RISAT-2: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite)-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere at the predicted impact point in the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. RISAT-2 is India’s first “eye in the sky” which keep surveillance on the country’s borders as part of anti-infiltration and anti-terrorist operations. RISAT-2: […]
Tag: 7th Nov 2022
3rd Edition of National Tribal Dance Festival
3rd Edition of National Tribal Dance Festival: Artists from across the world take part in the 3rd Edition of National Tribal Dance Festival in Raipur, Chhattisgarh on the event of state foundation day. Nearly 1,500 dancers from across India and countries like Mozambique, Mongolia, Tonga, Russia, Indonesia, Maldives, Serbia, New Zealand and Egypt arrived for […]
Mauna Loa : The largest Active Volcano
Mauna Loa : The largest Active Volcano Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano in the world, may erupt in the near future. Mauna Loa is one of five volcanoes that together make up the Big Island of Hawaii. It is the southernmost island in the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s not the tallest (that title goes to […]
Adaptation Gap Report 2022 : UNEP
Adaptation Gap Report 2022 : UNEP According to the United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report, 2022, global efforts in adaptation planning, financing and implementation are not enough to prepare vulnerable communities around the world to adapt to the rising risks from the impacts of climate change. The report found some progress on adaptation […]
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission
Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission: Aibawk cluster in the Aizwal, Mizoram becomes the first cluster to be completed under the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission. SPMRM was launched by the Prime Minister in February 2016 with a vision to provide amenities to rural areas which are perceived to be urban and have the potential to […]
Fourth Edition Of ‘Innovations For You’ : Coffee Table Book Series
Fourth Edition Of ‘Innovations For You’ : Coffee Table Book Series Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) NITI Aayog recently launched the fourth edition of ‘Innovations for You’ coffee table book featuring 75 successful women entrepreneurs of India. ‘Innovations For You’ is a Coffee Table Book series with 3 editions being released previously. The book captures success […]
National SC-ST Hub
National SC-ST Hub: The 5th meeting of High Powered Monitoring Committee (HPMC) under National SC-ST Hub scheme was chaired by Union Minister of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Objective of National SC-ST Hub is to develop a supportive ecosystem for SC/ST entrepreneurs to achieve the mandated 4% procurement by the CPSEs from the SC/ST entrepreneurs […]
Grievance Redressal Index
Grievance Redressal Index: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) tops Grievance Redressal Index third month in a row. Grievance Redressal Index is published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). UIDAI has launched its new AI/ML based Chatbot, Aadhaar Mitra to further enhance residents’ experience. The new Chatbot comes with enhanced features […]
Wangala Dance : Meghalaya
Wangala Dance : Meghalaya Members of the Garo tribal community recently performed Wangala dance on the occasion of ‘The Rising Sun Water Fest-2022’ on the banks of Umiam Lake in Meghalaya. The Wangala Festival, also known as the 100 drum festival is celebrated with much zeal and enthusiasm in India’s north-eastern state of Meghalaya. Celebrated […]
Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF Scheme)
Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF Scheme): The Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance notified Scheme for Financial Support for Project Development Expenses of PPP Projects – India Infrastructure Project Development Fund Scheme (IIPDF Scheme) It is a Central Sector Scheme which will aid the development of quality PPP projects by providing necessary […]
