About Maghi Mela
Context: Recently Maghi Mela was held in the holy city of Sri Muktsar Sahib in Punjab. Relevance: GS I: Festivals, Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Maghi Mela: Nanakshahi Calendar -Source: Indian Express
About Geospatial Hackathon
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Union Minister of Science & Technology recently launched Geospatial Hackathon to promote Innovation and Start-Ups in India’s Geospatial ecosystem. About Geospatial Hackathon: Structure of the Hackathon: The Geospatial Hackathon will be divided into 2 parts:
Ganga Vilas Cruise
Context: Recently, the Prime Minister of India flagged off the world’s longest river cruise, MV Ganga Vilas in Varanasi. Relevance: Facts for prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Ganga Vilas Cruise Significance: -Source: Indian Express
About Neelakurinji
Context: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF) has listed Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) under Schedule III of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 including it on the list of protected plants. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: About Neelakurinji Threats -Source: The Hindu
National Science Day 2023
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Recently, the Union Minister of Science and Technology released the Theme of National Science Day 2023 at a function in New Delhi. About National Science Day 2023: What is Raman Effect?
Viologen-Unit Grafted Organic-Framework (iVOFm)
Context: In order to tackle the problem of water contamination and enhance access to clean and drinkable water, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune has introduced a macro/microporous ionic organic framework – iVOFm – to clean polluted water. Relevance Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: Viologen-unit grafted organic-framework (iVOFm) Ion-Exchange […]
Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
Focus: Facts for Prelims Why in News? Prime Minister inaugurates 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention About 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Overview of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas
Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridge
Context: A farmer recently takes forward the State’s traditional practice of building root bridges and connects two areas across Umkar river in Cherrapunjee. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Meghalaya’s Living Root Bridge: -Source: The Hindu
Veer Guardian-2023
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, ‘Veer Guardian-2023’ involving the Indian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at Hyakuri Air Base, Japan. About ‘Veer Guardian-2023’:
What is the Y20 Summit?
Focus: Facts for prelims Why in News? Youth Affairs and Sports Minister launched the themes of the Y20 summit, logo, and website in New Delhi in the curtain raiser event of Y20 Summit India. What is the Y20 Summit? Themes of Y20 About India’s Hosting of the Y20 Summit