News: A self-help group (SHG) from a small village in Kundgol taluk of Dharwad district has bagged the ‘Equator Initiative Award’ given by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). About UNDP Equator Initiative Award Organized by: The Equator Prize is organized by the Equator Initiative within the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Purpose: It is… Continue reading UNDP Equator Initiative Award
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Perito Moreno Glacier
News: The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is in the spotlight as it faces rapid disintegration due to rising global temperatures, raising fresh concerns over climate change and its impact on major freshwater reserves. About Perito Moreno Glacier The Perito Moreno Glacier, also known as the ‘White Giant’, is located near the city of El… Continue reading Perito Moreno Glacier
National Anubhav Awards
News: The National Anubhav Awards, 2025 mark a decade of achievements since the inception of the Anubhav portal in 2015. About National Anubhav Awards: Launch & Vision: Initiated by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to document India’s administrative history through memoirs of retired employees. Eligibility: Employees retiring in the next 8 months… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards
SHRESTH – State Health Regulatory Excellence Index
News– The Union Health Secretary recently launched the State Health Regulatory Excellence Index (SHRESTH) through a virtual event. About State Health Regulatory Excellence Index It is a a first-of-its-kind national initiative to benchmark and strengthen state drug regulatory systems through a transparent, data-driven framework. The initiative, proposed by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO)… Continue reading SHRESTH – State Health Regulatory Excellence Index
India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank
News: Union Minister of State for Science & Technology has inaugurated the nation’s first ‘Animal Stem Cell Biobank’. About India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank It is a state-of-the-art facility that will store and preserve high-quality stem cells from various animal species. Setup at: The facility is set-up at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology… Continue reading India’s First Animal Stem Cell Biobank
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
News: An event was held on occasion of completion of 5 years of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA), by Department of Social Justice & Empowerment on 8th August 2025. About Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) It is a nationwide campaign addressing substance abuse through prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation. Aim: It aims to foster a healthy,… Continue reading Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA)
100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to the revolutionaries of Kakori incident on its 100th anniversary. 100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action The Kakori Train Action took place on August 9th, 1925. Incident: On 9th August, the revolutionaries of Hindustan Republican Association (HRA) stopped the Number 8 down train near Kakori (in Uttar… Continue reading 100th Anniversary of the Kakori Train Action
United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
News: The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened on 5 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. About United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) This is a high-level event is convened once every ten years to address the specific challenges faced by 32 landlocked developing nations. The conference brought together world… Continue reading United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
Dengue
News: A new study published identified envelope dimer epitope (EDE)-like antibodies as a key determinant of broad, cross-serotype immunity against dengue virus (DENV). About Dengue Dengue is a vector borne disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The dengue virus (DEN) comprises… Continue reading Dengue
Key Facts about Nauru
News: The remote Pacific nation Nauru is selling passports to fund climate action has approved but received just six applicants since early this year. Key Facts about Nauru Location: It is a tiny island located in north-east of Australia, 42 km south of the equator. It lies within the Micronesia sub-region of Oceania, with its… Continue reading Key Facts about Nauru
