Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Nebra Sky Disc?3 When was it discovered?4 What is the significance of Nebra Sky Disc? What is the News? The British Museum in London will display an ancient object called the Nebra Sky Disc, which is thought to be the world’s oldest concrete depiction of stars. What… Continue reading Nebra Sky Disc: The oldest map of stars that will be displayed at British Museum
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Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Abhidhamma Day?3 What is the story behind Abhidhamma Day?4 What is special about the event at Kushinagar? What is the News? The Prime Minister will visit Kushinagar in Uttar Pradesh to inaugurate an international airport and attend an event marking Abhidhamma Day at Mahaparinirvana Temple. What is Abhidhamma… Continue reading Prime Minister to attend Abhidhamma Day programme at Kushinagar, organised on occasion of inauguration of Kushinagar International Airport
Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Bio-Economy?3 Bio-Economy and India4 What are the government initiatives to boost Bio-Economy?4.1 Biotech KISAN4.2 About Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development(IBSD) What is the News? During a visit to the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD), the Union Minister for Science & Technology has said that… Continue reading Union Minister says North East to be developed as India’s Bio-Economic Hub
Union Minister launches Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched a Decision Support System(DSS) that extends the ability of the existing Air Quality Early Warning System (AQEWS) to have decision-making capability for air quality management in Delhi-NCR. Background In 2018-19, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology(IITM) had launched an ‘Air Quality Early Warning System’ (AQEWS) to… Continue reading Union Minister launches Air Quality Early Warning System to coincide with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava
Union Ayush Minister inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
What is the News? Union Minister of AYUSH has inaugurated Ayush Van. What is Ayush Van? Ayush Van is a dedicated forest for Ayurvedic plants. It is located at the Deendayal Port Trust (DPT) in Kutch, Gujarat. The Ayush Van was set up in 30 acres of land allotted by DPT in a green-belt area… Continue reading Union Ayush Minister inaugurates ‘Ayush Van’ in Gandhidham
Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
What is the News? The Union Commerce and Industry Minister has inaugurated a 250 mm seer water supply scheme in Kashmir. He also visited the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir. About Seer Water Supply Scheme The scheme aims to benefit around 10000 people in Kashmir and will be completed under the ambit of Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 250mm Seer Water supply scheme in Kashmir and visited Martand Sun Temple
Explained: What is Allium negianum?
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Allium?3 What about Allium in India?4 Where is the newly discovered Allium negianum found? What is the News? A team of researchers has discovered a new species of the genus Allium named “Allium negianum” from the Uttarakhand Himalayan region of India. What is Allium? Allium is one of… Continue reading Explained: What is Allium negianum?
India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021
Source: This post is based on the article “India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021” published in The Hindu on 17th October 2021. What is the News? According to the data from China’s General Administration of Customs(GAC), India’s trade with China is set to cross the $100 billion mark for the… Continue reading India’s trade with China set to exceed $100 billion in 2021
J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Source: This post is based on the article “J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC” published in India Today on 19th October 2021. What is the News? The Central Information Commission(CIC) has observed in an order that the disclosure of Bucher papers is in the National Interest. However, the commission… Continue reading J&K Accession files: Disclosure of Bucher papers in ‘national interest’, observes CIC
Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?
What is the News? According to a study published in the journal Earth’s Future, if carbon emissions continue at current levels, then by 2100 Arctic sea ice may disappear during the summer, which could drive polar bears and other ice-dependent species to extinction. What is the importance of Arctic Ice? In winter, most of the… Continue reading Arctic melt: will polar bears vanish by 2100?
