Union Science and Technology Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network (VISION) in New Delhi.
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Bhu-Neer portal
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024.
Dragon Palace Temple
The Dragon Palace Temple marked its 25th anniversary in a grand event at Kamptee, Nagpur on November 15, 2024.
Exercise, ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’
The Indian Army successfully conducted the Multilateral Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, ‘Sanyukt Vimochan 2024’ at Ahmedabad and Porbandar on 18-19 November 2024.
State Finance Commissions (SFCs)
The Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) organized a One-Day Finance Commissions Conclave – Devolution to Development at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on November 14th, 2024. About State Finance Commissions (SFCs) SFC recommends: Article 243Y
Operation Sagar Manthan
Recently, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized 700 kg of contraband methamphetamine in Gujarat under the Operation Sagar Manthan.
BSNL launches India’s first Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched India’s first Direct-to-device satellite connectivity. Key features (Source: FE)
Avian botulism
At least 600 migratory bird deaths were reported from Rajasthan by the Centre for Avian Research Institute in November 2024.
DRDO successfully carries out maiden test of long range hypersonic missile
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 17, 2024 successfully completed the flight test of its maiden long-range hypersonic missile with a range of 1500km. Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) Hypersonic and Ballistic Missiles
Millet Bran and benefits
According to a recent study published in journal Nature Springer, removing the bran from millets results in decreasing the protein, dietary fibre, fat, mineral and phytate content in them, while increasing the carbohydrates and amylose content.
PPP plus PPP Model
On World Diabetes Day (14 November), Union Minister for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, introduced a concept he termed “PPP plus PPP” – or “public-private partnership domestically, collaborating with public-private partnerships internationally.”
DRDO successfully completes flight tests of guided Pinaka rocket System
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on November 14, 2024 successfully completed the Flight Tests of guided Pinaka multi-barrel rocket (MBRL) as part of Provisional Staff Qualitative Requirements (PSQR) Validation Trials. Key points
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2024
Every year on November 15th, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas is celebrated to honor the contributions of tribal communities, especially in India’s freedom struggle. Key points
Right To Shelter
The Supreme Court pronounced judgment on 13 November on petitions seeking directions against “bulldozer actions” by state governments to demolish properties of persons accused of crimes.
CSIR launches SVASTIK initiative
CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has launched the national initiative SVASTIK (Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge).