India’s Nutrition Mission: A Comprehensive Review of the POSHAN Abhiyan The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah: A Month-Long Celebration of Nutrition The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah, held from September 1 to 30, 2024, concluded with a grand ceremony in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This annual event, aimed at promoting holistic nutrition and combating malnutrition in India, focused on…
All You Need to Know About Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh, The New IAF Chief In a significant leadership transition, Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He will take charge as the 28th Chief of Air Staff on September 30, 2024, succeeding Air…
India Launches Operation Sadbhavana: Major Aid Effort for Typhoon Yagi Victims in Southeast Asia In response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Yagi, India has launched “Operation Sadbhavana,” a humanitarian mission to provide relief to Southeast Asian countries affected by the tropical storm. The government of India has pledged substantial financial and material assistance to…
NPS Vatsalya: Secure Your Child’s Future with India’s New Pension Scheme for Minors In a significant step towards enhancing financial security for India’s younger generation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially launched the National Pension System (NPS) Vatsalya scheme for minors on September 17, 2024, in New Delhi. The scheme, first announced during the 2024-25…
DRDO and Indian Navy achieve another milestone in indigenous missile development The DRDO and Indian Navy have successfully carried out several trials of the Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM). The missile, designed to intercept high-speed aerial targets flying at low altitudes, has demonstrated its capabilities in multiple tests conducted at the Integrated Test…
Union Cabinet Approves Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-IV The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the fourth phase of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY-IV). This ambitious scheme aims to provide all-weather road connectivity to 25,000 unconnected rural villages across India. The project will involve the construction and upgrading of…
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: PM Modi’s New Initiative for Community-Driven Water Conservation in Gujarat Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” initiative on September 6, 2024, from Surat, Gujarat. This collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti in partnership with the Gujarat government, aims to enhance water conservation…
India gears up to host the 46th World Heritage Committee Session of UNESCO for the first time New Delhi is set to take center stage on the global cultural platform as it gears up to host the 46th World Heritage Committee Session of UNESCO from July 21 to 31, 2024. This marks a significant milestone…
Andhra Pradesh’s Natural Farming Initiative Wins Global Recognition: The APCNF Clinches the 2024 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) program, a pioneering initiative by the state government, has secured the prestigious Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity 2024. This award recognizes the program’s significant contributions towards global food security, building climate…
India takes a significant leap forward in public health preparedness with the inauguration of Asia’s first CEPI pre-clinical network facility at THSTI. This state-of-the-art facility equips the nation to be at the forefront of research and development for combating future epidemics. The article explores THSTI’s capabilities, its role in global health security, and future research areas.
