According to a recent report, Tamil Nadu witnessed large-scale migration of butterflies belonging to the Danainae sub-family from the Eastern Ghats and plains towards the Western Ghats during September.
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‘Tigers and crows’ migration
Pilgrims get first-ever view of Mt. Kailash from Indian territory
Pilgrims on October 3, 2024 had the first-ever view of the sacred Kailash peak, believed to be the abode of Lord Shiva, from the Old Lipulekh pass inside the Indian territory. About Mt. Kailash
MP Cabinet meets in Singrampur on Rani Durgavati’s 500th birth anniversary
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on October 5 chaired a meeting of the State Cabinet in Damoh district’s Singrampur in honour of the 16th century tribal queen Durgavati on her 500th birth anniversary.
India successfully test fires indigenous VSHORADS missiles in Rajasthan’s Pokhran
In October 2024, India has successfully conducted three flight tests of the indigenously developed Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) missiles at the Pokhran firing ranges in Rajasthan.
MIDORI Prize for Biodiversity 2024
Vera Voronova from Kazakhstan and Ysabel Agustina Calderón Carlos from Peru have been given the MIDORI Prize for Biodiversty 2024.
Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs released in Manas National Park
Nine captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park on October 1, 2024.
FCI launches ANNA DARPAN system
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) has embarked on a comprehensive digital transformation initiative to modernize its existing supply chain management system, known as the ‘Depot Online System’.
IIT- Madras Pravartak launches cyber commandos programme
The IIT- Madras Pravartak has launched a cyber commandos training for police. It is a six-month residential programme. About I4C Pravartak Technologies Foundation
Akashteer air defence systems
The Indian Army has completed the acquisition of 100 Akashteer air defence systems.
All Odisha Leopard Estimation 2024
In Odisha, 696 leopards have been found in different forest areas as per the first-ever state-sponsored leopard census.
World Green Economy Forum
The World Green Economy Forum was launched on 3rd October in Dubai, bringing together global leaders and experts to address pressing environmental challenges.
Cabinet approves India to Join International Energy Efficiency Hub
The Union Cabinet has approved the signing of a letter of intent enabling India to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub. About Energy Efficiency Hub
National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds)
The Union Cabinet has approved the National Mission on Edible Oils and Oilseeds (NMEO-Oilseeds) for 2024-25 to 2030-31 with an outlay of 10 thousand 103 crore rupees.
Cabinet approves PM Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY) and Krishonnati Yojana (KY)
The Union Cabinet on 3 October approved the proposal of the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare (DA&FW) for rationalization of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s into two-umbrella Schemes viz. Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Read More …
Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST)
China has kicked off of a second phase of construction to enhance the capabilities of the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST).