What is the News? India’s first In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) calf of Banni breed of buffaloes was born at a farmer’s house in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat. What are Banni Buffaloes? Banni buffaloes are also known as “Kutchi” or “Kundi”. It is a breed of buffalo found primarily in the Kutch district of Gujarat. This… Continue reading India’s First Banni Buffalo IVF Calf Born
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Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
What is the News? India as the current BRICS Chair convened the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers meeting.The meeting was presided by India’s Minister of State for Communications. What are the key highlights of the 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers? Firstly, the ministers supported the advancement in work of the BRICS Partnership on… Continue reading Minister of State for Communications chairs 7th Meeting of BRICS Communications Ministers
India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
What is the News? India along with Australia, the UK and small island developing states(SIDS) will be launching a new initiative named “IRIS (Infrastructure for Resilient Island States)” on the sidelines of the upcoming Conference of Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, UK. What is the Infrastructure for Resilient Island States(IRIS) Initiative? The IRIS initiative is aimed… Continue reading India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26
152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
What is the News? As part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, a total of 152 Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery (SAKSHAM) Centres have been launched under Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) of the Ministry of Rural Development. What are SAKSHAM Centres? SAKSHAM Centres are also known as Centre for Financial… Continue reading 152 SAKSHAM Centres (Centre for Financial Literacy & Service Delivery) launched in a week as part of Amrit Mahotsav
G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data
What is the News? The Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed on a joint set of principles to govern cross-border data use and digital trade. What is Digital Trade? Digital trade is broadly defined as trade in goods and services that is either enabled or delivered digitally, encompassing activities from the distribution of films… Continue reading G7 countries reach breakthrough on digital trade and data
Punjab uses tech against illicit brewing
What is the News? Earlier, Punjab’s Excise Department has launched Operation Red Rose to curb illicit liquor trading and excise-related crimes. The operation is bearing fruitful results. What is Operation Red Rose? Operation Red Rose was launched to ensure that there should not be illicit or illegal movement of liquor in Punjab. As part of… Continue reading Punjab uses tech against illicit brewing
Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
What is the News? According to former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) must expedite the floating of the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or should collaborate with other nations for an international digital currency. Must read: Introducing National Digital Currency in India – Explained, Pointwise What are Former Finance… Continue reading Introduce a digital currency soon, says Garg
Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
What is the News? Department of Zoology of Dera Natung Government College of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has discovered three new species of fish of genus Aborichthys of family Nemachelidae. What are these three fish species named? The three fish species discovered have been named as Aborichthys uniobarensis, Aborichthys barapensis and Aborichthys palinensis. These fish… Continue reading Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
What is the News? Scientists from two organisations studied how fruiting plants and hornbills influenced each other’s distribution in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Hornbills and their importance Hornbills are of prime importance since they have a symbiotic relationship with several canopy trees in tropical forests. They are attracted to such trees for food and in… Continue reading Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. Aim: To derive mutual benefits from each other’s experiences and also showcase the continuing cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
