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India-EU maritime dialogue

The first maritime security dialogue between India and the European Union was held virtually. Talks focused on maritime security developments, regional cooperation activities and development of mutual interests...

January 26, 2021

Ek Paudha Suposhit Beti Ke Nam

The new scheme called ‘Ek Paudha Suposhit Beti Ke Nam’ or ‘A plant on the name of well-nourished daughter’ is initiated in Sirohi district, Rajasthan as part of...

January 26, 2021

Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban

Jal Jeevan Mission-Urban (JJM-Urban) is likely to be unveiled during the 2021 budget to provide tap water connectivity to all statutory towns. This scheme will also provide sewer...

January 26, 2021

The Great Reset

The Great Rest is the initiative of the World Economic Forum. Klaus Schwab, the founder and executive chairman of the WEF conceptualised it based on the assumption that...

January 26, 2021

African swine fever

African swine fever (ASF) is a viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs. Transmission can occur via live/dead pigs and pork products as well as contaminated feed and...

January 26, 2021

National Girl Child Day

National Girl Child Day is observed on 24th January each year to boost awareness about gender inequality and gender stereotyping. It is the initiative of the Ministry of...

January 26, 2021

Akash-NG Missile

Akash-NG (New Generation) Missile is a surface-to-air missile capable of intercepting high manoeuvring aerial threats. It was successfully test fired by the DRDO on the eve of the...

January 26, 2021

SmallSat Rideshare program

SmallSat Rideshare Program is the US-based SpaceX’s initiative that provides access to space for small satellite operators looking for reliable, affordable ride to orbit. Under this initiative, the...

January 25, 2021

EU’s primary source of electricity

In a first, renewable source of energy surpassed fossil fuels in the European Union, making it the primary source of electricity. According to the study titled ‘The European...

January 25, 2021

e-EPIC programme

On the occasion of the National Voters’ Day, the ECI launched the Electors Photo Identity Cards (e-EPICs) programme to facilitate voters to download the digital version of voter...

January 25, 2021

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