About Kashmiri stag The Kashmir stag , also called hangul , is a subspecies of Central Asian red deer endemic to Kashmir and surrounding areas. It is found in dense riverine forests in the valleys and mountains of Jammu and …
What’s in the news? The government has launched Digital India futureLABS to strengthen research and development (R&D) and innovation in areas such as automotive, computing, communication, strategic electronics, industrial electronics and internet-of-things in the country. The futureLABS will serve as …
What’s in the news? The President of India Droupadi Murmu presented Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowships and Awards for the year 2022 and 2023. Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship (Akademi Ratna) is the highest honour given to an eminent artist in the …
Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth of Mauritius jointly inaugurated an airstrip and a jetty that India has built on Agaléga, a set of two islands in the western Indian Ocean, along with some other community …
Definition: Rare diseases refer to medical conditions that affect a small percentage of the population, typically fewer than 1 in 1,000 individuals. Despite their low prevalence, these disorders collectively impact millions worldwide. Problems in treating rare diseases: No proper definition: …
About Swadesh Darshan The Swadesh Darshan Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Tourism in 2014. It aims to develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country. These tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness …
What is NATO? Founded in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union with Cold War tensions rising, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of countries from North America and Europe. Enshrined in Article 5 of …
What’s in the news? The Indian Navy is set to commission the newly inducted MH 60R Seahawk (a maritime variant of the Blackhawk helicopter) multi-role helicopter at INS Garuda, Kochi marking a pivotal moment in India’s Defence modernisation journey. The …