Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in Assam. It is known to host the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Numerous rare birds are known to visit this World Heritage Site. The latest two-day census recorded a total ..

Kisan Credit Card scheme

Introduced in 1998, the Kisan Credit Card scheme seeks to provide farmers the timely access to short-term formal credit. It was created by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for the benefit of farmers in agriculture, fisheries ..

Digital corona passport

Several countries like Denmark, Estonia, Israel, Chile etc., have announced a ‘digital corona passport’ as part of their efforts to ease travel restrictions amid the pandemic. These passports will act as a proof to one of three criteria – the ..

Three-finger salute

Three-finger salute is being displayed by the pro-democracy protestors opposing coup in Myanmar. It is adopted from the Hunger Games books written by Suzanne Collins. Signifying resistance, it became an anti-coup symbol in Southeast Asia for the first time in ..

Koo app

The Koo app was launched early last year as an alternative to Twitter. This microblogging site took part and won the government’s Atmanirbhar App Innovation Challenge, resulting in it gaining spotlight. It later found mention by PM Modi during his ..

My Personal Mutanome

My Personal Mutanome or MPM is a personalised platform developed by the Cleveland Clinic researchers for fast-tracking advanced research on genomic medicine and genome-informed drug therapies against cancer mutation. It provides information about the role of disease-associated mutations in cancer ..

World Sustainable Development Summit – 2021

World Sustainable Development Summit – 2021 is to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on 10th February. The summit’s theme is ‘Redefining Our Common Future: Safe and Secure Environment for All”. The event is to be held until 12th February. ..

General Thimayya museum

General Thimayya museum in Karnataka was inaugurated by President Kovind recently. It celebrates the life of the former Army Chief General Kodandera Subayya Thimayya. General Thimayya served as Chief of Army Staff between 1957 and 1961. The museum seeks to ..

Mucormycosis

Mucormycosis is a rare black fungal infection caused by mucormyete molds, which are present in the air, leaves, compost, soil and rotting wood. This fungus affects central nervous system, eyes, sinuses, lungs etc. However, not everyone who is exposed is ..

Geothermal Field Development Project

Geothermal Field Development Project is India’s first geothermal power project. It involves the generation of geothermal energy within the sub-surface of the earth. It is to be set up in Ladakh’s Puga village, which was identified as the hotspot of ..