Reserve Bank of India Says 98.47% of ₹2,000 Notes Returned to Banking System: The Reserve Bank of India have announced that 98.47% of ₹2,000 Indian currency notes have been returned to the central banking system. ₹2,000 denominations notes were withdraw by the RBI three years ago. It marks the significant milestone in the India’s currency […]
AI in National Security Bureaucracy
AI in National Security Bureaucracy: In the context of national security, AI integration refers to the use of machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and predictive analytics to manage the cognitive load of statecraft.It involves moving beyond simple automation to creating second brains that can search institutional memory, draft complex legal communiqués, and simulate geopolitical […]
Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono: Mount Dukono in eastern Indonesia erupted recently, sending an ash column up to 1,400 meters above its summit. It is an active volcano located on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, Indonesia. It is a complex volcano presenting a broad, low profile with multiple summit peaks and overlapping craters. It is part of the […]
Leprosy : Notifiable Disease
Leprosy : Notifiable Disease Leprosy will be declared a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act, making it mandatory for all healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy to the District Leprosy Officer, the government recently. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria […]
Korowai Tribe
Korowai Tribe: Papua’s Korowai tribe, often labelled ‘cannibals’, is re-examined as myths fade, revealing a misunderstood culture shaped by isolation, conflict, and historical misrepresentation. The Korowai tribe is a group of indigenous people who live in the southeastern part of Papua, Indonesia. The tribe has unique cultural practices and a unique way of living in […]
DAMPE Satellite
DAMPE Satellite: China’s DAMPE space telescope recently made an observation on the acceleration of cosmic rays, such as nuclei of hydrogen, helium, etc., and found that the intensity of the cosmic radiation decreases more rapidly upon reaching a specific high-energy threshold. DAMPE (Dark Matter Particle Explorer), also known as “Wukong”, is China’s first astronomical satellite. […]
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary
Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary: Ten years after it was notified as an eco-sensitive zone (ESZ), a committee of monks recently demanded scrapping of this conservation status for the Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary that houses 54 lions so that all religious activities can be organized freely. It is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. It spans the […]
Whitley Awards
Whitley Awards: Indian conservationists Barkha Subba, Parveen Shaikh win Whitley Awards for conservation of Himalayan salamander and endangered Indian skimmer. It is often called as the “Green Oscars,” It recognises grassroots conservation leaders in the Global South. It is given by the UK charity Whitley Fund for Nature (WFN). It provides winners with £50,000 in […]
Hepatitis
Hepatitis: According to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026 India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths. It is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents. It is commonly the result of a viral infection, but there are other possible causes […]
INS Mahendragiri
INS Mahendragiri: The INS Mahendragiri was delivered to the Indian Navy at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. It is the sixth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A). It was designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB). It was built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL) Mumbai. These ships are configured with Combined Diesel or Gas […]
