WASP-127b : Recent Study Scientists recently detected ‘supersonic winds’ travelling at a speed of 33,000 km per hour on a giant gaseous planet named WASP-127b. WASP-127b is a large gaseous exoplanet, located in our Milky Way galaxy. It is approximately 520 light-years from the earth in a tight orbit around a star similar to our […]
Etikoppaka Toys : Praised In Republic Day parade
Etikoppaka Toys : Praised In Republic Day parade Andhra Pradesh’s eco-friendly wooden Etikoppaka Toys earn accolades at Republic Day parade. Etikoppaka Toys they are the exquisite wooden toys rooted in a 400-year-old tradition of craftsmanship. They originated in Etikoppaka village in Andhra The toys are renowned for their smooth contours and vibrant colours, coloured with […]
Fentanyl
Fentanyl: The US President Donald Trump said his administration was discussing a 10% punitive duty on Chinese imports as fentanyl is being sent from China to the US via Mexico and Canada. Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (for pain relief) and […]
Wetland Accredited Cities
Wetland Accredited Cities: Indore and Udaipur have become the first two Indian cities to join the global list of wetland accredited cities. Wetland Accredited Cities (WCA) is a voluntary accreditation scheme, which provides an opportunity for cities that value their natural or human-made wetlands to gain international recognition and positive publicity for their efforts. It […]
Enhanced Certificates of Origin 2.0 System
Enhanced Certificates of Origin 2.0 System: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has launched the enhanced Certificate of Origin (eCoO) 2.0 System. Enhanced Certificates of Origin 2.0 System is an upgrade designed to simplify the certification process for exporters and enhance trade efficiency. It offers several user-friendly features, such as multi-user access, which enables […]
Iron Age and and Urbanization
Iron Age and and Urbanization: A report titled ‘Antiquity of Iron: Recent Radiometric Dates from Tamil Nadu’, claims that use of iron in Tamil Nadu dates back to the first quarter of the 4th millennium BCE. The Iron Age is a prehistoric period that followed the Bronze Age, characterized by the widespread use of iron […]
Rat-Hole Mining
Rat-Hole Mining: The rat-hole mining tragedy in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, where nine miners were trapped after a flood in an illegal coal mine, highlights the persistent dangers of unregulated mining despite existing bans.Also, biomining is being conducted at the Koottupatha trenching ground in Palakkad, Kerala.Rat-hole mining is a primitive, crude, labor-intensive and hazardous method […]
PM YASASVI Scheme
PM YASASVI Scheme: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment addressed student beneficiaries of the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI) scheme on Republic Day 2025.Launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it provides financial aid for quality education to marginalized students.It is open to OBC, Economically Backward Classes […]
Essential Religious Practice
Essential Religious Practice: The Bombay High Court ruled that using loudspeakers is not an essential religious practice protected under Article 25 or Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution.ERP refers to practices integral to a religion’s doctrine, protected under Article 25. The judiciary determines ERP based on religious tenets.
Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival
Kathmandu Hosts Inaugural Pashmina Festival: The first-ever International Pashmina Festival cum Exhibition, organized by the Nepal Pashmina Industries Association and the Confederation of Nepalese Industries, attracted significant attention from consumers. The event highlighted the delicate, lightweight, and warm natural fibre obtained from the Chyangra or Pashmina goat. Nepal, a prominent producer of authentic Pashmina, showcased […]
