report On Sustainable Cooling: A new report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) suggests that implementing measures for sustainable practices in the global cooling sector could significantly reduce predicted 2050 greenhouse gas emissions by 60%. The cooling sector, responsible for 20% of electricity use, plays a crucial role in addressing rising temperatures, ensuring […]
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023
Uttarakhand Global Investors Summit 2023: Dehradun is preparing to host the Global Investors Summit on December 8-9, anticipating the participation of 5,000 delegates from India and abroad. The summit is geared towards showcasing investor-friendly policies, good governance, and sustainable practices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to officially open the summit at the Forest Research […]
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage
Garba Of Gujarat : Intangible Cultural Heritage The vibrant and culturally rich dance form, ‘Garba of Gujarat,’ has earned a prestigious place in the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity by UNESCO. The recognition was formalized during the 18th meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage held […]
Jago Grahak Jago Campaign
Jago Grahak Jago Campaign: The Department of Consumer Affairs is actively engaged in nationwide multimedia awareness campaigns titled “Jago Grahak Jago”. These campaigns aim to inform consumers about fraudulent practices and common issues while providing guidance on seeking redressal The awareness initiatives utilize various media platforms, including print media, TV, radio, cinema theatres, websites, hoardings, […]
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak
Survey Vessel : Sandhayak The first of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships, Sandhayak, constructed at Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy. Purpose Intended for full-scale coastal and deep-water hydrographic surveys of port and harbour approaches, determining navigational channels and routes. The zone of operation includes maritime limits […]
Fake MGNREGS Job Cards Deleted
Fake MGNREGS Job Cards Deleted: Over 10 lakh job cards have been deleted with the reason ‘fake job card’ under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) in the last two financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23. As per Section 25 of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005, whoever […]
Snakebite Envenoming
Snakebite Envenoming: A team of experts from a United Kingdom university have set up a pilot study in Burujhari village in Odisha, India to help it reduce the number of fatalities from Snakebite Envenoming (SE) and will look into solutions like an Early Warning System for snakes. India has the biggest burden of deaths due […]
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration
The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade Of Acceleration The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) has published a report titled- The Global Climate 2011-2020: A Decade of Acceleration, concerning the alarming acceleration of climate change and its multifaceted impacts across the planet. Highlights of the Report: The decade 2011-2020 emerged as the warmest on record for both […]
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative
Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative: The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) recently organised the 40th Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) Deep-Dive training programme under the Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative. Cyber Surakshit Bharat Initiative is an initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. It was conceptualised with the mission to spread awareness […]
