Open Network for Digital Commerce: In News The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently enabled online ticket booking for “over 170 centrally protected monuments and museums” on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), seeking to expand digital access. It is a transformative initiative by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), […]
Tag: 8th Jan 2026
PSLV-C62 Mission
PSLV-C62 Mission: ISRO’s PSLV-C62 rocket is set to lift off from the first launchpad at Sriharikota, marking India’s first space launch of 2026. It is a multi-payload mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that will carry one primary satellite and 18 secondary payloads into space. It is ISRO’s first space launch of 2026. […]
Sports Authority of India : Four-day Sports Sciences Workshop
Sports Authority of India : Four-day Sports Sciences Workshop The Sports Authority of India (SAI) recently launched a four-day Sports Sciences Workshop for combat sports coaches at its Sports Science Division in New Delhi. It is the apex national sports body of India, established by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India. […]
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: The Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) recently undertook a sterilisation and vaccination program to deal with the growing menace of stray dogs. It is located in the Chandrapur district in Maharashtra. It is the largest and oldest tiger reserve in Maharashtra. Established in 1955, the reserve consists of Tadoba National Park […]
National Quality Assurance Standards
National Quality Assurance Standards: A total of 50,373 public health facilities across all States and Union Territories have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS). National Quality Assurance Standards is a comprehensive quality framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). It is aimed at ensuring and enhancing the quality […]
Bio-Bitumen
Bio-Bitumen: The Union Minister of State for Science and Technology said that India has entered an era of “Clean, Green Highways” following the successful technology transfer of “Bio-Bitumen via Pyrolysis: From Farm Residue to Roads”. Bio bitumen is manufactured using renewable organic materials, such as plant-based oils, agricultural waste, or biomass. These materials undergo a […]
Dust Experiment
Dust Experiment: The Indian Space Research Organisation confirmed through it’s first-ever Dust Experiment (DEX) that an interplanetary dust particle enters Earth’s atmosphere approximately every 1,000 seconds. It is the first Indian-made instrument to hunt for these high speed Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs). It is the first-of-its-kind instrument designed to detect such high-transient particles. It is […]
UN Declares 2026 International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists
UN Declares 2026 International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists: The United Nations has declared 2026 as the ‘International Year for Rangelands and Pastoralists’, a landmark decision aimed at spotlighting some of the world’s most overlooked yet vital ecosystems. The announcement addresses a critical imbalance in global climate action: while forests receive disproportionate attention and funding, […]
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister
Siddaramaiah Becomes Karnataka’s Longest-Serving Chief Minister: Karnataka has witnessed history in the making. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has emerged as the longest serving Chief Minister of the state, a rare achievement in a politically dynamic landscape. His journey reflects resilience, social justice politics, and deep grassroots connect, making his leadership tenure both politically and historically significant.Siddaramaiah […]
Haryana to Launch India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train
Haryana to Launch India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train: India is preparing to take a major step towards green transportation with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana. The pilot project, led by Indian Railways will operate between Jind and Sonipat and is now in the final stages of commissioning. The initiative highlights India’s growing […]
