Mauritius Hydrographic Survey: The Indian Navy has successfully completed a hydrographic survey of 25,000 square nautical miles of Mauritius.INS Sarvekshak completed the hydrographic survey (mapping the ocean floor and sub-surface features), providing Mauritius with nautical charts to enhance its maritime infrastructure, resource management, and coastal planning.
Month: January 2025
15th National Voters’ Day 2025
15th National Voters’ Day 2025: The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) on 25th January 2025, marks 75 years of the Election Commission of India (ECI) and follows the successful 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, the world’s largest democratic exercise.Celebrated annually on 25th January since 2011 to commemorate the establishment of the ECI on 25th January 1950, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th January 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th January 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana : 10 Years Completed
Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana : 10 Years Completed This year marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana encouraging families to invest in the bright futures of their daughters, fostering a culture of inclusion and progress. It is a savings scheme launched back in 2015 as part of the Government initiative, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. […]
Raman Rajamannan : In News
Raman Rajamannan : In News Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, will participate in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. The Mannan is a scheduled tribe (ST) of Kerala. It is the only adivasi tribal dynasty with a kingship currently existing in South India. The life […]
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) will be celebrated across the country on 25th January. It has been observed annually on January 25 since 2011 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, i.e. on January 25, 1950 It aims to underline the centrality of the […]
Stargardt Disease
Stargardt Disease: Researchers from Switzerland say they have developed a gene editing technique that could perhaps help treat Stargardt disease. It is also known as Stargardt macular degeneration. It is commonly caused by changes in a gene, ABCA4. This gene influences how the human body uses Vitamin A. It is an inherited disease that leads […]
Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties
Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties: According to new research, antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill certain drug resistant-bacteria.The proteins can also improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics against resistant bacteria species. Antimicrobial proteins and peptides from oyster hemolymph can:Kill bacteria like Streptococcus spp., responsible for pneumonia, tonsillitis, and rheumatic fever. It […]
Boreal Forests
Boreal Forests: A study reveals that nearly half of the world’s boreal forests are undergoing major changes due to climate change, increasing wild fire risks and altering their carbon sink role.Boreal forests are warming four times faster than the global average. Boreal forests are transitioning to an open state (with sparse tree cover), reducing their […]
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. The report highlights rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure, driven by geopolitical tensions, outdated systems, and a cybersecurity skills gap, stressing the need for enhanced security and resilience.In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and […]
