India and France on December 19 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of the new National Museum, on the lines of the Louvre in Paris.
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Supreme Court direction on sacred groves
On December 18 (2024), the Supreme Court told the Union government to create a comprehensive policy for the management of sacred groves across the country. The apex also directed the state of Rajasthan to complete the survey and notification of Read More …
QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025
Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur ranked 2nd in India in the latest QS World University Rankings Sustainability 2025. The institute jumped ahead 147 places in comparison to its 2024 performance to become the 202nd University in the world; 23rd in Read More …
Milkweed fibers
Recently, the Union Textile Ministry has encouraged Uniqlo to extend its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber aligning with India’s own initiatives in this critical area. Milkweed fibers, also known as vegetable silk, are single-cell Read More …
Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
Capital markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced setting up of a performance validating agency called Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA). PaRRVA shall carry out the verification of risk-return metrics for Investment Advisors (IAs), Read More …
K. Radhakrishnan committee report
A high-level committee of experts, headed by ISRO’s former chairperson of K. Radhakrishnan, has recommended restructuring of the National Testing Agency (NTA). Key Recommendations: Adoption of a Digi-Exam System Governing Body Restructuring Institutional Linkages with States/Districts Policy Interventions
Varmam therapy
The National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for providing Varmam therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. Varmam therapy, a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, has long been revered for its Read More …
Mirror Bacteria
Recently, the international group of Nobel laureates and other experts warn that mirror bacteria could become established in the environment and slip past the immune defences of natural organisms, putting humans, animals and plants at risk of lethal infections. Key Read More …
Ganges river dolphin tagged for the first time in India
Recently, a team of wildlife conservationists tagged the Ganges river dolphin for the first time. Key points About Ganges river dolphin
Masali Becomes India’s First Solar Border Village
Masali village in Banaskantha district (Gujarat) has become India’s first solar border village. Key points Masali village, with a total population of 800, is located 40 kilometers from the Pakistan border. Following the efforts of district administration, Masali has emerged Read More …
Shanan Hydel Project
Haryana has jumped into the ongoing legal dispute between Himachal Pradesh and Punjab over the British-era 110 MW Shanan Hydel Project by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. Haryana has requested to be made a party to the case. Read More …
Israel to expand Golan Heights settlements
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced plans to double the population of the Golan Heights. The proposal includes infrastructure investments to encourage Israeli settlement in the region. About Golan Heights
”One Nation, One Election” Bill 2024 introduced in Lok Sabha
The “One Nation, One Election” Bill was introduced by the Union Law Minister in the Lok Sabha on December 17, 2024. The bill aims to synchronize elections for the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. It consists two bills: Key Read More …
Exercise SLINEX 2024
The bilateral naval exercise SLINEX 2024 (Sri Lanka–India Exercise) is being conducted from 17 to 20 Dec 24 at Visakhapatnam under the aegis of the Eastern Naval Command. The exercise is being held in two phases – the Harbour Phase Read More …
Kisan Kavach
Science and Technology Minister, Dr Jitendra Singh launched India’s first-of-its-kind anti-pesticide bodysuit, Kisan Kavach in New Delhi. This bodysuit is designed to protect farmers from the harmful effects of pesticide exposure. The washable suit offers protection against pesticide-induced toxicity, which Read More …