Ground report

India announces sweeping changes to driving license rules effective June 1, 2024. Private institutions will conduct driving tests, easing the load on RTOs. Standards for trainers and training facilities are set, aiming to improve driver education quality

SJVN Green Energy (SGEL) has invited bids for 376.60 MW of solar PV modules for the GUVNL (Phase-XIV) project, with submissions due by June 11, 2024. The two-stage bidding process includes techno-commercial bids followed by a price bid, concluding with a reverse auction.

On World Biodiversity Day, Wildlife SOS celebrates impact of rescued elephants at the Elephant Conservation and Care Centre (ECCC) in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Since its inception in 2010, the centre has not only provided a sanctuary for over 30 elephants

World Bee Day, raises awareness about the essential role of bees and other pollinators in ecosystems and food production. This year's theme, "Bee Engaged with Youth," encourages young people to participate in beekeeping and conservation.

The South West Monsoon (SWM) winds arrived in the Bay of Bengal on May 19, 2024, three days earlier than the usual date of May 22. Previously, IMD had forecasted that the SWM would reach Kerala on May 31, a day ahead of the typical start date of June 1.

The soil composition of India is diverse, with seven main types of soil deposits found across the country. These include alluvial soil, black soil, red soil, laterite soil, desert soil, forest and mountainous soil

भारत में हाइपरटेंशन (Hypertension) को लेकर हालिया स्थिति अच्छी नहीं मानी जा सकती है। विश्व स्वास्थ संगठन ने यह अनुमान लगाया गया है कि भारत में चार वयस्कों में से कम से कम एक को उच्च रक्तचाप है, लेकिन, उनमें से केवल 12% का ही रक्तचाप नियंत्रण में है।

The Delhi-NCR region is in the midst of an intense heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 45°C at various locations. The IMD has issued a 'red alert,' signaling severe heat conditions for the region, prompting caution among residents.

In response to rising river pollution in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang district, locals and the Indian army have collaborated to address the issue. The deployment of a floating barrier in the Tawang Chu Nallah aims to intercept and remove trash.

A wave of gun violence struck Savannah over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and injuries to 14 others across five separate shooting incidents investigated by the Savannah Police Department. The violence unfolded on Friday and Saturday,