Allium negianum

The Allium negianum is an onion species that grows in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. It was discovered in 2019. In 2021, the plant was confirmed as a new species of Allium genus. The Allium genus includes many staple foods ..

International Solar Alliance

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with the French President in 2015. It was launched at the United Nations Climate Change Conference held at Paris. The main objective of the alliance is to ..

Animal Intrusion Detection and Repellent System

The Animal Intrusion Detection and Repellent System is also called ANIDERS. They are used to protect the crops from animal intrusion. About ANIDERS The ANIDERS use a combination of PIR and AIR sensors. PIR is Passive Infrared Sensors. AIR is ..

Rojgar Bazaar 2.0 portal

The Rojgar Bazaar 2.0 portal was launched by the Delhi Government. It is a digital job matching platform. The portal provides entry level jobs. It is a meeting point of small businesses looking for workers and youths looking for jobs. ..

Nechiphu Tunnel

The Nechiphu tunnel is located in Arunachal Pradesh. The tunnel is under construction. The Defence Minister Shri Raj Nath Singh laid the foundation stone of the tunnel in October 2020.The tunnel is located in West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. ..

“Red Light On, Gaadi Off” campaign

“Red Light On, Gaadi Off” campaign was launched by the Delhi Government. The campaign aims to end idling in traffic signals. About the Campaign Idling is running the engine of the vehicle when the latter is not in motion. This ..

Collective Security Treaty Organisation

The Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) is an international military alliance. The headquarters of the alliance is located in Moscow, Russia. It was formed in 2002. It was formed based on the Collective Security Treaty signed in 1992. The treaty ..

International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Every year, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is celebrated on October 17. The day is marked by the United Nations and several other international organisations. About the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty The day was ..

Geospatial Energy Map of India

The Geospatial Energy Map of India was launched by NITI Aayog. It is a Geographic Information System (GIS) based energy map of India. It was developed by ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and NITI Aayog. About Geospatial Energy Map of ..

“Mera Ghar Mere Naam” scheme

The Mera Ghar Mere Naam Scheme was launched by the Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi in October 2021. The scheme aims to provide proprietary rights to people living within the lal lakir of towns, cities and villages. Lal lakir ..