Piprahwa Gems: Buddhist scholars and monks from around the world expressed concerns over the auction of ancient Piprahwa Gems which they say were widely considered to be imbued with the presence of the Buddha. The Piprahwa Gems denote the cache of jewels discovered interred in a stupa, or burial monument, in Piprahwa, located in present-day […]
Month: May 2025
SCALP Missile
SCALP Missile: In Operation Sindoor, SCALP missiles were reportedly launched from Indian Rafale jets to strike deep-terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK. The SCALP missile, also known by its British name, ‘Storm Shadow’, is a long-range, air-launched cruise missile. It is conventionally armed and used for deep strike missions against high-value, fixed or stationary targets. […]
Snow Leopard : In News
Snow Leopard: In News A group of tourists on a road trip through Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley had a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with one of nature’s most elusive predators, a snow leopard.It is a medium-sized big cat that resides in the rugged terrains of Central and South Asia. Scientific Name: Panthera unciaDespite a range of over […]
Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials
Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials: The Delhi Cabinet has approved a project to conduct cloud seeding trials aimed at addressing air pollution and water scarcity. Cloud Seeding: is a weather modification technique that enhances precipitation by dispersing chemicals like silver iodide, potassium iodide, or dry ice into clouds, serving […]
300th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar
300th Birth Anniversary of Ahilyabai Holkar: The Maharashtra Cabinet held its maiden meeting outside Mumbai in Chondi to mark the 300th birth anniversary (31st May 2025) of Malwa Queen Ahilyabai Holkar and to honor her legacy.Ahilyabai was born on 31st May 1725 in Chondi, Ahmednagar (Maharashtra), her father, Mankoji Rao Shinde, was the village head. […]
Punjab-Haryana Water Sharing Dispute
Punjab-Haryana Water Sharing Dispute: Punjab opposes the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB)’s decision to release an additional 4,500 cusecs of water to Haryana.Meanwhile, Haryana has threatened to move the Supreme Court to secure its share, escalating a decades-old dispute over sharing the water of Bhakra Nangal Dam. Haryana demanded 8,500 cusecs from the Bhakra-Nangal project—4,500 […]
RBI Slaps Penalties on SBI and Jana Small Finance Bank for Regulatory Lapses
RBI Slaps Penalties on SBI and Jana Small Finance Bank for Regulatory Lapses: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed monetary penalties on two banks — State Bank of India (SBI) and Jana Small Finance Bank — for deficiencies in compliance with banking norms. The action underlines the central bank’s strict approach toward ensuring […]
Uttar Pradesh Partners with World Bank to Launch UP AGREES & AI Pragya Initiatives
Uttar Pradesh Partners with World Bank to Launch UP AGREES & AI Pragya Initiatives: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in the presence of World Bank President Ajay Banga, launched two transformative initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and promoting digital skill development across the state. These World Bank-supported […]
La Prensa Honoured with UNESCO Press Freedom Prize Amidst Government Repression
La Prensa Honoured with UNESCO Press Freedom Prize Amidst Government Repression: Nicaragua’s century-old newspaper La Prensa has been awarded the 2025 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize. Despite facing escalating repression from the Ortega-Murillo regime—including arrests, exile, and asset confiscation—La Prensa has continued its fearless reporting, championing truth and accountability in a country where press […]
BrahMos Missile Production to Begin in Lucknow
BrahMos Missile Production to Begin in Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh will mark a historic milestone in its defence manufacturing journey with the inauguration of the BrahMos missile production unit in Lucknow. Set up by BrahMos Aerospace with an investment of ₹300 crore, this facility is poised to produce the world’s most powerful supersonic cruise missile. The […]
