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NITI Aayog and UNDP Collaborate to Accelerate SDGs in India

NITI Aayog and UNDP Collaborate to Accelerate SDGs in India

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog), the central think tank responsible for monitoring India’s progress towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expediting India’s journey towards achieving its SDGs. This collaboration underscores the commitment to drive sustainable and …

Maharashtra Leads in Attracting FDI During 1st Quarter of FY 2023-24

Maharashtra Leads in Attracting FDI During 1st Quarter of FY 2023-24

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24, Maharashtra has emerged as the front-runner in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis proudly announced that the state secured the top position by attracting FDI amounting to Rs 36,634 crore. This noteworthy achievement places Maharashtra ahead of other prominent states like Delhi, …

India to host first-ever global AI summit in Oct, to boost innovation

India to host first-ever global AI summit in Oct, to boost innovation

India, as the current chair of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) and the G20, is set to host the first-ever Global IndiaAI 2023 Summit on October 14 and 15. This momentous event will bring together prominent figures in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including researchers, startups, investors, and leading AI players, from …

ISRO Aditya L1 Vs. NASA Parker Solar Probe Their Sun’s Study Mission

ISRO Aditya L1 Vs. NASA Parker Solar Probe Their Sun’s Study Mission

India’s Aditya L1 and NASA’s Parker Solar Probe are both pioneering solar missions aiming to unravel the secrets of the Sun. While their objectives align, they differ in approach, technology, and proximity to the Sun. This article presents a detailed comparison of these two remarkable missions. ISRO Aditya L1 Vs. NASA Parker Solar Probe: Mission …

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World Sanskrit Day 2023: Date, Celebration, Significance and History

World Sanskrit Day, also referred to as International Sanskrit Day, Sanskrit Diwas and Vishwa Samskrita Dinam is observed on the day of Shravana Poornima in the Hindu calendar, which is also marked as Raksha Bandhan, which coincides with the moon. This year we will be celebrating Sanskrit Diwas on Thursday, 31st August. The purpose of this …

Chokuwa Rice: The Enchanting "Magic Rice" of Assam Gets GI Tag

Chokuwa Rice: The Enchanting Magic Rice of Assam Gets GI Tag

Chokuwa rice, fondly known as Magic rice has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, a recognition of its exceptional attributes and heritage. This remarkable rice variety is deeply intertwined with the culinary legacy of Assam and has a rich historical connection with the powerful Ahom dynasty. Chokuwa Rice: Cultivation and Heritage: Ancient …

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Confirmes Sulphur Presence On The Surface Of Moon

Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan Rover Confirmes Sulphur Presence On The Surface Of Moon

In a groundbreaking announcement, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) revealed that Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover module has successfully confirmed the presence of sulphur (S) on the surface of the Moon. This significant revelation comes as a result of the first-ever in-situ recordings conducted near the lunar south pole. The confirmation of sulphur’s presence holds paramount …

GSL and Kenya Shipyard Ltd Sign MoU For Collaboration In Shipbuilding

GSL and Kenya Shipyard Ltd Sign MoU For Collaboration In Shipbuilding

With its efforts to enhance security of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), especially on the eastern coast of Africa, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) and Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) to strengthen maritime security cooperation between the two nations. Memorandum of Understanding for Capacity Building and Ship Collaboration The …

Nitin Gadkari Launches World's First Ethanol-Run Toyota Innova car

Nitin Gadkari Launches World’s First Ethanol-Run Toyota Innova car

In a groundbreaking move towards a more sustainable automotive industry, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari introduced the world to a remarkable innovation: a 100% ethanol-fueled variant of Toyota’s Innova HyCross car. The newly unveiled car stands as the world’s premier BS-VI (Stage-II) electrified flex-fuel vehicle, demonstrating the union of cutting-edge technology and …