Context: INS Jatayu will be commissioned by the Indian Navy at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to enhance its operational capability. Key Highlights Strategic Importance of INS Jatayu Challenges for INS
Context: NITI Aayog launches National Birth Defect Awareness Month 2024. Background This campaign is an effort for observing Birth defect day, which is observed on 3rd of March every year
Context: The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and has also allocated a one-time budgetary support of Rs 150 crore for a five-year period,
Context: Recently, the Ministry of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship launched Project ODISERV to prepare the young graduates of Odisha for employment opportunities in the financial services sector. Key
Context: The Centre for Science and Environment’s (CSE) State of India’s Environment Report 2024, revealed that 329 heatwave days were documented in India over the past two years (2022-2023). Key Highlights: Causes: Effects: Measures: Conclusion: Heatwaves
Context: The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) at its Sixth Session adopted the resolution on sustainable lifestyles submitted by India. More on the news United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) United
Context: As per the report published by Lancet, the total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion. Key Highlights of the rising Obesity curve: Obesity:
Context: Melanochlamys Draupadi a new head shield sea slug species named by Zoological Survey of India. About Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) More on News Head Shield Sea Slug Habitat
Context: Indian and Mauritian prime ministers inaugurated an airstrip and a jetty to ensure security and connectivity to Mauritius' Agalega islands. Agalega Islands Significance of New Airstrip and Jetty •
Context: The Union Cabinet had approved proposals to set up three semiconductor plants at a cumulative investment of Rs 1.26 lakh crore. Key Highlights • Plant Capacity: The plant will have