Nyctibatrachus kali : New Frog Species The new frog species was discovered and named it as Nyctibatrachus kali. Nyctibatrachus kali is more commonly called ‘Kali Night Frog’. It was found in the Kali Tiger Reserve in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It was named after the nearby Kali River (the reserve is also named after […]
G7 Group
G7 Group: The Union External Affairs Minister met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Summit. The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies. It was founded in 1975 in response to the oil crisis. Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the […]
Shigellosis : Outbreak
Shigellosis : Outbreak An outbreak of shigellosis, or shigella infection has been reported in Kerala. Shigellosis is an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria. It is highly contagious, causes acute diarrhoea, and can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible. It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide. Humans are […]
Zojila Pass : Snow Avalanche
Zojila Pass: Snow Avalanche A massive snow avalanche has hit the Zojila Pass in Ladakh. Zojila Pass, also known as ‘The Mountain Pass of Blizzards’, is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway (NH-1). It lies in the Greater Himalayan Range. Avalanche is a […]
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026: The central government has opened nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026. It is a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The RVP seeks to honour scientists, technologists, and innovators whose work has significantly advanced India’s scientific landscape and contributed to national […]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior to mark 20 years of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized […]
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council: An inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society. It was formed by subsuming 14 Autonomous Institutes of the Department of […]
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile: The Indian Air Force is set to equip its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile, or ASRAAM. It is a European-designed short-range air-to-air missile built by the multinational company MBDA. The ASRAAM uses heat-seeking technology and is optimised for close-in dogfights. It operates on […]
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023: India has reported 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023 a nd with it placed his position among countries who have the highest maternal mortality burden. This numbers are coming rom the global analysis published in The Lancet. The study which is led by researchers from the Institute for Health […]
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): India’s unorganized sector workers will have the great chance to secure their future via the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme. With part of this scheme their saving as little as ₹55 per month and workers will get a fixed pension of ₹3,000 every month after the age […]
