Source: PIB What is the News? The Union Minister addressed the inaugural ceremony of the Joint Scientific Assembly of International Association of Geomagnetism and Aeronomy (IAGA) – International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth’s Interior (IASPEI). About the Joint Assembly: The IAGA-IASPEI have come together to hold a joint assembly in 2021. The… Continue reading India to Add 35 More Earthquake Observatories by End of This Year and 100 More by Year 2026: Govt
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NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Source: PIB What is the News? The National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) Ltd has commissioned the largest floating solar PV project in Andhra Pradesh. About the Largest Floating Solar PV Project: The largest Floating Solar PV Project of 25MW is located on the reservoir of Simhadri thermal station in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. This is the… Continue reading NTPC commissions largest Floating Solar PV Project in the country
Exercise Konkan-2021
Source: PIB What is the News? Exercise Konkan-2021 was held between India and the UK in the English Channel. Note: The English Channel is also called simply the Channel is an arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France. It also links to the southern part of the North Sea by… Continue reading Exercise Konkan-2021
High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle
Source: The Hindu What is the News? The Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS), a Union government initiative for skill development in rural areas, has brought high-speed internet to some of the remotest tribal hamlets deep inside the Nilambur jungle in Kerala. About Jan Shikshan Sansthan(JSS) Scheme: The Scheme of Jan Shikshan Sansthan (JSS) was formerly known… Continue reading High-speed Net comes to a deep jungle
387 ‘Moplah martyrs’ to be removed from dictionary
Source: The Hindu What is the News? A three-member panel has recommended the removal of Malabar Rebellion leaders Variamkunnath Kunhamed Haji, Ali Musaliar and 387 other ‘Moplah martyrs’ from the Dictionary of Martyrs of India’s Freedom Struggle. Click Here to Read about Malabar Rebellion What is the issue? The Government of India had set up… Continue reading 387 ‘Moplah martyrs’ to be removed from dictionary
Odisha CM Launches Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
Source: Outlook What is the News? The Odisha Chief Minister has launched the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme. About Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme: Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) smart card scheme is a new version of the Biju Swasthya Kalyan Scheme that was first launched in 2018. The scheme… Continue reading Odisha CM Launches Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana
A Five-Year Plan To Restore About 1.4k Acres Of Aravalis
Source: Times of India What is the news? The Forest department is planning a conservation programme to restore the natural habitat of Gurugram Aravalis. Around 1400 acres of forest land between Gaurangpur and Gairatpur Bas will be restored over five years. What will be done under the 5-year project? Assessment study- An assessment of local… Continue reading A Five-Year Plan To Restore About 1.4k Acres Of Aravalis
Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Source: Indian Express What is the News? Recently, an RSS leader has claimed that the Moplah rebellion, also known as the Mappila riots of 1921 was one of the first manifestations of the Taliban mindset in India. About Moplah Rebellion: Malabar Rebellion (also called the Mappila or Moplah Rebellion by the British) was an armed… Continue reading Moplah rebellion a manifestation of Talibani mindset: RSS leader
Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Source: PIB What is the News? Geological Survey of India (GSI) has decided to upgrade its mobile application to add new features as part of its efforts to create more awareness about its activities among the public. About GSI App: GSI Mobile app was launched in 2020. The app is divided into various sections where… Continue reading Geological Survey of India Mobile App
Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
Source: PIB What is the News? The Government of India has constituted a committee on the occasion of National Handloom Day for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years. About the Committee for the Handloom Sector: Headed by: Sh. Sunil Sethi, Chairman, Fashion Design Council of India… Continue reading Government Constitutes a Committee for doubling the production and quadrupling the exports of handlooms in a span of 3 years
