World Hydrogen Summit 2025: At the World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy outlined India’s initiatives to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen production. Green hydrogen is produced by splitting water into hydrogen (H₂) and oxygen (O₂) through electrolysis powered by renewable energy sources like solar […]
Sagar Mein Samman Initiative
Sagar Mein Samman Initiative: The Government of India launched the Sagar Mein Samman (SMS) initiative during the International Day for Women in Maritime, to train more women as seafarers, and to power India’s goal of a Global Maritime Powerhouse. The International Day for Women in Maritime, observed annually on 18th May by the International Maritime […]
World Bee Day 2025
World Bee Day 2025: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) celebrated World Bee Day 2025 with the theme “Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all,” highlighting the transformative impact of the Honey Mission. World Bee Day observed on 20th May, World Bee Day was established by the UN in 2018, to raise awareness […]
Weather Balloons
Weather Balloons: The US has reduced its weather balloon launches following budget cuts by the administration, causing concerns globally among meteorologists about the impact on weather forecasting accuracy. Léon Teisserenc de Bort, a French meteorologist, pioneered weather balloon use in 1896 and discovered the tropopause and stratosphere. Weather balloons are large latex balloons filled with […]
Energy and Climate Change Report
Energy and Climate Change Report: A joint analysis by CEEW and AEEE, published in Energy and Climate Change, reveals that India is on track to surpass its 2030 climate target of reducing emissions intensity by 45% from 2005 levels. Energy and Climate Change Report Published by: Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and Alliance […]
Mallakhamb : Showcased At The Khelo India Beach Games 2025
Mallakhamb : Showcased At The Khelo India Beach Games 2025 Mallakhamb was showcased at the Khelo India Beach Games 2025 in Diu, marking the first time the traditional sport was held on a beach setting. Mallakhamb (literally meaning wrestling pole) is an ancient Indian sport where athletes perform aerial yoga and gymnastic postures on a […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 24th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 24th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Keezhadi Excavations
Keezhadi Excavations: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has asked Amarnath Ramakrishna, the archaeologist who led the Keezhadi excavations, to resubmit his excavation report after revisions. The Keezhadi excavation site is located near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, along the Vaigai River. It is a major urban Sangam-era settlement, estimated to date between the 5th century […]
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder: According to the CDC (USA), the prevalence of autism has risen from 1 in 36 children (2020) to 1 in 31 (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by differences in brain development, affecting communication, social interaction, behaviour and learning patterns. Symptoms of ASD typically appear before the age […]
Charaka and Sushruta
Charaka and Sushruta: The Vice-President of India addressed a gathering during the unveiling of statues of Charaka and Sushruta at Raj Bhavan, Goa. Charaka, a court physician during the Kushan period, is considered the Father of Medicine in India. He revised the ancient Agnivesha Samhita into what became the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text of […]
