News: Taliban change tune towards heritage sites, including pre-Islamic relics, in Afghanistan. About Bamiyan Buddhas The Buddhas of Bamiyan were two monumental size statues, standing at 115 and 174 feet tall, carved into the sandstone cliffs of the Bamiyan valley in Hazarajat region of central Afghanistan. The larger of the two statues, represented the Buddha… Continue reading Bamiyan Buddhas
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Nitrogen
News: Nitrous oxide is the third most abundant of the greenhouse gases; it accentuates the greenhouse effect in the same way as carbon dioxide does by capturing re-radiated infrared radiation from the Earth’s surface and warming the troposphere. Nitrogen. About Nitrogen It is the fifth-most abundant gas in the universe and the most pervasive on… Continue reading Nitrogen
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
News: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has achieved a historic milestone in the financial year 2024-25, recording a turnover of Rs 1.70 lakh crore during the period. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). About Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) It is a statutory body established under Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act,… Continue reading Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
Key Facts about Vatican City
News: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City State, will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Vatican City. Key Facts about Vatican City It is the smallest sovereign country in the world, covering about 44 hectares (110 acres). It is landlocked within Rome, Italy, and became… Continue reading Key Facts about Vatican City
Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Exercise Desert Flag
News: A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. About Exercise Desert Flag-10 Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force. Participating contingents: The Air Forces from of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag
Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
India’s First Seed Germination Database
News: India is developing its first-ever seed germination database to help farmers, scientists, and foresters select the right species for climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. India’s First Seed Germination Database. About India’s First Seed Germination Database It is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. Launched by:… Continue reading India’s First Seed Germination Database
