Project Tiger: India’s Conservation Success Story India has always been known for its diverse wildlife, and Project Tiger is a significant step towards preserving the country’s national animal. The project was launched in 1973 by the Government of India to conserve tigers, their habitats, and other wildlife. Since then, the project has been successful in…
Bharat Biotech, an Indian biotechnology company, has won the “Best Covid-19 Vaccine” award at the World Vaccine Congress. The company received the award for its vaccine, Covaxin, which has been developed in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Virology (NIV). Covaxin is an inactivated vaccine, which means…
RBI to Launch Centralised Portal PRAVAH for Licencing Approval Applications The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to launch a centralised portal called PRAVAH for all licencing and approval-related applications. The new portal is expected to simplify and streamline the entire process of applying for licences and approvals from the RBI. This move is…
Indian Space Policy 2023: Union Govt. Approves Indian Space Policy 2023 to Enhance Role of Department of Space The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is a renowned space agency, headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The Department of Space (DoS) is responsible for formulating and implementing space policies in India. The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister…
The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has recently declared the final result of the Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services Examination, commonly known as the UPPSC PCS 2022. The exam was conducted to fill up 487 vacancies in various posts, including Deputy Collector, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Block Development Officer, Assistant Regional Transport Officer, and many…
Indian Govt. Forms Committee to Enhance Pension Benefits The Indian government has recently formed a committee to examine ways to enhance pension benefits for central government employees. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary, Department of Pensions and Pensioners Welfare, and will include representatives from various ministries and departments. The move is aimed at…
Chinese Company Space Pioneer Successfully Launches Tianlong-2 Rocket into Orbit Space Pioneer, a private Chinese company, has successfully launched its Tianlong-2 (Dragon-2) rocket into orbit. The rocket, which was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China’s Gansu province, is a major milestone for the country’s burgeoning private space industry. The Tianlong-2 rocket…
World Health Day 2023: World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7. World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to mark the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). The theme for World Health Day 2023 is “Health for All”, which aims to raise awareness and mobilize action towards achieving universal health…
Jharkhand’s Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, Jagarnath Mahto, passed away on 6th April 2023 due to a heart attack. He was 52 years old. Mahto was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Ranchi, the capital city of Jharkhand, but unfortunately, he could not survive. Jagarnath Mahto was elected as the MLA from Dumri constituency…
Indian American physician Dr. Nitya Abraham has been honoured with the “Young Urologist Award of the Year”. She was recognized for her outstanding contributions in the field of urology, particularly in pediatric urology. Dr. Abraham is a renowned urologist who has made significant advancements in the field. She has specialized in pediatric urology and has…
