Russell’s Viper: Studies carried out in mice have demonstrated that two approved drugs — varespladib and marimastat — were effective in countering systemic and lethal effects of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) venom either individually or in combination. Highlight of the study: Phospholipase A2(PLA2), and Snake Venom Metalloproteinase (SVMPs) are two main components of Russell’s viper […]
Month: June 2025
Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project
Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project: Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, has embraced an eco-friendly transformation in waste management by deploying over 200 electric autos for door-to-door garbage collection which is supported by the Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach (SCIAP) project. The project aims to address UN-Habitat’s commitments to support the Government of India in promoting […]
Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy
Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy: Atmospheric science experts from across the world congregated at Nainital, Uttarakhand discussed the the importance of Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy-based observations from ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions for studies on the topic. Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy. It is a powerful analytical tool […]
ICRA Predicts 6.2% GDP Growth for India in FY26
ICRA Predicts 6.2% GDP Growth for India in FY26: ICRA has projected India’s real GDP growth for FY2025–26 to dip slightly to 6.2%, down from 6.5% in FY2024–25, citing a slowdown in merchandise exports and continued uncertainty in global trade dynamics. However, strong rural demand, supportive fiscal measures, and higher capital expenditure are expected to […]
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position. A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on July 1, 2025, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart. In this […]
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025: The Sahitya Akademi, India’s national academy of letters and an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has made a landmark announcement recognizing the extraordinary contributions of young writers to Indian literature. Under the esteemed leadership of Sri Madhav Kaushik, President of the Sahitya Akademi, the Executive […]
Padma Bhushan Conferred on Veteran Journalist Ram Bahadur Rai
Padma Bhushan Conferred on Veteran Journalist Ram Bahadur Rai: Eminent journalist and cultural intellectual Shri Ram Bahadur Rai was formally presented the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The special presentation took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) office in Delhi, as Shri Rai […]
Centre Approves ₹2,006.40 Crore Assistance to Himachal Pradesh for 2023 Disaster Recovery
Centre Approves ₹2,006.40 Crore Assistance to Himachal Pradesh for 2023 Disaster Recovery: Himachal Pradesh’s post-disaster recovery efforts, the central government has approved ₹2,006.40 crore for reconstruction and rehabilitation in the wake of devastating floods, landslides, and cloudbursts during the 2023 monsoon. The assistance will be provided under the National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and was […]
India Ranks 71st in WEF Energy Transition Index 2025
India Ranks 71st in WEF Energy Transition Index 2025: India has slipped to 71st position in the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Energy Transition Index 2025, falling eight places from last year. The index, which ranks 118 countries based on their performance across energy security, sustainability, and equity, places Sweden, Finland, and Denmark at the top. […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 18th June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 18th June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
