Varman Therapy

News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously.  About Varman Therapy  It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions.  Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy

Himalayan Birch Tree

News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees.  About Himalayan Birch Tree  It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region.  Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree

IRIS2 Space Programme

News: The European Union has launched an ambitious Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) space programme, its third major space infrastructure project, to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. About IRIS2 It is the European Union’s third flagship satellite programme, after Galileo Navigation System and Copernicus. Galileo is a civilian satellite navigation system while… Continue reading IRIS2 Space Programme

Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems

News: All 17,130 police stations across the country have been successfully connected through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems.  About Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems  It is a centralised and integrated online platform to file First Information Report (FIR), chargesheets and investigation reports.  It was launched in 2009 with an outlay… Continue reading Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems

Joint Parliamentary Committee

News: The bills on “One Nation, One Election” have been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultation.  About Joint Parliamentary Committee  JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed by both Houses of Parliament for examining a specific subject or Bill in detail.  JPC is formed after one House of Parliament has passed a… Continue reading Joint Parliamentary Committee

Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

News: The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project.  About Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum  The museum was first announced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023.  It will redefine the… Continue reading Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum

National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions

Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)

News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)

Hydrothermal Vent

News: Indian oceanographers have reached a significant milestone by capturing an image of an active hydrothermal vent situated 4,500 meters beneath the surface of the Indian Ocean. About Hydrothermal Vent Hydrothermal vents are underwater springs that form in tectonically active areas where seawater interacts with magma below the ocean floor. Location– Ridges, For ex. Central… Continue reading Hydrothermal Vent

Key Facts about Moldova

News: The Republic of Moldova, a country in Eastern Europe, recently opened its embassy in New Delhi. About Key Facts about Moldova Capital– Chisinau It is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. It is bordered by Romania to the west and Ukraine to the north, east, and south. It is situated in the northeastern corner… Continue reading Key Facts about Moldova

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