News: Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra has secured the first rank in the country for conducting awareness activities under the eighth National Nutrition Fortnight campaign. About the National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign It is a two-week intensive outreach campaign conducted in April to strengthen community mobilisation and reinforce key nutrition behaviours under POSHAN Abhiyaan. National Nutrition… Continue reading National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
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Shekha Bird Sanctuary
News: Recently, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a Ramsar site. About Shekha Bird Sanctuary Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater lake located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a perennial lake that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852. The… Continue reading Shekha Bird Sanctuary
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
News: India has emerged as the cradle of Jamun evolution, with evidence showing that the genus Syzygium originated around 80 million years ago and diversified early in the Indian region. About India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution Jamun is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum,… Continue reading India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
Trans-Arabian Pipeline
News: With Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on this chokepoint by expanding alternative infrastructure. About Trans-Arabian Pipeline Trans-Arabian Pipeline is a crude oil pipeline located in southwestern Asia. It is also called the Tapline. Operational from: It became operational in… Continue reading Trans-Arabian Pipeline
DSC A 23
News: DSC A 23, the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). About DSC A 23 DSC A 23 is the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. Launched on: It was launched on 19 Apr 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). Constructed by:… Continue reading DSC A 23
Apis Mellifera
News: Recently, a new set of protocols and scientific interventions has been developed in honey bee farming in Jammu and Kashmir, which allows beekeepers to rear colonies in sub-zero temperatures. About Apis Mellifera The western honeybee, also known as the European honeybee, is one of several species in the genus Apis. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Apis Mellifera
Sholayar Dam
News: An elderly woman was found dead and partially consumed, allegedly by a leopard, near her residence at Sholayar Nagar in the Sholayar Dam. About Sholayar Dam Location: The Sholayar Dam is situated near Valparai in Tamil Nadu. It is a masonry gravity dam built across the Sholayar River, which forms part of the Chalakudy… Continue reading Sholayar Dam
Potato Cultivation in India
News: Farmers’ organisations claim that the Centre’s potato procurement price is only about half of the actual input cost. About Potato Cultivation in India It is a root vegetable plant native to America and domesticated in Peru about 6000 years ago. In India, it was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and since… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
Designer Rice
News: Scientists at CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Kerala, have developed designer rice. About Designer Rice Designer rice is a type of “functional food,” intentionally modified to meet specific health and nutritional needs. Developed by: This rice has been developed by CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in… Continue reading Designer Rice
