The United Nations declared 2023 as the “International Year of Millets”. This was a proposal by India and with the suppport of more than 70 countries. The declaration aimed to raise awareness and promote the nutritional benefits and adaptability of millets.  Key Points:

Seema Punia is a well-known Indian champion discus thrower who has continually delivered top-end performances internationally.  Born in July 27, 1983, in village Khewda, Sonipat District, Haryana, Seema started her journey on the athletics circuit as a hurdler and long jumper, shifting disciplines to discus throw. ____________________________________________________ Notable Achievements World Junior Championships: Originally won gold

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Plastic waste management refers to the collection, processing, and disposal of plastic waste, and is concerned with a range of methodologies to manage the impacts of plastic waste on the environment. Plastic waste management is made up of many different aspects including; reducing plastic use and consumption, reusing plastic waste, recycling plastic, using methods of

Padma Awards are among the most prestigious civilian awards in India, presented every year on the eve of Republic Day.It recognizes Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher order), and Padma Shri (distinguished service) .Awardees are acknowledged for excellence across different activity areas or disciplines with an element of public

Indian agricultural scientist Dr. Swati Nayak – known locally in Odisha as “Bihana Didi” or “Seed Lady” has received the Norman E. Borlaug Award for 2023.She became the third Indian in history to receive this distinguished award after Aditi Mukherji (2012) and Mahalingam Govindaraj (2022), which acknowledges her incredible impact in agriculture- especially drought-tolerant rice

The NITI Forum for North East India was established in February 2018 to assist in addressing diverse challenges facing the region as well as to recommend interventions to facilitate sustainable economic growth. It is chaired by Shri Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Development of North-Eastern Region, and Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman, NITI Aayog. The

A.C. Charania is NASA’s new chief technologist and will serve as the principal advisor to the Administrator Bill Nelson regarding technology policy and programs at the Headquarters, in Washington D.C. He will serve as a leader in technology innovation.The chief technologist coordinates technology investments across six mission directorates to ensure alignment with mission-centric needs, and

The National Security Adviser (NSA) position in India is one of the most powerful bureaucratic job roles in the Indian government. The NSA role was created in November 1998 and it is common for people appointed as NSA to be drawn from the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) or the Indian Police Service (IPS) depending on

The Men’s FIH Hockey World Cup is an international field hockey championship organized by the International Hockey Federation. The tournament originated in 1971. The event recurs every fourth year to bridge the fourth years between the Summer Olympics. The most successful team in terms of tournament wins is Pakistan, with four. The Netherlands, Australia, and