YD One: IIT Madras recently launched YD One, India’s lightest wheelchair. YD One is India’s lightest active wheelchair and the country’s first indigenously developed precision-built mono-tube rigid-frame wheelchair. It was developed by IIT Madras’ TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) in collaboration with the startup Thryv Mobility. It is fully customised for […]
Tanimbar Islands
Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve: An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Tanimbar Islands region. The Tanimbar Islands are in the Indonesian province of Maluku, at the end of the long arc of islands that stretches from Sumatra through Java, Bali, Lombok and down through Timor. These Islands are a group of […]
Aspergillosis
Aspergillosis: The blue rock pigeon — also known as Columba livia — has found itself at the center of a growing controversy due to presumed aspergillosis disease carriers. It is an infection caused by Aspergillus — a genus of mold that includes hundreds of species. The most common culprit in infections is Aspergillus fumigatus, a […]
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana
Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is first of its kind focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage […]
UN SDG Report 2025
UN SDG Report 2025: The UN SDG Report 2025, released at the High-Level Political Forum, warns that 35% of measurable SDG targets are stagnating or reversing, with five years left to 2030. UN SDG Report 2025: SDG 2: Zero Hunger Hunger affected 9.1% of the global population in 2023 (~713–757 million people). 2.33 billion people […]
Child Adoption Crisis in India : Report
Child Adoption Crisis in India : Report A new RTI-based report reveals a widening gap between adoptable children and prospective parents in India, with 13 families waiting per child, triggering concern over delays, legal bottlenecks, and policy inaction. Child Adoption Crisis in India: 13:1 Ratio (2025): For every 1 child legally free for adoption, 13 […]
97th Foundation Day of ICAR
97th Foundation Day of ICAR: The 97th Foundation Day of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. Major Initiatives Announced at ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Largest farmer-scientist dialogue, 500 research areas identified for region- and crop-specific needs. Field-Guided Research Agenda: Farmer-driven research priorities and […]
Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project
Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project: Gujarat became the first Indian state to launch a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to build a reference genetic database aimed at improving healthcare access for tribal populations.A pioneering genomic research initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 tribal individuals across 17 districts of Gujarat to enhance precision […]
Splashdown Landings : ISS
Splashdown Landings : ISS Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew returned safely after a 20-hour journey from the International Space Station (ISS), splashing down in the Pacific Ocean aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft.Splashdown is a space capsule landing method in which the spacecraft touches down on a water surface, typically the ocean, using […]
AI Appreciation Day
AI Appreciation Day: India observed AI Appreciation Day on July 16 to highlight the country’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence across sectors like healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.An annual event that recognizes the transformative role of AI in society, and acknowledges the contributions of developers, scientists, and policymakers in advancing AI for public good. Celebrated […]
