Operation Brahma: After a devastating earthquake ravaged Myanmar recently, India initiated its relief and rescue efforts in the country under the banner ‘Operation Brahma’.It is India’s humanitarian mission launched in response to the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28, 2025. The massive earthquake that devastated Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand killed over 1,600 […]
Kasampatty Sacred Grove
Kasampatty Sacred Grove: The Tamil Nadu government recently notified Kasampatty (Veera Kovil) sacred grove as a Biodiversity Heritage Site. The Kasampatti Sacred Grove, also known as Veera Kovil Sacred Grove, is a revered ecological and cultural site located in Kasampatti village, Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. Spanning 4.97 hectares near the Alagarmalai Reserve Forest, this grove […]
Future Circular Collider
Future Circular Collider: Plans for the Future Circular Collider (FCC), a proposed $30 billion project by CERN, have led to significant divisions within the scientific community. Project scope is a 91 km circular tunnel beneath the Swiss-French border, designed to accelerate and collide particles at unprecedented energies. Purpose is to generate Higgs bosons in large […]
Amur Tigers
Amur Tigers: A recent study published in Oryx highlights the alarming rise in tiger roadkill incidents, which could impact their long-term survival. Scientific name: Panthera tigris altaica Common name: Amur Tiger / Siberian Tiger IUCN red list status: Endangered Estimated 265–486 (2022) in Russia, with a small number in China & possibly North Korea Primarily […]
Frankincense-Producing Trees : Risk Of Extinction
Frankincense-Producing Trees : Risk Of Extinction The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has issued a warning that Frankincense-producing trees (Boswellia species) are at risk of extinction. Five species on Socotra Island (Yemen) have moved from Vulnerable to Endangered, one species is now Critically Endangered and three others have been assessed as Critically Endangered […]
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit: ISRO’s Breakthrough in Semi-Cryogenic Engine Development for LVM3 ISRO has achieved a breakthrough in developing a semi-cryogenic engine (liquid oxygen/kerosene engine) with a high thrust of 2,000 kN (kilonewtons). The first successful hot test of the Engine Power Head Test Article (PHTA) was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex, Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. […]
Gene Bank
Gene Bank: Government to set up second National Gene Bank to ensure future food security. The Government of India has announced the establishment of the Second National Gene Bank to conserve 10 lakh crop germplasm for ensuring future food and nutritional security. This initiative is part of the “Investing in Innovations” theme of the Union […]
BIMSTEC : Indian Prime Minister will visit for 6th BIMSTEC Summit
BIMSTEC : Indian Prime Minister will visit for 6th BIMSTEC Summit The Indian Prime Minister will visit Bangkok, Thailand, from April 3-4, 2025, to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit and hold discussions with the Thai PM.BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) is a regional multilateral organization that connects South […]
IAEA Backs India’s NSG Bid via MECR
IAEA Backs India’s NSG Bid via MECR: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has backed India’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a key body within the 4 major Multilateral Export Control Regimes (MECR).MECR are voluntary frameworks aimed at preventing the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) and restricting the transfer of sensitive […]
India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) Rises
India’s Current Account Deficit (CAD) Rises: India’s current account deficit (CAD) widened to $11.5 billion (1.1% of GDP) in Q3 FY25 (Oct-Dec 2024) due to a higher merchandise trade deficit, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). However, CAD moderated from $16.7 billion (1.8% of GDP) in Q2 FY25. Foreign exchange reserves have increased […]
