News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country. About BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme Full form: Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA – Rasayan Scheme Aim: The scheme is devised for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across… Continue reading BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
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PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
News: The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. About PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR… Continue reading PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
Subramania Siva
News: Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. About Subramania Siva Birth: He was born on 4 October 1884 in Wattalakundi, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Hw is also known as Sivam and Siva. He was honoured as ‘Veeramurasu’. He fought for freedom by combining politics and spirituality.… Continue reading Subramania Siva
Conocarpus Trees
News: The Karnataka High Court directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to consider a PIL seeking the removal of Conocarpus trees across Bengaluru. About Conocarpus Trees Conocarpus tree is a genus of trees that was introduced to India from Gulf countries for urban landscaping and greening purposes. Species:There are two species of Conocarpus trees found in India… Continue reading Conocarpus Trees
Bardia National Park
News: A young boy died in a mugger crocodile attack in Bahraich, highlighting the wildlife-rich Terai landscape connected with Bardia National Park. About Bardia National Park Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal’s Terai, established in 1988. Location: The park is located in Bardiya District of Nepal’s Terai. Major… Continue reading Bardia National Park
Salal Hydroelectric Project
News: Authorities opened all gates of the Salal Dam after heavy rainfall sharply increased water inflow into the Chenab River and reservoir. About Salal Hydroelectric Project Location: The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Timeline: The project planning started in the 1960s, construction began in 1970, and commercial… Continue reading Salal Hydroelectric Project
Paraquat Dichloride
News: The Union government has issued a draft notification proposing a complete ban on the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale and use of paraquat dichloride. About Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat is also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen. It is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used… Continue reading Paraquat Dichloride
Banganapalle Mangoes
News: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully facilitated the first commercial sea shipment of premium Banganapalle mangoes from India to Singapore. About Banganapalle Mangoes Banganapalle Mangoes are a famous variety of mango primarily cultivated in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is also grown in the other… Continue reading Banganapalle Mangoes
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
News: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI), Government of India, has extended timelines for global tender under REPM scheme as a response to demand for same by multiple stakeholders. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
BHARATI Initiative
News: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has successfully concluded first cohort of BHARATI Initiative. About BHARATI Initiative BHARATI stands for – Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. Launched by: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under Ministry of Commerce & Industry Aim: This initiative aims… Continue reading BHARATI Initiative
