New blood group system : Gwada negative France’s national blood agency, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) has identified a completely new blood group system dubbed as “Gwada negative” which is officially recognised by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).It is named EMM-negative and colloquially dubbed “Gwada negative” in reference to the Guadeloupean origin of […]
Day: June 23, 2025
INS Tamal : Set to commission
INS Tamal : Set to commission The Indian Navy is all set to commission its latest stealth multi-role frigate Tamal on 01 Jul 2025 at Kaliningrad, Russia. It is the stealth multi-role frigate belongs to the series of Krivak class frigates inducted from Russia over the past two decades. The ship’s name, Tamal, symbolises the […]
Unique Stellar Chemistry of Star A980
Unique Stellar Chemistry of Star A980: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bengaluru identified a rare helium-rich star (A980) exhibiting a rare chemical composition, challenging existing models of stellar evolution and nucleosynthesis.A980 lies in the Ophiuchus constellation, about 25,800 light years from Earth. It shows the first-ever detection of singly-ionized germanium (Ge II) […]
Operation Midnight Hammer
Operation Midnight Hammer: The US launched Operation Midnight Hammer, deploying B-2 bombers and bunker-buster bombs in a precision strike on Iran’s nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan), claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Operation Midnight Hammer is classified US military airstrike targeting Iran’s key nuclear facilities with precision weapons. Launched by: US Department of defence. […]
Subarnarekha River : Flash Flood
Subarnarekha River : Flash Flood Over 50,000 people were affected in Balasore, Odisha, after a flash flood in the Subarnarekha River caused by heavy rain and release of water from Chandil Dam in Jharkhand.The river originates near Piska/Nagri, close to Ranchi, Jharkhand. The name ‘Subarnarekha’ means “Streak of Gold,” linked to historical gold mining at […]
Nitish Kumar Announces 3X Hike in Social Security Pensions
Nitish Kumar Announces 3X Hike in Social Security Pensions: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a threefold increase in social security pensions, raising the monthly amount from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for the elderly, widows, and disabled beneficiaries. With Assembly elections due in October–November 2025, this is the first such hike since Nitish came […]
Insect-Based Livestock Feed
Insect-Based Livestock Feed: Indian researchers and ICAR institutes are scaling up insect-based livestock feed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and lower the environmental impact of conventional animal farming.Feed prepared from nutritious insect species such as black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers, used as a sustainable protein source for livestock and aquaculture. Developed by: Pioneered […]
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion: Bharti Enterprises’ space arm, Bharti Space Ltd, has committed an investment of ₹313 crore (approximately €31.4 million) in French satellite operator Eutelsat as part of the latter’s ambitious €1.35 billion capital raising initiative. The funds are earmarked for expanding satellite constellations and repaying debt, positioning […]
Gold Becomes World’s Second-Largest Reserve Asset After U.S. Dollar
Gold Becomes World’s Second-Largest Reserve Asset After U.S. Dollar: Gold has officially become the second-largest global reserve asset, surpassing the euro, as revealed by a recent European Central Bank (ECB) report. Central banks across the world have ramped up their gold holdings in response to persistent geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and concerns over the reliability […]
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries: India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). The milestone came during the ongoing Test against England […]
