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Gaganyaan  mission
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Gaganyaan mission

Science & Tech 03/03/24 18:15 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicised the final shortlist of candidates to be astronauts on board the maiden human spaceflight mission — called Gaganyaan.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi &ld Read More...

2022 Status of Leopards in India
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2022 Status of Leopards in India

Science & Tech 03/03/24 18:05 PM IST
by Mahesh

'There are an estimated 13,874 leopards in India, up from 12,852 in 2018, according to the ‘Status of Leopards in India, 2022’ report.' In Odisha the number of leopards dropped from 760 Read More...

National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)
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National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC)

Science & Tech 02/03/24 13:08 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the National Urban Co-operative Finance and Development Corporation Limited (NUCFDC), the Umbrella organisation for the Urban Cooperative Banks Read More...

Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Project ODISERV
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Shri Dharmendra Pradhan launches Project ODISERV

Science & Tech 02/03/24 13:00 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship,launched Project ODISERV in Sambalpur to prepare young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial servi Read More...

On cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections
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On cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections

Science & Tech 02/03/24 12:22 PM IST
by Mahesh

'The Rajya Sabha elections in the States of Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka witnessed cross-voting by MLAs belonging to different parties.' This has once again raised concerns about t Read More...

Bengaluru bomb blast
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Bengaluru bomb blast

Science & Tech 02/03/24 12:14 PM IST
by Mahesh

'At least nine people were injured after an explosion at the bustling Rameshwaram Cafe in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area recently, possibly by an improvised explosive device (IED).' Each IED c Read More...

International Waste Pickers Day
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International Waste Pickers Day

Science & Tech 01/03/24 09:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'On March 1, International Waste Pickers Day, waste pickers across the world will pay homage to fellow pickers who were murdered in Colombia in 1992.' The world of the informal waste picker — Read More...

Leopard numbers show 8% rise from 2018 to 2022
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Leopard numbers show 8% rise from 2018 to 2022

Science & Tech 01/03/24 09:02 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the significant increase in India’s leopard population. India’s estimated leopard population rose from 12,852 in 2018 to 13,874 in 2022.' Madhya P Read More...

International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
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International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)

Science & Tech 01/03/24 08:54 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Cabinet approved the creation of the IBCA, with its headquarters in India, to establish a global network for conserving tigers and other big cats.' The government also approved a one-time budg Read More...

Cabinet approves ₹75,000-crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme
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Cabinet approves ₹75,000-crore ‘free electricity’ solar scheme

Science & Tech 01/03/24 08:46 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana with a total outlay of Rs.75,021 crore for installing rooftop solar and providing fr Read More...