For the first time, members of the Shompen on 19th April 2024 took part in Read More …
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Shompen tribe cast their vote for the first time
Aadharshila: National Curriculum for Early Childhood Care and Education 2024
The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has released the National Curriculum for Read More …
US backs G-4 for permanent seat at UNSC
US ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said that the United Nations Security Council Read More …
India delivers first batch of BrahMos to Philippines
India delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Philippines on April 19. Read More …
Mount Ruang volcano eruption
Indonesia witnessed a series of eruptions from Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano located in North Sulawesi Read More …
Srinagar vies for global craft city tag
The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before Read More …
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 …