Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast

Source: This post is based on the article “‘Ayush Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal’ announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? Union Minister of Ayush has announced a number of major initiatives planned to boost the traditional medicinal practices in the northeastern states of… Continue reading Ayush Minister announces major plans for Boosting Ayush Initiatives in Northeast

WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month

Source: This post is based on the article “‘Thematic’ POSHAN Maah To Be Celebrated Across The Nation Throughout The Month Of September As Part Of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” published in PIB on 29th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Women and Child Development will celebrate the POSHAN Maah across the nation throughout… Continue reading WCD Ministry to celebrate POSHAN Maah across nation throughout next month

Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles

Source: This post is based on the article “Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles called the Bharat… Continue reading Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles “Bharat series (BH-series)” to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles

Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore

Source: This post is based on the article “Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore” published in Down to Earth on 27th August 2021. What is the News? Scientists are using new satellite technologies to find the reasons for the Milky Seas effect. About Milky Seas Effect: Milky seas… Continue reading Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow in the dark milky seas of maritime lore

Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’

Source: This post is based on the article “Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh dedicates to the Nation Indigeneously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’” published in PIB on 28th August 2021. What is the News? The Defence Minister has commissioned the Indian Coast Guard (ICG)’s offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vigraha. About ICGS Vigraha: Vigraha is… Continue reading Defence Minister dedicates to the Nation Indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Vigraha’

Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study

Source: This post is based on the article “Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study” published in The Hindu on 27th August 2021. What is the News? According to an expert study, Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan is constantly shrinking with degradation of soil and water quality. About Sambhar Lake: Sambhar Lake is India’s largest… Continue reading Sambhar Lake needs faster restoration, says expert study

BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment

Source: PIB  What is the News? BRICS countries have adopted the “New Delhi Statement” at the 7th meeting of the BRICS Environment Ministerial 2021. About New Delhi Statement on Environment: New Delhi Statement on Environment is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations. The… Continue reading BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment

Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit

Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology has launched the country’s first ‘Quantum Computer Simulator (QSim) Toolkit’.  About QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit: QSim is a first-of-its-kind toolkit that enables researchers and students to carry out research in Quantum Computing in a cost-effective manner. Built by: Indian… Continue reading Government launches QSim – Quantum Computer Simulator Toolkit

Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes

Source: The Hindu and PIB What is the News? Researchers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, have observed three supermassive black holes from three galaxies merging to form a triple active galactic nuclei. About the Research: Researchers were studying a pair of known galaxies — NGC7733 and NGC7734 — when they detected an unusual bright… Continue reading Indian astrophysicists spot rare merger of three jumbo black holes

BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations

Source: PIB (Article 1 and Article 2) What is the News? The Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has announced the operationalization of the BRICS Agricultural Research Platform. Note: The platform was established at the 11th meeting of BRICS Agriculture Ministers under the theme BRICS Partnership for Strengthening Agrobiodiversity for Food Security and Nutrition.… Continue reading BRICS-Agricultural Research Platform operationalized to strengthen cooperation in agricultural research & innovations

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