Space-Based Surveillance-III Programme: The Union Government recently ordered the fast-tracking of the launch of 52 dedicated surveillance satellites under the SBS-III programme. Space-Based Surveillance-III Programme (SBS-III) was approved in October 2023, by the Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security to develop next-generation satellites over the next decade. It involves the construction and launch of 21 […]
Month: July 2025
Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries 2024
Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries 2024: The details of new Animal Discoveries and Plant Discoveries and new records were released by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently. The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI), the country’s premier institution for faunal exploration and research, publishes Animal Discoveries every year detailing the new discoveries […]
Altermagnets : Study
Altermagnets : Study Scientists have spotted a fascinating and previously unobserved electrical and thermal transport phenomenon in the high-quality single-crystalline altermagnet CrSb. Altermagnets are a newly discovered class of magnetic materials that enjoy the best properties of both ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. They do not show any net magnetism externally, but deep inside, their electrons behave […]
At Sea Observer Mission
At Sea Observer Mission: QUAD nations launched first-ever ‘At Sea Observer Mission’ to boost maritime cooperation. At Sea Observer Mission was launched by the QUAD nations i.e the Coast Guards of India, Japan, the United States, and Australia It aims to stride toward strengthening maritime security and interoperability in the Indo-Pacific, under the Wilmington Declaration. […]
Hul Diwas
Hul Diwas: The Prime Minister paid a heartfelt tribute on Hul Diwas (30th June), commemorating the start of the Santhal uprising and honoring the legacy of Sido-Kanhu, Chand-Bhairav, Phulo-Jhano, and other tribal martyrs who resisted colonial oppression.Santhal Hul was a tribal revolt and India’s first structured war against British oppression, launched in 1855, two years […]
Digital Fossil-Mining and Evolution of Squids
Digital Fossil-Mining and Evolution of Squids: Using digital fossil-mining techniques, scientists have uncovered that squids dominated ancient oceans 30 million years earlier than previously believed, shedding new light on their deep evolutionary history.Researchers digitally identified at least 40 species from two modern squid groups—Oegopsida (deep-sea squids) and Myopsida (coastal squids)—in 110–70 million-year-old Cretaceous concretions found […]
Ladakh Hosts Its First Astro Tourism Festival
Ladakh Hosts Its First Astro Tourism Festival: Ladakh marked a significant step in promoting science-based tourism with the successful conclusion of its first-ever Astro Tourism Festival in Leh. Organized by the Tourism Department of Ladakh in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), Bangalore, the two-day festival aimed to harness Ladakh’s unique natural advantages—such […]
SBI celebrates 70 years since its formation in 1955
SBI celebrates 70 years since its formation in 1955: July 1 marks a historic milestone in India’s financial landscape as the State Bank of India (SBI) celebrates its 70th anniversary. Established in 1955, SBI is more than a banking institution—it’s a symbol of India’s economic journey and a trusted partner in national development. From financing […]
Goods and Services Tax Day 2025
Goods and Services Tax Day 2025: Every year on July 1st, India celebrates Goods and Services Tax (GST) Day to commemorate the implementation of one of the country’s most transformative economic reforms. Introduced on July 1, 2017, the Goods and Services Tax subsumed multiple indirect taxes and unified the Indian market under a single taxation […]
Bank Lending to Industry Slows to 4.9%
Bank Lending to Industry Slows to 4.9%: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reported a significant slowdown in bank credit growth to various sectors, including industry, services, and personal loans. According to the RBI’s sectoral credit report for the fortnight ended May 30, 2025, bank lending to industry grew by only 4.9%, a stark drop […]
