India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the brink of a groundbreaking achievement with the upcoming test of Dhvani, a hypersonic missile that could elevate the country into an exclusive league of military superpowers. About Dhvani Hypersonic Missile: Future Prospects: Dhvani marks a significant advancement in India’s military technology. It brings together speed, […]
In a boost to Assam’s ecology and conservation efforts, the painted stork has returned to Kaziranga after four years. The recent sighting of painted storks in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) brings a wave of optimism for conservation efforts. After being absent for four long years, these near-threatened birds have made a comeback
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah said India has made significant strides in the dairy sector over the past 11 years, noting that it has grown by 70 per cent during this period and is now the fastest-growing sector in the world. Milk production skyrocketed from 146 million tonnes in 2014-15 to an impressive 239 million
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The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has rolled out plans to install QR Code Sign Boards along stretches of National Highways. This initiative is all about boosting transparency, providing easy access to project-specific information, and enhancing road safety for everyone using the highways. Launched as part of a larger vision for ‘Ease of Commuting’,
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The Government of India has launched the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) with the goal of developing 100 Aspirational Agriculture Districts across 29 states and Union Territories. This initiative is designed to boost agricultural productivity and tackle regional inequalities. Selection Criteria for Aspirational Agriculture Districts 100 districts have been selected based on criteria such
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has just set up a new six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB). This board will be responsible for overseeing and regulating payment systems throughout India. It takes the place of the previous Board for Regulation and Supervision of Payment and Settlement Systems (BPSS). This change is a significant move towards
India wins ISSA Award 2025 for ‘Outstanding Achievement in Social Security’ at the World Social Security Forum in Kuala Lumpur. This award highlights India’s role as a leader in global social protection. India has made remarkable progress in social security coverage over the past decade. From covering just 19% of its population in 2015, social
Grandmaster P Iniyan from Tamil Nadu won the 62nd National Chess Championship held in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. He secured the title by going unbeaten over 11 rounds, achieving 7 wins and 4 draws. Iniyan also took home a prize of 6 lakh rupees, even though he tied with 15-year-old International Master H. Goutham Krishna from
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The Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe, or IMAP, or IMAP, is a new mission that will map the boundaries of our heliosphere. The heliosphere is a huge bubble created by the Sun’s wind that encapsulates our entire solar system. About the Heliosphere The heliosphere is formed by the solar wind, which is a steady stream
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The state of Chhattisgarh has made a remarkable stride in social reform by officially declaring Balod district as the first child marriage-free district in India. This significant achievement is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Child Marriage-Free India’ campaign, which kicked off in August 2024. For two straight years, Balod has reported zero cases of
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