Border Area Development Programme : Government Approves Rs 4,800 Crore Scheme for Holistic Development of Border Villages The Indian government has recently approved a scheme worth Rs 4,800 crore for the holistic development of border villages. This scheme aims to address the developmental gaps in the border areas of the country and ensure that the…
Forex Reserves : Forex Reserves Decline by $8.31 bn to $566.94 bn India’s foreign exchange reserves declined by $8.31 billion to $566.94 billion in the week ended April 9, 2021, mainly due to a fall in foreign currency assets (FCA), as per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) weekly statistical supplement data. The FCA, which…
World Pangolin Day : World Pangolin Day 2023 Observed on February 18th Pangolins are the only mammals that are entirely covered with scales, and there are eight species of pangolins in the world, four in Asia and four in Africa. Pangolins, often referred to as scaly anteaters, are hunted and traded in large numbers for…
Cloud-built demonstration satellite : World’s First Cloud-built Demonstration Satellite Launched, Janus-1 Successfully The world’s first cloud-built demonstration satellite, Janus-1, has been successfully launched from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula by the US aerospace manufacturer Rocket Lab. The satellite was launched as part of Rocket Lab’s Educational Programme, which enables students to gain hands-on experience in space…
MPassport Police app : mPassport Police App Police Verification for Passport in Just 5 Days The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched a mobile application called “mPassport Police App” to speed up the police verification process for passport issuance. With this app, the police verification process that used to take up to 4-6 weeks…
VayuLink communication system : IAF develops VayuLink platform for steady jammer-proof communication The Indian Air Force (IAF) has developed an indigenous communication system called ‘VayuLink’ that enables secure and steady communication between aircraft and ground stations. The system can operate in a jammer-proof mode which makes it all the more significant. The system has been…
Frozen lake marathon India : Ladakh to Host India’s First Frozen Lake Marathon at Pangong Tso Ladakh, the land of high passes, is set to host India’s first-ever frozen lake marathon at the picturesque Pangong Tso lake. The marathon, which is expected to attract runners from all over the country, is scheduled to be held…
Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar : Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019-2020 and 2021 Presented to 102 Artists The Ministry of Culture, Government of India, recently presented the prestigious Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar 2019-2020 and 2021 to 102 young artists in the field of music, dance, theatre, traditional and folk arts, and literature. The…
Indian beetle species : Omorgus Khandesh A Newly Discovered Indian Beetle by Zootaxa A newly discovered species of beetle named Omorgus Khandesh has been identified in India by the Zootaxa research team. This beetle was found in the Khandesh region of Maharashtra, India, and belongs to the family Trogidae, which is commonly known as skin…
Tulsidas Balaram : Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passes away at 86 Indian football legend Tulsidas Balaram passed away on 16th feb 2023 at the age of 86. He was a striker and one of the most prominent players of the Indian football team in the 1950s and 1960s. He was a part of the…
