Geet Gawai
The Indian Prime Minister was welcomed with Geet Gawai during his state visit to Mauritius.
- A traditional Bihari cultural performance
- Inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Mycelium Bricks
Mycelium bricks promises construction industry to reduce its carbon footprint and become more sustainable.
- Bricks made from mycelia, the thin root-like fibres from fungi.
- Biodegradeble, fire-resistant, and insulating
- Offer a sustainable alternative to traditional construction materials.
- Challenges – not as strong as conventional materials like concrete or brick or steel, high cost, susceptible to moisture etc.
PM YUVA 3.0
Ministry of Education has launched PM-YUVA 3.0 (Young, Upcoming and Versatile Authors). About PM-YUVA 3.0
- An Author Mentorship programme to train young and budding authors (below 30 years of age)
- Objective – To promote reading, writing and book culture & project Indian writings globally.
- Implementing Agency – National Book Trust
- Selected books will be published by NBT and translated into other Indian languages
World Air Quality Report 2024
7th annual World Air Quality Report 2024 released by IQAir.
- 5 most polluted countries – Chad>Bangladesh>Pakistan>Democratic Republic of Congo>India.
- Delhi remains the most polluted capital city.
- Byrnihat(Assam), India was the most polluted metropolitan area of 2024.
- Oceania is the world’s cleanest region
ASTRA Missile
Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted test-launch of ASTRA missile.
- ‘Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile’ (BVRAAM)
- Designed and developed by DRDO.
- Range – 80 -110 km; Maximum Speed – Mach 4.5