Pocket-Friendly Device to Detect Adulteration in Milk: Milk Adulteration Detection Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a pocket-friendly device that can detect adulteration in milk. The device can accurately determine whether the milk sample is adulterated with substances such as water, starch, glucose, and urea. The device is small and…
Conservation Plan for Great Indian Bustards India is home to a variety of wildlife, including the Great Indian Bustard, a critically endangered bird species. The Great Indian Bustard is one of the largest flying birds in the world, but its population has decreased significantly over the past few decades due to various reasons, such as…
The latest Passport Index points have been released for the year 2023 and India ranks at the 144th spot. The Passport Index is an online tool that provides a global ranking of countries based on the strength of their passports. The rankings are determined by the number of destinations a passport holder can access without…
Naveen Jindal, the Chairman of Jindal Steel & Power Limited (JSPL), has been honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the University of Texas at Dallas for his contribution to philanthropy, education, and business. The award was presented to him during the university’s annual gala event held in Dallas, Texas. Jindal is an alumnus of…
International Day of Zero Waste 2023: Understanding the Importance of Sustainable Waste Management On 30th March 2023, the world observed International Day of Zero Waste, which highlights the significance of sustainable waste management. This day aims to raise awareness about the harmful effects of uncontrolled waste generation on the environment, public health, and the economy,…
Government of India Launched National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) for Prevention and Control of Rabies The Indian government has launched a new program aimed at preventing and controlling rabies in the country. The National Rabies Control Program (NRCP) will be implemented by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in collaboration with the Ministry of…
Saudi Arabia Becomes Shanghai Cooperation Organization Dialogue Partner Saudi Arabia has become the latest country to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) as a dialogue partner at the organization’s 18th summit held in Qingdao, China. The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and military organization which was founded in 2001 in Shanghai by the leaders…
NGO from Assam honoured with Children’s Champion Award The Centre for Child Rights (CCR), a non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Assam, has been honored with the prestigious ‘Children’s Champion Award’ by the Global March Against Child Labour (GMACL) for its outstanding contribution to the welfare and protection of children. The award ceremony was held virtually…
Axis Bank Launches MicroPay Based on PIN on Mobile Technology for Digital Payments Axis Bank, one of India’s leading private sector banks, has launched a new digital payment service called MicroPay. The new payment service is based on PIN on Mobile technology, which allows customers to make secure payments without the need for a physical…
Kashmir’s Aliya Mir honoured with Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 Aliya Mir, a wildlife conservationist from Kashmir, has been honoured with the prestigious Wildlife Conservation Award 2023 for her efforts towards the conservation of the Himalayan brown bear. The award was presented to her during the Wildlife Conservation Day event held in New Delhi on 2nd…
