News: Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav urged global recognition of Sowa-Rigpa as an evidence-based system and preservation of ancient Bhoti manuscripts documenting its knowledge. About Sowa-Rigpa About: Sowa-Rigpa is a system of medicine which is one of the oldest medical traditions across the world. It is also known as the Amchi System of medicine and Tibetan… Continue reading Sowa-Rigpa and Bhoti-Language Manuscripts
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GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet recently approved the GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. About GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) National Circular Bioenergy Scheme will establish Compressed Biogas as a major pillar of India’s future energy mix. It was originally launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in 2018 as an… Continue reading GOBARdhan National Circular Bioenergy Scheme
Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
News: The Centre has launched a Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP), outlining measures across Northeast India. About Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) India has launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, Objective: It has been launched outlining measures to protect habitats, improve scientific monitoring and… Continue reading Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
Key Facts About Uzbekistan
News: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during a recent high-level talks. Key Facts About Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is also one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world… Continue reading Key Facts About Uzbekistan
Arjuna Award
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year’s Arjuna Award. About Arjuna Awards Arjuna Awards are one of the six categories of the National Sports Awards. It is given to sportspersons to recognize their outstanding… Continue reading Arjuna Award
Kharchi Puja
News: Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state’s largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals. About Kharchi Puja It is week- long, annual Puja held at old Agartala in Tripura. It is also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’. The word ‘Kharchi’ is derived from two Tripuri words –… Continue reading Kharchi Puja
Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag
News: Seventy-nine years ago on July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the design of India’s National Flag. About Journey of the Tiranga/ India’s National Flag The National Flag embodies the sacrifices of the freedom movement and the ideals of the Republic. Evolution During the Freedom Movement: 1904: Sister Nivedita designed one of the earliest… Continue reading Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag
Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology
News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi commissioned the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network. About Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology Commissioned at: It has been commissioned at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru. Developed… Continue reading Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology
Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
News: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake have begun overflowing after heavy rain in Mumbai. About Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake Location: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. They are Mumbai’s smallest potable water-supplying lakes. About Tulsi Lake: It is Mumbai’s smallest man-made reservoir. It is located within the Sanjay Gandhi National… Continue reading Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
