Earth may once have boasted something a Saturn-like ring, says a recent study published in the journal Earth and Planetary Science Letters. Key points
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Asia’s largest municipal solid waste-based facility
The GOBARdhan plant of the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) is producing an impressive 17,000 kilograms of Bio-CNG every day.
White Revolution 2.0
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched the standard operating procedure for ‘White Revolution 2.0’ stating that milk dairies will aid empowerment of women and the fight against malnutrition.
Cabinet approved building of Bharatiya Antariksh Station
The union cabinet has approved the building of first unit of the Bharatiya Anatriksh Station (BAS) by extending the scope of Gaganyaan program. Key points
Cabinet clears development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). Key points
Cabinet gave approval for CHANDRAYAAN-4 Mission
The union cabinet has approved the mission to moon, named Chandrayaan-4 to develop and demonstrate the technologies to come back to Earth after successfully landing on the Moon and also collect moon samples and analyse them on Earth.
Union Cabinet approves development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM)
The Union Cabinet has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). It will be a significant step towards the Government’s vision of exploring and studying the Venus, beyond moon and mars.
Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA)
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of schemes of Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay SanraksHan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) to provide remunerative prices to farmers and to control price volatility of essential commodities for consumers. Key features The total financial outgo will Read More …
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan
The Union Cabinet approved Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan with total outlay of Rs.79,156 crore (Central Share: Rs.56,333 crore and State Share: Rs. 22,823 crore).
Bio- RIDE Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes of Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science Technology. The scheme has three broad components: The proposed outlay for the implementation of the unified scheme ‘Bio-RIDE’ is Rs.9197 Read More …
Cabinet accepts recommendations of High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections
The Union Cabinet has accepted the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections under the chairmanship of former President Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
EPFO raised withdrawal limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has raised the withdrawal limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
Karma festival
In September 2024, tribal populations in Jharkhand, West Bengal, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Odisha celebrated the harvest festival of Karma or Karam Parv.
Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24
A working paper titled titled ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’ was released by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM). Key points
Ngamugawi wirngarri-A a new species of fossil coelacanth
Researchers have discovered a new species of fossil coelacanth on Gooniyandi Country in northern Western Australia. Around 380 million years ago, the site was a tropical reef teeming with more than 50 species of fish.