Zagros Mountains: A geologist said that a hilly area surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is being pulled into Earth. Zagros Mountains is a major mountain range in West Asia. Scientists estimate that these Mountains were formed during orogenic episodes triggered by the sliding of the Arabian Plate underneath the Eurasian Plate during the Miocene […]
Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono: The Mount Dukono erupted which prompted the Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning. Mount Dukono is located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province. It is a complex volcano and one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, spewed a column of ash […]
Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is once again open for applications with the launch of round 2 of the pilot phase. After more than six lakh applications in round 1, round 2 offers more than one lakh internship opportunities in top companies across more than 730 districts in India. The […]
Electronic Personnel License
Electronic Personnel License: The Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Electronic Personnel License is a digital version of a personnel license that will replace traditional physical licenses for pilots. It will be securely accessible via the eGCA Mobile Application, ensuring a seamless and transparent process in alignment with the Government […]
Technology Adoption Fund
Technology Adoption Fund: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a new fund called Technology Adoption Fund. Technology Adoption Fund consists of a corpus of Rs 500 crore to support the growth of India’s space startups. This fund aims to accelerate the development of indigenous space technology, reducing reliance on imported […]
Climate Risk Index 2025
Climate Risk Index 2025: The international environmental think tank ‘Germanwatch’ has released the Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2025. Findings of Climate Risk Index 2025: Between 1993 and 2022, over 765,000 lives were lost, resulting in economic losses of USD 4.2 trillion. The floods, droughts, and storms were the leading causes of global displacement. In 1993-2022, […]
Majorana 1
Majorana 1: Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a Topological Core architecture, which aims to revolutionize quantum computing. It is the first quantum chip to utilize a Topoconductor (Topological Superconductor), creating a new state of matter beyond solids, liquids, or gases, but a topological state. It is composed of […]
First BioBank in a Zoo
First BioBank in a Zoo: India’s first wildlife bio-bank at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) is fully operational. Since its establishment in July 2024, it has collected DNA and tissue samples from 60 animals of 23 species, prioritizing endangered species.The biobank (frozen zoo) preserves genetic material from animals for conservation and research. This […]
India China Ministerial Meet
India China Ministerial Meet: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the need for stability in border areas.Resumption of the pilgrimage was a […]
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions
Rupee & Dollar Swap Auctions: RBI announced a $10 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction to inject ₹86,000 crore into the banking system.It is a tool used by RBI to manage liquidity in the economy and stabilize currency volatility. Banks sell US dollars to RBI in exchange for rupees in the first leg and agree to […]
