First flowering and seed set of asafoetida (heeng) at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh: CSIR-IHBT reported the first flowering and seed set of asafoetida (heeng) at Palampur, Himachal Pradesh confirming its successful acclimatisation and domestication in Indian soil.Asafoetida (Ferula assa-foetida) is a perennial medicinal and culinary spice derived from the oleo-gum resin of the plant’s taproot. Known […]
Justice N S Sanjay Gowda Sworn in as Gujarat High Court judge
Justice N S Sanjay Gowda Sworn in as Gujarat High Court judge: Justice Neranahalli Srinivasan Sanjay Gowda has officially taken charge as a judge of the Gujarat High Court. Earlier serving in the Karnataka High Court, his transfer is part of the Supreme Court’s plan to bring diversity and better administration across Indian High Courts.Justice […]
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Launches UMEED Portal for Waqf Management
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Launches UMEED Portal for Waqf Management: The Government of India has taken a big step to make Waqf property management more transparent and helpful for the Muslim community.Union Ministry for Ministry Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, launched the UMEED Portal, a digital platform that aims to improve how Waqf properties are managed and […]
SBI Pays ₹8,076.84 Crore Dividend to Government for FY25
SBI Pays ₹8,076.84 Crore Dividend to Government for FY25: The State Bank of India (SBI), the country’s largest public sector lender, has paid a dividend of ₹8,076.84 crore for the financial year 2024-25. The dividend cheque was formally handed over to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman by SBI Chairman C.S. Setty on Monday, underscoring the bank’s […]
Nicholas Pooran Retires from International Cricket at 29
Nicholas Pooran Retires from International Cricket at 29: Nicholas Pooran, the explosive left-handed batter and one of West Indies’ most prominent white-ball players, announced his retirement from international cricket on June 10, 2025, at the age of 29. Pooran, a former West Indies white-ball captain, made the revelation via a heartfelt statement on his social […]
Thomas Cook Partners with Muthoot Forex to Expand Payment Network
Thomas Cook Partners with Muthoot Forex to Expand Payment Network: Thomas Cook (India) Limited has joined hands with Muthoot Forex, part of the well-known Muthoot Group, to make its travel and student forex cards available across India. This partnership uses Muthoot’s wide network of over 7,000 branches, including 43 specialized forex branches, to reach customers […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 9th June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 9th June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Neglected Tropical Diseases : In News
Neglected Tropical Diseases : In News 56 countries have successfully eliminated at least one NTD – demonstrating significant progress towards WHO’s global target of 100 countries reaching elimination by 2030. Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of conditions caused by a variety of pathogens (including viruses, bacteria, parasites, fungi, and toxins) and associated […]
Colossal Arsia Mons volcano
Colossal Arsia Mons volcano: NASA’s 2001 Mars Odyssey orbiter recently delivered a stunning new picture from Mars, capturing the colossal Arsia Mons volcano piercing through a dense layer of early morning clouds. Arsia Mons is a massive shield volcano located in the Tharsis region of Mars. It is one of the largest volcanoes in the […]
Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary
Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary: Maharashtra forest department recently partnered with Microsoft and the Centre for Youth Development and Activities (CYDA), Pune, to address socio-ecological challenges in the Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary. Tamhini Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located in the Western Ghats near Pune, Maharashtra. It covers an area of 49.62 sq.km. It has been […]
