Category: Micro

Every year, August 20 is observed as the World Mosquito Day to raise awareness about the illness and disease caused by mosquitos. It marks the day when Sir Ronald Ross discovered the link between female mosquito and malaria, which changed the course of medical history. The mosquito is possibly the only predator in human history to have thrived through millennia, bringing death and destruction through a variety of vector-borne illness, Read More …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Sanskrit week beginning 19th August. Sanskrit week is being celebrated from August 19 to 25 to promote and popularise this ancient language. Mr. Modi said Sanskrit language and its literature contains the knowledge related to all areas of our life. It is the carrier of rich Indian literature, knowledge, science, culture, rites, philosophical values and expression. S

U. Raja Babu has been appointed as Director of the Hyderabad-based Research Centre Imarat (RCI). RCI is the premier avionics laboratory of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Missile Complex of DRDO in Hyderabad. Raja Babu is renowned for his significant contribution as Programme Director at RCI. He provided necessary thrust to the design, development and successful demonstration of Ballistic Missile Defence system capabilities. Strengthening indigenous defence capabilities, India’s first Anti Satellite Read More …

Sudha Murty- an engineering teacher, author and a social worker has come out with a beginners guide on the extraordinary stories about earth. “How the Earth Got Its Beauty“, published by Penguin Random House imprint Puffin, has illustrations by Priyanka Pachpande. Recommended for children aged between five and eight 8 years, the book features striking full-colour artworks.

In over 100 years history of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), Dhriti Banerjee has been appointed as the director of organisation. She has been an eminent scientist conducting research in zoogeography, taxonomy, morphology among others. Since 2012, Dhriti has been engaged with ZSI’s digital sequence information project. Started in July 1916, the ZSI is headquartered in Kolkata with 16 regional centres under the ministry of environment and forests and Read More …

The Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha informed that the total 86 personnel lost their lives due to the sinking of vessels (including Barge P-305) deployed for ONGC projects during cyclone Tauktae. To enquire into the sequence of the events leading to the stranding of vessels and accidents, the Government has constituted a High Read More …

Shri Deepak Das, a 1986-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) officer, is appointed by the Government of India as the Controller General of Accounts (CGA), Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, with effect from August 1, 2021. Shri Das has handled important portfolios while on Central deputation to the Government of India, where he served as Deputy Secretary as well as Director in the Ministry of Defence and as Read More …

The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar will be given to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the year 2021. The Maharashtra Bhushan Selection Committee chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on July 29 unanimously selected legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle for the prestigious award. The Maharashtra Bhushan Puraskar is a highest civilian award presented annually by the Maharashtra Government.

Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited and Snehakunja Trust are among the 10 awardees of the UNDP Equator Prize 2021. These were awarded for their work in the field of conservation and biodiversity, said United Nations Development Fund (UNDP). The UNDP gives a biennial award to recognize community efforts to reduce poverty through the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity. Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company Limited: It is a 1,700-member cooperative, managed Read More …

The prestigious Cannes film festival ended on July 17 France with the awarding of its top prize, the Palme d’Or. Winners Palme d’Or: Julia Ducournau for “Titane” (France) Grand Prix: Shared by Ashgar Farhadi for “A Hero” (Iran) and Juho Kuosmanen for “Compartment No.6” (Finland) Best director: Leos Carax “Annette” (France) Best actress: Renate Reinsve for “Worst Person in the World” (Norway) Best actor: Caleb Landry Jones for “Nitram” (US) Read More …

The 2020 Millennium Technology Prize has been awarded to Shankar Balasubramanian and David Klenerman, for their development of revolutionary DNA sequencing techniques. About Millennium Technology Prize The Millennium Prize is awarded by Finland, along with top Finnish academic institutions and industries, and the award has a 21st century outlook, with a strong emphasis on innovation. Past winners include Tim Berners-Lee (for implementing the world-wide web) and Frances Arnold (for her Read More …

President Ram Nath Kovind has expressed grief over the demise of PK Warrier. Dr Warrier passed away at the age of 100 at his home in Kottakkal on July 10, 2021. Dr PK Warrier was a flag-bearer of Ayurveda who played a critical role in popularising Kerala’s traditional mode of treatment across the world. He was the chief physician and managing trustee of the Kottakkal Arya Vaidya Sala, one of Read More …

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has received the first copy of the book, ‘The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’ penned by Late Mrs. Baljit Kaur Tulsi Ji, who is the mother of noted lawyer Shri KTS Tulsi Ji.  In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “Received the first copy of the book, ‘The Ramayana of Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji’ penned by Late Mrs. Baljit Read More …

The Indian Army has named one of its firing ranges in Kashmir after well-known Bollywood actress Vidya Balan. The Vidya Balan firing range is situated at Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir. The decision was taken in recognition of her contribution to Indian cinema.

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Virbhadra Singh passed away on July 8, 2021 after prolonged illness. He was the longest-serving chief minister of Himachal Pradesh. The 87 year-old veteran Congress leader was currently the MLA from Arki in Solan district.Nine-time MLA and five-time MP, Singh was Himachal Pradesh’s chief minister for six terms. Virbhadra Singh, who started his political innings at the age of 27 when Read More …