Swami Vivekananda: Swami Vivekananda (1863 – 1902), born Narendranath Datta, was a Hindu monk and one of the most celebrated spiritual leaders of India. He was the foremost disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and a world spokesperson for Vedanta. He was hailed as a Dhyana Siddha, a meditation expert, by his guru Ramakrishna Paramhansa. HeRead more
INS Shivaji: It is an Indian Naval station placed in Lonavala, Maharashtra. It homes to the Naval College of Engineering which trains officers of the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard. Indian Navy already operates a primary damage manipulation simulator Akshat at INS Shivaji to train its officers and sailors on damage management onRead more
Jal Jeevan Mission: It is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India. It is based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission. Department of Drinking Water andRead more
Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P): It is a mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries to support an energy transition in developing countries. It aims to reduce emissions in the energy sector and accelerate the coal phase-out. Transition describes the gradual movement towards lower carbon technologies, while ‘Just’ qualifies that this transition will not negativelyRead more
Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P): It is a mechanism for multilateral financing by developed countries to support an energy transition in developing countries. It aims to reduce emissions in the energy sector and accelerate the coal phase-out. Transition describes the gradual movement towards lower carbon technologies, while ‘Just’ qualifies that this transition will not negativelyRead more
Open Market Sale Scheme (OMSS): Under the OMSS, the FCI from time to time sells surplus food grains from the central pool, especially wheat and rice in the open market to traders, bulk consumers, retail chains, etc., at preÂdetermined prices. The FCI does this through e-Âauctions where open market bidders can buy specified quantities. StatesRead more
National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission: It was announced as part of the Union Budget 2023.Vision: Eliminate sickle cell disease (SCD) as a public health problem in India before 2047. The overall aim is to enable access to affordable and quality health care for all SCD patients and to lower the prevalence through awareness, changeRead more
Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT): GMRT is a low-frequency radio telescope that helps investigate various radio astrophysical problems ranging from nearby solar systems to the edge of the observable universe. Located at Khodad, 80 km north of Pune, the telescope is operated by the National Centre of Radio Astrophysics (NCRA). NCRA is a part ofRead more
UTPRERAK: Union Minister of State for Power inaugurated UTPRERAK, a dedicated Centre of Excellence, to accelerate industry adoption of clean technologies in New Delhi. The Unnat Takniki Pradarshan Kendra (UTPRERAK) is the Centre of Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient Technologies and seeks to play a catalytic role in improving the energy efficiency ofRead more
INS SUNAYNA: INS Sunayna visited Mombasa, Kenya towards strengthening bilateral ties with maritime neighbours on the theme of the Ocean Ring of Yoga. It is a Saryu class Offshore Patrol Vessel which was commissioned at Kochi. It is based under Southern Naval Command and is built at Goa Shipyard Limited. The warship is designed toRead more
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