e-Jagriti Platform: The e-Jagriti platform has been awarded the Silver Award at the prestigious National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026. e-Jagriti Platform is a flagship initiative by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. It was launched on 1 January 2025. It is aimed at strengthening the consumer dispute […]
Tag: 9th Jun 2026
Bascanichthys chepakakiensis : New Species Of Snake Eel
Bascanichthys chepakakiensis : New Species Of Snake Eel Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel lurking in the shallow waters of the Bay of Bengal and officially named as Bascanichthys chepakakiensis. It is a new species of snake eel discovered in Kakinada fishing harbour in Andhra Pradesh. The specific name, chepakakiensis, is […]
Pyroprocessing
Pyroprocessing: Pyroprocessing is being used in many sectors across the globe. Pyroprocessing is a way to change a solid material physically or chemically using high temperature. It is a dry process and very energy-intensive. Three sectors that use it most are cement-making, metallurgy, and nuclear power. Applications of Pyroprocessing: Cement Making: This sector uses pyroprocessing […]
Bhakra Dam : In News
Bhakra Dam : In News The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) recently commissioned an emergency study after detecting that the main wall of the Bhakra dam on the Sutlej river along the Punjab-Himachal Pradesh border is tilting outward beyond permissible limits. It is a concrete gravity dam across the Sutlej River. It is located at […]
Land Port Management System
Land Port Management System: The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. It is a state-of-the-art digital platform designed to integrate operations across Land Ports into a unified system. It enables secure, real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, bringing land ports at par with digital […]
Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project
Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project: A year after placing the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, the government recently revived the long-stalled Kirthai Stage II Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project is a 930 MW hydropower project planned on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of […]
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases
Autoimmune Blistering Diseases: A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala, and PGIMER, Chandigarh, has developed artificial intelligence-based methods to aid diagnosis of Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs). Autoimmune Blistering Diseases (AIBDs), also called autoimmune bullous disorders, are a group of rare skin diseases. They happen when immune system attacks skin and mucous membranes — the lining […]
Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary
Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary: The Punjab forest department recently prepared a ₹5.36-crore development plan for the Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary in Rupnagar district. Jhajjar-Bachauli Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Rupnagar district of Punjab. It lies near the Sutlej (Satluj) River in the foothills of the Shivalik Range. The sanctuary is characterized by dry deciduous forests. The […]
India–South Africa Technology Partnership and Africa Strategy
India–South Africa Technology Partnership and Africa Strategy: In June 2026, India and South Africa upgraded their 31-year-old science and technology partnership (established under the 1995 S&T Agreement) from research-focused cooperation to industrial co-production. The partnership was further strengthened through a Telangana–South Africa collaboration framework, highlighting the growing strategic depth of India–Africa ties and their role […]
Major Abhilasha Barak conferred with the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
Major Abhilasha Barak conferred with the UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award: Prime Minister of India congratulated Major Abhilasha Barak on being conferred the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award. The United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award is an international honor that recognizes the dedication and […]
