Parker Solar Probe: On March 22, 2025 the Parker Solar probe made another attempt to get within 6 million km of the sun, considered a very small distance to be from the star On March 22, 2025, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approached the Sun more closely, reaching 6 million km from its surface. The probe, […]
Month: March 2025
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed
Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 : Passed The Parliament has passed the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024, aiming to strengthen disaster response mechanisms. Amendments: Disaster management plans: NDMA and SDMA will now prepare plans, replacing previous delegation to executive committees. Expanded functions of NDMA and SDMA: Periodic disaster risk assessments, including climate-related risks. Providing technical […]
Gold Monetisation Scheme : In News
Gold Monetisation Scheme: In News The Government of India has discontinued Medium-Term and Long-Term Government Deposits (MLTGD) under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) from March 26, 2025. November 2015, as an improved version of the existing Gold Deposit Scheme (GDS) and Gold Metal Loan (GML) Scheme. Allows individuals, institutions, and even government entities to deposit […]
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature
National e-Vidhan Application : Delhi Became 28th legislature Delhi recently became the 28th legislature to join the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA). National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) is an online platform designed to digitize the legislative processes of all state and union territory assemblies. It is a device-neutral and member-centric application created to equip them to handle […]
Global Energy Review 2024
Global Energy Review 2024: The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the Global Energy Review (GRE) 2024, analyzing trends in energy demand, supply, technology, and CO₂ emissions. Key Highlights of GRE 2024: Global Energy Demand Growth: Increased by 2.2%, with emerging economies contributing 80% of the rise. Rise of Renewables & Natural Gas: Renewables accounted for […]
Lyme Disease : New Study
Lyme Disease : New Study Scientists have discovered that the enzyme BbLDH is crucial for the survival and infectivity of the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection can lead to problems with the skin, heart, brain, and joints. It’s transmitted (spread) to humans through a […]
Samarth Incubation Program
Samarth Incubation Program: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched the ‘Samarth’ Incubation Program to foster innovation in Telecom and IT sectors by startup collaboration and attracting investments. It aims to support DPIIT- recognized startups developing next-generation technologies in Telecom Software, Cyber Security, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and Quantum Technologies. It will provide sustainable […]
Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: The FAO released the Third Report on the State of the World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture on March 24, 2025. The report highlighted alarming dependency on nine crops and threats to global plant genetic diversity. State of […]
Baalpan ki Kavita initiative
Baalpan ki Kavita initiative: The Ministry of Education has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita initiative” to restore and promote Indian rhymes and poems for young children. It is a national initiative to compile nursery rhymes and poems in all Bhartiya Bhasha and English focusing on culturally relevant themes for young children.Launched by the Department of […]
India’s First Indigenously Developed MRI Scanner
India’s First Indigenously Developed MRI Scanner: AIIMS New Delhi is set to install India’s first indigenously developed MRI scanner for clinical evaluation.The initiative aims to reduce dependency on imported medical devices and promote ‘Make in India’ innovation.The first fully indigenously developed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner designed for advanced medical imaging and clinical trials. Developed by […]
