Author: Sumit Garg

World Food Programme (WFP)

News: India launched a new collaborative initiative with the support of the UN World Food Programme to strengthen Rice Fortification and Supply Chain Management in Nepal. About World Food Programme (WFP) It is an international organization within the United Nations (UN) that provides food assistance worldwide. Aim: It aims to eradicate hunger and malnutrition. It… Continue reading World Food Programme (WFP)

Flash Floods and Cloudbursts

News: A cloudburst led to flash floods in the high altitude villages of Uttarkashi, killing four people, leaving at least 60 people missing. About Flash Floods and Cloudbursts A flash flood occurs when an overwhelming quantity of water rushes into an area over a very short time – often within minutes or hours of intense… Continue reading Flash Floods and Cloudbursts

Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site

News: India has submitted this year a dossier titled ‘Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath’ to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre for the 2025-26 nomination cycle. About Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site Location: It is a sacred city located in north-east of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganges and the Varuna rivers in Uttar Pradesh, India.… Continue reading Sarnath – Ancient Buddhist Site

Ayurveda Aahara

News: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in consultation with the Ministry of Ayush, have released a definitive list of Ayurvedic food preparations under the category of “Ayurveda Aahara.” About Ayurveda Aahara Ayurveda Aahara refers to food products developed in line with the holistic dietary principles of Ayurveda, one of the world’s… Continue reading Ayurveda Aahara

Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR)

News: With growing volumes of lithium batteries waste in country, there is a need to re-analyze the Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR). About Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR) There is a growing volume of battery waste in India, with lithium batteries alone accounting for 7,00,000 of the 1.6 million metric tonnes of e-waste generated in… Continue reading Battery Waste Management Rules (BWMR)

HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh

News: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has formally kicked off its first high-altitude analogue mission, Human Outer Planetary Exploration (HOPE), in the Tso Kar valley in Ladakh. About HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh It is ISRO’s first full-scale analogue simulation mission. Full name: HOPE is short form of – Human Outer Planetary… Continue reading HOPE Analog Mission in Tso Kar Valley, Ladakh

Mahanadi River

News: After a prolonged legal battle over sharing Mahanadi river water in a designated tribunal, Odisha and Chhattisgarh have now expressed willingness to resolve the dispute amicably between themselves. About Mahanadi River The Mahanadi (literally meaning big river) is an important river of the Peninsular India. Source: It has its source in the northern foothills… Continue reading Mahanadi River

Rhisotope Project

News: A South African university launched an anti-poaching campaign with a unique approach – injecting radioactive isotopes into rhino horns. About Rhisotope Project It is a pioneering conservation initiative begun in South Africa in 2021, aiming to combat rhino poaching by injecting safe, traceable amounts of radioactive isotopes into live rhinoceros horns. Launched by: University… Continue reading Rhisotope Project

71st National Film Awards of 2023

News: The winners of the 71st National Film Awards for the year 2023 were announced by the respective juries. About 71st National Film Awards of 2023 These Awards recognized excellence across various categories in feature films, non-feature films, and writing on cinema. Awarded by: National Film Development Corporation of India under the Ministry of Information… Continue reading 71st National Film Awards of 2023

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