The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is one of the most awaited Hindu festivals. It will take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from January 13 to February 26, 2025. This grand event, held every 12 years, brings millions of devotees together to seek blessings and take a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, where three sacred […]
Dr. V. Narayanan, a distinguished scientist with nearly four decades of experience in rocket and spacecraft propulsion, has been appointed as the new Secretary of the Department of Space and Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). He will succeed S. Somanath, effective from January 14, 2025, as per the Appointments Committee of the
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On January 7, 2025, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Scheme at the Adivasi Mela in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to reduce dropout rates among Scheduled Tribe (ST) students by providing a one-time financial assistance of ₹5,000 to those enrolling in Class IX and Class XI. The scheme
The e-Shram portal, designed to provide unorganised workers with seamless access to various government schemes, has been upgraded to support all 22 scheduled languages. This enhancement, launched by Union Minister of Labour and Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, aims to make the portal more accessible to workers across India. Previously, the e-Shram portal was available only in English, Hindi,
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The Central Government has decided to set up a memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtriya Smriti Sthal, part of the Rajghat precinct in Delhi. Mukherjee, who passed away on August 31, 2020, was a veteran Congress leader and the 13th President of India. His daughter, Sharmistha Mukherjee, expressed her gratitude to Prime
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From January 3 to 5, 2025, Gujarat’s Jamnagar district hosted India’s inaugural census of coastal and wader birds. This significant event aimed to enhance understanding of bird populations and their habitats along the state’s coastline. The census was conducted at the Marine National Park and Sanctuary in Jamnagar, India’s first designated marine national park. Spanning
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Union Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the country’s first-ever organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim. This initiative aims to revolutionize the aquaculture industry by promoting ecologically sustainable and chemical-free fish farming practices. The cluster will focus on providing organic, antibiotic-free, and pesticide-free fish, catering to eco-conscious markets globally. This development aligns with Sikkim’s
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A recent discovery in Himachal Pradesh has provided the first photographic evidence of the elusive Pallas’s cat (Otocolobus manul) in the region. Captured during a snow leopard survey in the Kinnaur area, these images offer valuable insights into the presence and distribution of this rare feline species in India. About Pallas’s Cat Physical Characteristics: Pallas’s
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As of January 2025, India has achieved a significant milestone by expanding its metro rail network to over 1,000 kilometers of operational lines, positioning it as the third-largest in the world, following China and the United States. Historical Development Kolkata Metro Initiation (1984): India’s journey into metro rail transit began with the Kolkata Metro in 1984,
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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, will launch the BHARATPOL portal developed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on January 7, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The portal aims to facilitate real-time international police assistance and enhance India’s efforts to combat transnational crimes. Developed by the CBI, which acts
