INSV Kaundinya: The Indian Navy has inducted the INSV Kaundinya, a reconstructed 5th-century stitched ship based on depictions found in the Ajanta Cave paintings. This initiative was launched in July 2023 under a tripartite agreement involving the Ministry of Culture, the Indian Navy, and Hodi Innovations. The Ministry of Culture funded the ship as a […]
Day: May 24, 2025
Kakapo : Critically Endangered
Kakapo : Critically Endangered A team of researchers from Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany), New Zealand’s Department of Conservation, Kakapo Recovery, and the University of Otago have successfully implemented artificial insemination (AI) to help breed the critically endangered Kākāpō. The Kakapo is the largest flightless parrot in the world, native to New Zealand. It is […]
Liquid Carbon
Liquid Carbon: Scientists have for the first time observed the atomic structure of liquid carbon using the high-power DIPOLE 100-X laser and ultrashort X-ray pulses from the European XFEL (X-ray Free Electron Laser) in Germany. Major Findings of the Study Liquid carbon has a water-like structure, with four nearest atomic neighbours, resembling the structure of […]
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) Portal: Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering stolen and lost mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. It was developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, to track lost or stolen mobile phones. It acts as a central database […]
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025
International Day for Biological Diversity 2025: To raise a reminder of the pressing need to take action and protect biodiversity, International Day for Biological Diversity is commemorated on May 22 every year. Celebrated each year on May 22, IDB aims to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. IDB 2025 Theme: This year’s theme “Harmony […]
Golden Dome
Golden Dome: US President Donald Trump announced the final design selection for the ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence shield. Golden Dome is a proposed next-gen missile defence system integrating space-based and terrestrial technologies. Conceptualized as a strategic shield for intercepting ballistic and hypersonic missiles at launch. Launched By: Announced by Donald Trump in January 2025, under […]
16th Asiatic Lion Census
16th Asiatic Lion Census: Gujarat Chief Minister announced the completion of the 16th Asiatic Lion Population Census, reporting a population of 891 lions. 16th Asiatic Lion Census Conducted By: Gujarat Forest Department under the supervision of the State Wildlife Division. Total Lion Population: 891 lions, including 196 adult males and rest include females, sub-adults, and […]
WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma
WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma: India has officially received the WHO Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. India is now the third country in WHO South-East Asia Region (after Nepal and Myanmar) to eliminate trachoma. Trachoma is a contagious bacterial eye disease […]
Operation Abhyaas
Operation Abhyaas: Operation Abhyaas, a large-scale civil defence preparedness drill, was recently held in several places in India as directed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to assess emergency response readiness amid heightened national security concerns.A multi-agency civil defence exercise conducted to simulate coordinated emergency responses, especially in urban areas during crises like blackouts, […]
Bengaluru Urban Flooding
Bengaluru Urban Flooding: Bengaluru witnessed over 130 mm rainfall in just 12 hours, leading to severe urban flooding that left 3 dead, 500 homes inundated, and major roads, underpasses, and lakes overwhelmed.Urban flooding refers to the overflow of water in densely built environments due to poor drainage and excessive rainfall. Unlike rural floods, it occurs […]
