Fossil of world’s oldest animal found in Bhimbetka
Researchers have discovered the world’s oldest animal fossil in UNESCO’s protected area Bhimbetka, about 40 km from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The fossil of the animal found on the roof of the auditorium cave of Bhimbetka is about 57 million years old. Its name is Dickinsonia and for the first time in the country fossils of this animal have been found. This was found by chance in the researchers at Jeevamsa Bhimbetka. International geologists who visited here last year were eyeing a fossil and they tested it internationally by taking a picture of it. It was discovered that this fossil belongs
Kiran Bedi Removed From Pudduchery Governor Post
Kiran Bedi has been removed from the post of Lt. Governor of Puducherry on 16 February 2021. In her place, Telangana Governor Tamilasai Sundararajan has been given additional charge. Kiran Bedi was appointed Lieutenant Governor on 29 May 2016. The President’s order in this regard will be applicable from the time he takes charge. Kiran Bedi has been removed from the post of Lt. Governor of Puducherry. This information is given in a statement issued from Rashtrapati Bhavan. It may be known that there was a long-running dispute between Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and Kiran Bedi over administrative hurdles.
Government of India announced changes in mapping policy
On February 15, 2021, the Ministry of Science and Technology has announced major changes in the country’s mapping policy. These changes have been made by the government especially for Indian companies. This will enable them to make significant progress in mapping and ultimately to promote and empower small businesses. According to an official release by the ministry, there is no need to restrict easily accessible items in the world and hence the geospatial data that was previously restricted will now be freely available in India. In a release issued by the Ministry of Science and Technology, it has been told
India’s First CNG Powered Tractor Launched
Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched the country’s first CNG-powered tractor on 12 February 2021. During this, he said that farmers will be able to save one lakh rupees annually by using CNG tractors instead of diesel. CNG tractors will reduce air pollution by 80 percent, while there will be no ban on driving them under the new emission standard and farmers will be able to run such tractors for 15 years. This tractor is jointly developed by ROMAT Techno Solution and Tomaseto Acile India. Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan were also present
Oscars 2021: Short film Bittu shortlisted for Oscars
India’s official entry ‘Jallikattu’ is out of the race for an international feature film for Oscars (2021) but the country is still competing in the short film category with its short film ‘Bittu’. For Oscar Award 2021, there is a tough competition between films around the world. The film Bittu has been shortlisted in the live-action short film category. The film has got a place in the top 10. At the same time, India’s official film Jallikattu in the feature film Foreign Language category has got disappointment. The Malayalam film ‘Jallikattu’ directed by Lijo Jose Pellissery has not found a
President Joe Biden cancels Trump’s emergency order on the US-Mexico border wall
US President Joe Biden rescinded an emergency order issued by former President Donald Trump on February 11, 2021 for the construction of the US-Mexico border wall. Biden stated in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that, “I have determined that the declaration of a national emergency on our southern border was inappropriate.” President Biden has announced that, it will be the policy of his administration that no American taxpayer’s money be taken to build this boundary wall. President Biden will direct a careful review of all resources that are appropriated or redirected to that task. At the beginning of
US announced ban on military leaders of Myanmar
US ban on Mynamar : US President Joe Biden recently announced a series of sanctions in Myanmar in the wake of the coup. Biden told journalists at the White House on 10 February 2021 that today I am announcing a series of actions and starting this by banning the leaders responsible for the coup in Myanmar. US administration has imposed restrictions on military leaders in Myanmar due to military rule in Myanmar. President Biden said that the United States will mark those people to be banned in the first round of sanctions this week. President Biden said that the US
Denmark to build world’s first energy island in North Sea
On 04 February 2021, Denmark has approved a plan to build the world’s first energy field island in the North Sea. This energy island will produce and store enough green energy to meet the electricity needs of 3 million European homes. This artificial island in the North Sea, which is still in its infancy, will be the size of 18 football fields. It will be connected to hundreds of offshore wind turbines and will supply electricity to homes and green hydrogen for use in aviation, shipping, industry and heavy transportation. The move to build this energy island has been taken
Reliance gets world’s first ‘carbon-neutral’ oil from USA
Reliance has ordered the world’s first consignment of ‘carbon-neutral oil’ from the United States. This step has been taken when this company wants to become a pure zero-carbon company by the year 2035. The US supplier said in a statement that, Reliance has received 2 million barrels consignment. Oxy-Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV), a division of US Oil Major Occidental, gave this carbon-neutral oil to Reliance. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Company operates the world’s largest single-location oil refining complex in Jamnagar, Gujarat, with a capacity of 68.2 million tonnes per year. The deal marks the energy industry’s first major petroleum shipment, for
Indian Railways to become world’s first pollution-free rail: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Budget has set a target to electrify all railway lines in the country in the next three years. With this, Indian Railways will become the world’s first pollution-free rail by the year 2030. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal gave this information. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that by 2023 all trains will be diesel free, due to which the entire country including Delhi will get relief from air pollution. He said that before the Narendra Modi government was formed, 40-45 thousand crores were invested in the railways every year. This year, the Finance Minister has announced to invest two lakh