Nafithromycin: First indigenously discovered antibiotic The Union Science and Technology Minister informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin. Nafithromycin is an antibiotic which has been developed with the support of “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC). It has been brought to market under the trade name “Miqnaf”. It is the first […]
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Cape Verde Creates History with FIFA World Cup Qualification
Cape Verde Creates History with FIFA World Cup Qualification: Cape Verde has become the second-smallest nation (after Iceland in 2018) to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. This accomplishment has put the spotlight on this little-known Atlantic island nation, highlighting both its global sporting rise and unique geopolitical identity. While Cape Verde basks in global […]
Telangana Leads India in Mobile Phone Recovery via CEIR
Telangana Leads India in Mobile Phone Recovery via CEIR: Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering lost and stolen mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. As of October 16, 2025, the state has successfully traced and recovered over 1 lakh mobile phones, making it a national leader […]
Uruguay Legalises Euthanasia, a First in Latin America
Uruguay Legalises Euthanasia, a First in Latin America: Uruguay made history by becoming the first Latin American country to legalise euthanasia through legislation. The law decriminalises medically assisted dying for patients with incurable illnesses causing unbearable suffering, placing Uruguay at the forefront of bioethical and human rights debates in the region.While Colombia and Ecuador have […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th October 2025
Today’s Current Affairs:16th October 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Crew Escape System
Crew Escape System: ISRO has developed a cost-effective, single-stage Test vehicle powered by the Vikas engine to validate the crew escape system (CES). Crew Escape System is an emergency escape measure designed to quickly pull the crew module along with the astronauts to a safe distance from the launch vehicle in the event of a […]
Fare se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme
Fare se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme: The Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ Fixed Airfare Scheme. Fare se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme is aimed at giving passengers freedom from the stress of fluctuating airfares and promoting ease of flying in the country. Objective is to address this long-standing challenge by introducing transparency […]
Naying Hydroelectric Project
Naying Hydroelectric Project: An environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project is scheduled for November 12. Naying Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 1,000 MW hydropower project planned on the Siyom (Yomgo) river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh. It will be implemented by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). The project includes the construction of […]
Live Cases Dashboard of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System
Live Cases Dashboard of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System: The Union Minister of State for Law and Justice recently inaugurated the Live Cases Dashboard of Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) in New Delhi. It is designed to provide real-time data visualisation of court cases and offer an overview of upcoming hearings […]
Astra Mark 2 Missile
Astra Mark 2 Missile: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently announced its intention to extend the range of its Astra Mark 2 air-to-air missile to more than 200 kilometres. Astra Mark 2 Missile is a Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile. It is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). […]
