The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before Read More …
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Srinagar vies for global craft city tag
Euvichol-S: A new oral vaccine for cholera
A new oral vaccine for cholera has received prequalification by the World Health Organization (WHO) Read More …
Ringwoodite
The researchers from Northwestern University, Illinois (the US) have discovered a gigantic reservoir of water Read More …
Juno shares terrifying images of Juipter’s moon Io
US space agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), has shared some terrifying images Read More …
Pathogens that transmit through the air-WHO’s new terminology
The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology Read More …
Navchetana-National Framework of Early Childhood Stimulation 2024
Recently, the National Framework of Early Childhood Stimulation 2024 titled Navchetana was released. Key points
Varanasi’s tiranga barfi gets GI tag
Varanasi’s tiranga has received the GI tag on April 16, 2024. Boasting around 69 products Read More …
IISc launches Longevity India Initiative
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru on 18th April launched a ‘Longevity India Initiative’.
Gaia BH3: Largest stellar black hole
Astronomers have detected the largest stellar black hole “Gaia BH3” with mass 33 times that Read More …
Vasuki indicus: The fossils of largest snake found in Gujarat
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee have discovered the fossils of one Read More …
Global Forest Watch Report 2024
According to Global Forest Watch, India has lost 2.33 million hectares of tree cover since Read More …
Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE)
A state-of-the-art Submersible Platform for Acoustic Characterisation and Evaluation (SPACE) was inaugurated by Secretary, Department Read More …
State of World Population – 2024 Report
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) released it’s State of World Population – 2024 report Read More …
Greenium
The Sovereign Green Bonds (SGrBs) yield lower interest than conventional G-Secs, and the amount foregone Read More …
Herpes virus B
A 37-year-old man wounded by a wild monkey in Hong Kong is suffering from infection Read More …
Fish species capable of using tools
Researchers have found three fish species that live in the Laccadive Sea, off the southwest Read More …
Salman Rushdie releases his memoir ‘Knife’
British-American author Salman Rushdie has released his much-awaited memoir “Knife”.
Operation Iron Shield
Israel’s successful interception of drones and missiles launched by Iran, has been officially named operation Read More …
Lake Kariba
Water levels at Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe have dropped dramatically because of the latest El Read More …
CAFE Norms
The central government has started preparations for the upcoming BS-VII and CAFE-III emission norms. CAFE Read More …
OTC derivatives
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to permit resident entities to hedge exposure Read More …
Key Fact Statement (KFS)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed all banks and regulated entities that it Read More …
Israel’s Multi-Layered Air Defence System
Israel’s multi-layered air defence system has defended the country from a major attack, with Iran Read More …
Men5CV: Nigeria becomes first country to rollout of new 5-in-1 meningitis vaccine
Nigeria has become the first country in the world to introduce a new, highly effective Read More …
Soil acidification and soil inorganic carbon
According to a new study, soil acidification in India might lead to loss of 3.3 Read More …