Recently, India – USA Joint Special Forces conducted the 13th edition of exercise Vajra Prahar2022 culminated at Bakloh (Himachal Pradesh). It’s an annual exercise is hosted alternatively between Special Forces India and the United States. Special Forces are the units of a country’s armed forces that undertake covert, counterterrorist, and other specialized operations. The …

The National Sports Day or Rashtriya Khel Divas is celebrated on 29th August every year in India as a tribute to hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand who was born on this date in 1905. The day was first designated and celebrated in 2012 as India’s National Sports Day. The nation celebrates the day honouring our …

Recently, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister addressed the First convocation of National Forensic Science University (NFSU). It was established by the Government of India in 2020 with the objective of fulfilling the acute shortage against the increasing demand for forensic experts in the country and around the world. The National Forensic …

Recently, Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) predicted, that a third consecutive event of La Nina could be underway which could lead to unusual weather effects in various countries. There is an extended period of La Nina in 2022. It is the first time that this has happened since the 1950s when the event started to …

Recently, the Election Commission (EC) started a campaign to promote the linkage of Voter ID and Aadhaar, Further, Government officials have asked individuals to link them Aadhaar with their Voter IDs and failure to link voter ID with Aadhar could lead to the cancellation of their Voter ID card. The linking project would help the …

Recently, Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana (PMJDY)- National Mission for Financial Inclusion, completed eight years of successful implementation. More than 46.25 crore beneficiaries banked under PMJDY since inception, amounting to Rs. 1,73,954 crores. Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana (PMJDY) Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana (PMJDY) is the National Mission for Financial Inclusion. It ensures access to financial services, …

Artemis I is an uncrewed mission of NASA. It will test the agency’s Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion crew capsule. Artemis I will be the first in a series of increasingly complex missions to build a long-term human presence at the Moon for decades to come. The primary goals for Artemis I …

According to a recent study, researchers have identified gene called CSA6 which could hold the key to prevent fungal infection Candidiasis that often affects intensive-care unit (ICU) patients, cancer patients and patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy. Candida Albicans is a fungal species infamous for causing high rates of morbidity and mortality under certain immuno-compromised conditions such as Acquired Immune Deficiency …

Recently, Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga spoke about the Arth Ganga model during World Water Week 2022. ‘Arth Ganga’ implies a sustainable development model with a focus on economic activities related to Ganga. PM Modi first introduced the concept during the first National Ganga Council meeting in …

According to the report by Getting India to Net Zero, India needs a massive USD 10.1 trillion investment from now on if India is to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2070. The investment required by India would be USD 13.5 trillion if the net zero emission target is to be met by …

Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC)notified the Battery Waste Management Rules, 2022 to ensure environmentally sound management of waste batteries. These rules will replace the Batteries (Management and Handling) Rules, 2001. Key Highlights of the Rules The rules cover all types of batteries, including Electric Vehicle batteries, portable batteries, automotive batteries, …

Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Union government’s Nikshay Poshan Yojana (NPY), sole nutrition support scheme, in 2021, which raises major public health concern. TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, belonging to the Mycobacteriaceae family consisting of about 200 members. Some Mycobacteria cause diseases like …

Recently, the Bhitarkanika National Park have reached a saturation point in the population of crocodile which could lead to more human-Crocodile conflict Bhitarkanika National Park is spread in a vast area of 672 Kms in Orissa. It is the second largest Mangrove ecosystems of India. The National Park is essentially a network of creeks and …

State-run explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will be participating to generate electricity through Geothermal Energy at Puga, a remote valley located in Ladakh, off the road to Chumar on the de-facto border with China. Puga Valley is situated in the Changthang Valley in the south-eastern part of Ladakh, about 22 km away from the Salt …

Recently, NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Advanced Chemistry Cell Battery Reuse and Recycling Market in India”, stating India’s Battery demand will increase significantly by 2030. The total cumulative potential for battery storage in India will be 600 GWh by 2030. Between 2010 and 2020, the global demand for batteries grew at a compound annual …