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The World Understanding and Peace Day, celebrated annually on February 23, aims to restore lost harmony and promote a peaceful global society. Since 1983, this day has been dedicated to promoting understanding and kindness worldwide. International leaders come together to work for peace and prosperity for humanity. Rotary International plays a significant role in the […]
World Scout Day, celebrated annually on 22 February, commemorates the birthday of Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement. It is a day when Scouts around the world celebrate their shared values, reflect on their achievements and recommit to the ideals of Scouting. Lord Baden-Powell’s vision for the movement emphasized the promotion of […]
International Mother Language Day, established by UNESCO in 1999 and formally recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2002, International Mother Language Day is commemorated every year on February 21. This global initiative aims to promote linguistic and cultural diversity. UNESCO emphasizes the importance of cultural and linguistic diversity for sustainable communities, as languages serve […]
World Day of Social Justice, observed annually on February 20, serves as a global initiative to address and combat social injustice. This day aims to unite communities against discrimination based on gender, age, race, ethnicity, religion and disability. It emphasizes the importance of creating a socially integrated society by raising awareness of poverty, inequality, illiteracy […]
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently introduced the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin initiative‘, a Concept aimed at transforming infrastructure planning and design in India. This innovative project combines the power of Digital Twin technology with artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), 5G, 6G and next-generation computing technologies. Key objectives ↴ The Sangam initiative brings together all […]
Taj Mahotsav, is an annual ten-day festival held in Agra near the Taj Mahal from February 18 to 27. It’s Started in 1992, it serves as a platform for artisans from various Indian states to showcase their art, allowing tourists to purchase exquisite pieces at reasonable prices. The festival also includes various cuisines, a Children’s […]
Odisha recently declared Gupteswar forest in Koraput district as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). This landmark announcement follows the inclusion of Mandasar in Kandhamala district, Mahendragiri in Gajpati district and Gandhamardan in Bargarh & Bolangir districts as BHS. About Gupteswar Forest ↴ Location ↴ Importance ↴ Key faunal species ↴ Key types of flowers […]
The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has recently launched a ‘Smart Gram Panchayat‘ pilot project in Begusarai district of Bihar and it was funded under the revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan, the initiative aims to extend the reach of the Prime Minister’s WiFi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) service to all gram panchayats in the region. […]
The Global Biodiversity Financing Facility (GBFF) is a key initiative aimed at accelerating the implementation of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) was launched in 2023 at the Seventh Assembly of the Global Environment Facility in Vancouver, Canada, the GBFF has already received support from 186 countries. The GBFF’s primary objective is to expand funding […]
India’s Neighbourhood First Policy (NFP) is a strategic approach aimed at building strong relations with neighboring countries. This policy underlines a consultative, non-reciprocal and results-oriented approach to improving connectivity, infrastructure, development cooperation, security and people-to-people contacts. The 5S principle of neighborhood engagement – Samman, Samvad, Shanti, Samriddhi and Sanskriti – forms the basis of this […]
Scientists developed the world’s first 3D-printed brain tissue that mimics the functionality of the human brain. This technology is composed to revolutionize research programs, especially those dedicated to finding treatments for neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Understanding 3D-Printed Brain Tissue ↴ 3D-Printed Brain Tissue, also known as additive manufacturing, 3D printing […]
India’s National Women’s Day, celebrated on February 13, It also marks the 145th birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, the ‘Nightingale of India‘. She was Born in 1879, she was renowned for her poetry, covering themes of romance, patriotism and tragedy. Her worldwide recognition for her literary contributions led to the establishment of National Women’s Day […]
