News: ISRO and the Swedish National Space Agency signed an MoU for Sweden’s role in Shukrayaan mission during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sweden visit. About Shukrayaan mission Shukrayaan mission is India’s first dedicated mission to Venus and one of ISRO’s most complex planetary exploration projects. Launched by: It will be launched by Indian Space Research… Continue reading Shukrayaan mission
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JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
News: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. About JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard About JEEVAN App “JEEVAN” stands for Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network. It… Continue reading JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
Key Facts about Cyprus
News: India and Cyprus elevated its relationship to a strategic partnership with a focus on defence, maritime security, cyber security and connectivity. Key Facts about Cyprus Location: Cyprus is an island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, located about 65 km south of Turkey and 100 km west of Syria. It is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean, after… Continue reading Key Facts about Cyprus
Rupa Tarakasi
News: Recent restrictions on silver imports and rising silver prices have severely affected the livelihood of Rupa Tarakasi artisans in Cuttack. About Rupa Tarakasi Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite and centuries-old silver filigree crafts practised in the Cuttack, the silver city of Odisha. Origin: The art form has a rich history, dating… Continue reading Rupa Tarakasi
Excelsa Coffee
News: Rising climate stress on Arabica and Robusta coffee has increased attention towards climate-resilient coffee species like Excelsa. About Excelsa Coffee Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei): It is a lesser-known coffee species gaining importance for climate resilience and unique flavour. Native to: It is native to parts of Tropical and West Africa as well… Continue reading Excelsa Coffee
Key facts about Netherlands
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-country tour. Key facts about Netherlands Location: The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. It is also known as Holland. It is geographically positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Boundary nations: The Netherlands is bordered by… Continue reading Key facts about Netherlands
Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
News: The Judges Inquiry Committee submitted its report on allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. About Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968 explains the procedure for the removal of judges from office through parliamentary process. Constitutional Backing: The Constitution provides that a judge can be removed only by an… Continue reading Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968
FAO Agricola Medal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal
UMMID Initiative
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID Network to the nation at New Delhi. About UMMID Initiative UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders. Initiated by: It is a national initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology to tackle inherited genetic disorders. Launch year: It was launched in 2019.… Continue reading UMMID Initiative
Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a second habitat for Asiatic lions to reduce extinction risk from Gir Forest concentration. About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Barda Hills near the coastal city of Porbandar in the Saurashtra region in Gujarat. Area: The sanctuary spreads across 192.31 sq. km. Terrain: The… Continue reading Barda Wildlife Sanctuary
