World Health Day 2025: Every year on April 7, World Health Day is observed to increase global awareness of a varied range of health-related concerns.World Health Day is observed on April 07 every year. This day marks the anniversary of the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948 and has been celebrated since […]
Day: April 8, 2025
Ice Stupas – Artificial Glacier
Ice Stupas – Artificial Glacier: Farmers in Gilgit-Baltistan region have successfully used ice stupas, inspired by Ladakhi engineer Sonam Wangchuk, to overcome water shortages. Ice stupas are artificial glaciers shaped like cones that store winter water in frozen form. Named after Buddhist stupas due to their iconic dome-like shape. Water is diverted from nearby glacial […]
CAPTCHA Systems
CAPTCHA Systems: CAPTCHA systems are once again in focus as debates arise over their role in the recent surge of bot activity and digital security breaches, highlighting both their importance and limitations in today’s evolving cyber landscape. CAPTCHA stands for “Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart.” It is a human […]
Project Varsha
Project Varsha: India is set to commission its first dedicated nuclear submarine base, INS Varsha, in Andhra Pradesh in 2026, as part of Project Varsha, and plans to operationalise its third nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridhaman. Project Varsha A classified naval infrastructure project launched by the Indian Navy to build INS Varsha, a state-of-the-art nuclear submarine […]
Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025
Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025: The Lok Sabha has passed two key legislations- the Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024 and the Protection of Interest in Aircraft Objects Bill, 2025 aimed at strengthening the coastal shipping and aviation sector.It aims to promote cost-effective and sustainable coastal trade, by […]
Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025
Pondicherry Heritage Festival 2025: The 11th edition of the Pondicherry Heritage Festival kicked off with a vibrant display of culture, history, and community spirit in Puducherry’s Tamil Quarter. The event, marked by the ‘Veedhi Vilayattu’ (Street Games), took place along a stretch between Easwaran Koil and Anna Salai, transforming the area into a lively playground. […]
Government Set To Implement “One State, One RRB”
Government Set To Implement “One State, One RRB”: The Indian government is set to implement the “One State, One RRB” (Regional Rural Bank) policy to improve operational efficiency, reduce competition, and consolidate the existing 43 RRBs into 28. The Ministry of Finance aims to streamline the functioning of these banks by merging smaller, less efficient […]
Excise Duty Hiked on Petrol and Diesel
Excise Duty Hiked on Petrol and Diesel: Central Government of India announced an increase in excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹2 per litre each. According to a notification by the Revenue Department under the Ministry of Finance, the new excise duty on petrol is now ₹13/litre and ₹10/litre on diesel. Despite the duty […]
GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh
GI Tags for Nolen Gurer Sandesh: West Bengal has achieved a significant milestone in preserving and promoting its cultural heritage by securing Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven new products, including the iconic Nolen Gurer Sandesh and Baruipur guavas. This recognition will provide global recognition to these traditional items, boosting the state’s local economy and […]
Kazakhstan’s Major Rare Earth Elements Are Discovered
Kazakhstan’s Major Rare Earth Elements Are Discovered: Kazakhstan has uncovered its largest-ever reserve of rare earth metals at the Kuirektykol site in the Karaganda region, marking a transformative moment for the country’s mining industry and its position on the global resource map. With nearly one million tons of rare earth elements (REEs) and potential reserves […]
