The Government of India approved the Uttarakhand government’s proposal for renaming the Joshimath tehsil in Chamoli district to Jyotirmath, and the Kosiyakutoli tehsil in Nainital district to Pargana Shri Kainchi Dham tehsil.
Category: National
Mohan Charan Majhi Sworn In As First BJP Chief Minister Of Odisha
Mohan Charan Majhi took the oath as chief minister of Odisha’s first Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government on 12 June. Key points
Vidyut Rakshak
Indian Army has launched ‘Vidyut Rakshak’ which is a tech-based innovation — an integrated generator monitoring, protection and control system.
18th Lok Sabha election saw a total voter turnout of 65.79%
The 18th Lok Sabha election saw a total voter turnout of 65.79%, the Election Commission of India said on 6 June.
High Court judge becomes first in Goa to register ‘living will’
Justice M S Sonak, who serves on the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court, became the first person in Goa to register a “living will” – an advance medical directive for his family for when he cannot make his Read More …
Advocates cannot be sued under the Consumer Protection Act-SC
The Supreme Court (SC) recently ruled in the case of Bar of Indian Lawyers v. D.K. Gandhi PS National Institute of Communicable Diseases that advocates practising in the legal profession cannot be sued under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (“CPA”). Read More …
RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on 29 May.
AI Krish and AI Bhoomi
DD Kisan deployed two Artificial Intelligence anchors as part of the initiative to present the television channel in a new avatar.
Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) model
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in a latest intervention has taken up Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) model on a pilot basis in the city. Key points
Thiruvananthapuram: First airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (Kerala) has become the first airport in India to achieve the Zero Waste to Landfill (ZWL) accolade.
Meitei Sagol
The Manipur State Government has recently joined hands with various organisations and associations to save the Manipuri Pony or Meitei Sagol, its fabled equine, from vanishing into the pages of history. Key points
Muria tribes’ deda seed preservation method
The internally displaced Muria tribal community of Godavari valley is still practising ‘deda’, a traditional method of preserving seeds that his ancestors handed over to his family. Source
Supreme Court’s Decision On Right to Property
The Supreme Court on May 16 held that compulsory acquisition of private property for a “public purpose” without following mandatory procedures followed by a grant of compensation to the owners will not make the accession constitutional. Key observations of Supreme Read More …
Sangam: Digital Twin with AI-Driven Insights Initiative
Department of Telecommunications (Ministry of Communications) has announced the selected participants for Stage 1 of the ground-breaking ‘Sangam: Digital Twin with AI-Driven Insights Initiative’.
Arowana midget submarine
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) celebrated its 250th Foundation Day on May 14, 2024. Arowana