A new research has found that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, which protects against cervical cancer Read More …
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New study on HPV vaccine
Successful flight tests of smart anti-airfield weapon
Two flight tests of indigenously-developed smart anti-airfield weapon have been carried out jointly by Defence Read More …
Damon Galgut wins Booker Prize 2021
Damon Galgut-a South African writer, won the prestigious Booker Prize on November 3, 2021 for Read More …
Glasgow declaration on land and land-use
Representatives from 105 countries have signed the Glasgow declaration on land and land-use at the UNFCCC’s 26th Read More …
RBI issued revised Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on November 2, 2021 issued a revised PCA (Prompt Read More …
Education Minister launches Bhasha Sangam App
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on November 1, 2021 launched Bhasha Sangam initiative for schools, Bhasha Read More …
US and EU announce Global Methane Pledge
Nearly 90 countries have joined a U.S.- and EU-led effort “Global Methane Pledge” to slash Read More …
CSIR to start commercial cultivation of Sea Buckthorn in Ladakh
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is promoting sea buckthorn berry also known as Read More …
National Ayurveda Day 2021 Theme
The National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur on November 2, 2021 commemorated 6th National Ayurveda Day Read More …
Diversion of Marusudar River at Pakal Dul HE Project
Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy virtually inaugurated on November 1, 2021 the Diversion Read More …
Continuous Learning and Activity Portal (CLAP)
The 5th edition of Ganga Utsav began on November 1, 2021 virtually with much fun Read More …
PM Modi launches ‘Infrastructure for Resilient Island States’ (IRIS) initiative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 2, 2021 launched the ‘Infrastructure for the Resilient Island Read More …
Ministry of Rural Development launches Lakhpati SHG women
To bring a sharper focus on moving women to the higher economic order, the Ministry Read More …
UNEP launches International Methane Emissions Observatory
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) on October 31, 2021 launched the International Methane Emissions Read More …
India’s first mega-scale Maleic Anhydride Plant at Panipat
Indian Oil Corporation’s (IOC) Board has given its nod to set up India’s first mega-scale Read More …
Jal Shakti Ministry releases rescue guide for Ganges river dolphin
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has released a guide for the safe rescue and release Read More …
Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants
The Ministry of Power has released the “Revised Policy for Biomass Utilization for Power Generation Read More …
What is Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA)?
Xi Jinping-the President of China has announced to apply to join the Digital Economy Partnership Read More …
UNDP launches video campaign “Don’t choose extinction”
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has launched “Not to choose extinction” video campaign which Read More …
Public Affairs Index 2021
The Public Affairs Index 2021, conducted by the Bengaluru-based think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC), Read More …
What is Relay Cropping?
Relay cropping is a method of multiple cropping where one crop is seeded into standing Read More …
UNODC launches Data Disclosure Framework (DDF)
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Read More …
Tushil-Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class
The 7th Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class was launched on 28 Oct 2021 at Yantar Read More …
DRDO & IAF jointly flight test Long-Range Bomb successfully
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Air Force (IAF) team jointly flight tested Read More …
Samudrayan: India’s First and Unique Manned Ocean Mission
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh on October 29, 2021 Read More …