Chandipura Virus (CHPV): Nine deaths, including two young girls from Rajasthan receiving treatment in Gujarat, have been confirmed due to the Chandipura virus (CHPV) outbreak. The Chandipura virus (CHPV) is an acute vector-borne pathogen belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family (the same family as the rabies-causing Lyssavirus). It is transmitted to humans via insect bites and […]
Day: July 27, 2026
Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)
Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM): The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Kusha Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Project Kusha is India’s indigenously developed, long-range air defence missile system. Often dubbed India’s indigenous answer to the Russian […]
Punjab Becomes First State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as Mainstream Subject
Punjab Becomes First State to Introduce Artificial Intelligence as Mainstream Subject: Punjab has become the first Indian state to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a mainstream subject from Classes I to XII under the Sarbat.AI initiative. Punjab has launched Sarbat.AI, India’s first statewide initiative to make Artificial Intelligence (AI) a mainstream school subject from Classes […]
The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report
The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset Report: The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) released its Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset, revealing that nearly two-thirds of global mining and metals processing facilities face high physical water risk. The Global Mining and Metals Water Dataset report represents the first comprehensive, cross-commodity analysis evaluating […]
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires
Brazil’s Amazon Records Historic Low in Forest Fires: Forest fires in Brazil’s Amazon declined to their lowest level since records began in 1985, marking a sharp recovery from the severe fire season of 2024 and highlighting progress in forest conservation. A delayed rainy season, reduced deforestation, and greater community vigilance prevented the spread of fires […]
Establishment of Fast-Track Courts : NEET Protest
Establishment of Fast-Track Courts : NEET Protest The Prime Minister of India announced the establishment of Fast-Track Courts (FTCs) to ensure swift and stringent punishment for individuals and syndicates involved in public examination paper leaks. This policy directive comes in response to the massive nationwide protests over irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. Subsequently, the […]
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme. BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme was launched for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country. It is designed to promote the development of the chemical industry across the entire value chain, including upstream, downstream and ancillary industries. The […]
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary : In News A 26-year-old farmer was critically injured in a suspected leopard attack in the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in the Balasore district recently. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Balasore District of Odisha. It is spread across the Chota Nagpur Plateau region. It is connected to Simlipal National Park through […]
Ceratocaudia antigua : a new species of long-necked dinosaur
Ceratocaudia antigua : a new species of long-necked dinosaur Scientists recently discovered a new species of long-necked dinosaur named Ceratocaudia antiqua in western India that possessed a unique, horn-like tail crest. Ceratocaudia antigua is a new species of long-necked dinosaur. It was discovered following excavations in the Kaladongar Formation of the Kachchh Basin in the […]
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law: India’s External Affairs Minister addressed the inaugural session of international conference of 60th anniversary commemoration of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL). United Nations Commission on International Trade Law is a subsidiary body of the UN General Assembly established in 1966. It is the core […]
