Leprosy a Notifiable Disease : Maharashtra The Maharashtra government has officially declared leprosy a “notifiable disease.” Leprosy is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Mycobacterium leprae. It is also known as Hansen’s disease. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, eyes and other organs. It is a neglected tropical disease (NTD) […]
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds
Sambhar Lake : Influx Of Migratory Birds Sambhar Lake is witnessing an extraordinary influx of migratory birds this winter — a rise of nearly 40% compared to last year. It is the largest saltwater lake located in the districts of Nagaur and Jaipur in This saline wetland is elliptical in shape, with a length of […]
Alfvén Waves
Alfvén Waves: Researchers have made a major advance in solar physics by capturing the first direct evidence of small-scale torsional Alfvén waves in the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona. Alfven waves are low-frequency, transverse electromagnetic waves that propagate along the Sun’s magnetic field lines. It occurs in a plasma(or conducting fluid), resulting from […]
UNESCO Creative Cities Network : Lucknow has officially joined
UNESCO Creative Cities Network: Lucknow has officially joined Lucknow has officially joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) under the Gastronomy category during the 43rd Session of the UNESCO General Conference. It was created in 2004 to promote cooperation among cities that have identified creativity as a strategic factor for sustainable urban development. It was […]
US Orders Resumption of Nuclear Weapon Testing
US Orders Resumption of Nuclear Weapon Testing: The US President has ordered the resumption of US nuclear weapon testing after a gap of 33 years (1992), marking a major shift in global nuclear policy. The nuclear era began in 1945 with the US atomic tests and bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ending World War II, […]
GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite
GSAT-7R: India’s Heaviest Naval Communication Satellite The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched GSAT-7R (also known as CMS-03), India’s heaviest indigenously built advanced communication satellite, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota marking a major boost to the country’s space capabilities and naval communications. The CMS-03 was successfully launched using the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 […]
RBI Data on Household Debt and Asset Growth
RBI Data on Household Debt and Asset Growth: Recent RBI data (2024–25) reveal that Indian households are accumulating debt faster than assets, with annual liabilities rising 102% since 2019–20, outpacing the 48% growth in financial assets. The Reserve Bank of India’s financial accounts data track how Indian households build assets and accumulate liabilities annually, offering […]
Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025
Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025: The Ministry of Labour and Employment launched the Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 to expand EPF coverage and promote voluntary compliance among employers. The Employee’s Enrolment Scheme 2025 is a special one-time compliance window under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) to allow employers to voluntarily enrol eligible employees who were not […]
Swachh Survekshan 2025
Swachh Survekshan 2025: The Swachh Survekshan 2025 report, released under the Swachh Bharat Mission, has once again exposed the deep divide in India’s urban cleanliness efforts. While some smaller cities have made impressive strides in maintaining hygiene, several of India’s major metropolitan areas have failed to keep up. This year, Madurai has topped the list […]
SBI Joins India Bullion Exchange
SBI Joins India Bullion Exchange: The State Bank of India (SBI) announced its first gold trade as a Special Category Client (SCC) on the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX). The move, announced on 1 November 2025, is expected to reshape how gold is imported and traded in India, especially benefiting MSME jewellers through better pricing […]
