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PM Modi Inaugurates India’s First Underwater Metro

India’s First Underwater Metro Train Service India's journey in urban transportation reached a historic milestone with the inauguration of its first-ever underwater metro train service in Kolkata. The project, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, signifies a significant leap forward...

Indian Navy to Commission New Base: INS Jatayu

INS Jatayu INS Jatayu is a new naval base commissioned by the Indian Navy on March 6, 2024 on Minicoy Island in the Lakshadweep Islands.  INS Jatayu is the second naval base in Lakshadweep, following INS Dweeprakshak in Kavaratti, Kerala....

Rare Disease Day 2024, History, Theme and Significance

Rare diseases, despite their low prevalence, present significant challenges and concerns for millions of individuals and their families worldwide. Often overlooked in mainstream discourse, these conditions can be devastating, life-altering, and even life-threatening. As we mark Rare Disease Day on...

Polio Vaccination and Current Status of Polio in India

Polio Vaccination Polio, short for poliomyelitis, was once one of the most feared diseases in the world, causing paralysis and even death in its victims, primarily children. However, thanks to the development and widespread distribution of the polio vaccine, this...

Google Restores Indian Apps on Play Store in India

Google Restores Indian Apps According to recent news reports, Google has begun restoring Indian apps that were previously removed from the Play Store. This follows intervention by the Indian government, specifically the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Indian...

Important Days in March 2024, List of Important Dates and Significance

Important Days in March 2024: March is a month of transition, as it bids farewell to winter and welcomes the vibrant colors of spring. This month, the world is adorned with a plethora of festivals, important days, and global events,...

Jamtara Train Accident, Causes, Other Recent Train Accident

In a devastating turn of events, a tragic train accident occurred at Kala Jharia railway station in Jharkhand's Jamtara district, claiming the lives of two individuals. The incident, which took place on February 28, 2024, has sent shockwaves through the...

AYUSH Systems of Medicine, Origins, Principles and Treatment

AYUSH is an acronym for Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa, and Homoeopathy. The Ministry of AYUSH Government Schemes was introduced in 2014. The healthcare practices advocated by Ayush systems are known to promote general wellness. They exert...

Bharat Tex 2024: India’s Biggest Global Textile Event

Bharat Tex 2024 Bharat Tex 2024, one of the largest-ever global textile events hosted in India, commenced with great fervor as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the event at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. This significant milestone in India's textile industry...

National Science Day 2024, Theme, History, Significance

National Science Day 2024 On February 28, 2024, India marks National Science Day, an annual celebration honouring the pivotal discovery of the Raman Effect by Sir CV Raman in 1928. This groundbreaking revelation, which transformed our understanding of light and...