The Ministry of Mines released the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State rankings, aimed at benchmarking and incentivising mining-sector reforms across States. About Designed to evaluate States’ preparedness and performance in the non-coal mining sector. Framework developed in …
Prime Minister has launched year-long festivities to commemorate the 150th anniversary of “Vande Mataram.” This national song was penned by Bankimchandra Chatterji, reportedly on Akshaya Navami, November 7, 1875. Key Facts About the National Song Authorship & Debut: Composed by …
About The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) represents a major milestone in India’s indigenous space technology development. Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) is the third generation launch vehicle of India. It is the first Indian launch vehicle to be equipped …
iDEX Coffee Table Book: Shared Horizons of Innovation The Book is a curated compilation capturing the journey of India’s flagship defence innovation initiative – iDEX. It presents the spirit of creativity and problem-solving that startups, MSMEs, academia, and individual innovators …
Taftan Volcano – Iran Earlier considered as extinct, Mount Taftan had recently showed signs of activity after 7,00,000 years. Sulphurous odour and smoky fog have been rising from the crater and its fumaroles (gas vents). Taftan is a stratovolcano and …
Introduction Energy efficiency means using less energy to perform the same task or produce the same output. It focuses on minimizing energy waste through better technology, processes, and behavioural practices. By improving efficiency, countries can reduce fuel consumption, lower emissions, …
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UCCN was launched in 2004 by UNESCO to foster cooperation among cities which recognize creativity as a strategic factor in sustainable urban development. It aims to integrate culture and creativity into urban development policies …
APEC is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing interdependence of the Asia-Pacific. It’s headquarters is in Singapore. Structure and Mandate It has 21 member economies including Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong, China, …
The Great Nicobar Island Mega Infrastructure Project is a large-scale developmental initiative launched by the Government of India to transform Great Nicobar — the southernmost island of the Andaman and Nicobar group — into a strategic, economic, and logistics hub. …
About ICCVAI is a scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) aimed at reducing post-harvest losses of perishable agricultural produce. The scheme facilitates creation of integrated cold chain infrastructure from farm gate to consumer, ensuring preservation, processing, and …