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 […]
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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 […]
PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update
PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update Under the PM E-Drive, ₹2,000 crore is allocated to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India. The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched to accelerate electric mobility in India through demand incentives and charging infrastructure support. It aims […]
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme: The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund scheme, which supports MSMEs with equity infusion, has invested around Rs 10,979 crore in 577 MSMEs as of March 2025 since its launch. The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund has been set up to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those […]
Niallia tiangongensis
Niallia tiangongensis: Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis on board the Tiangong Space Station. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated permanently crewed space station in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It represents the third and final step of China’s Manned Space Program. The […]
Santara (Sallekhana)
Santara (Sallekhana): Recently a three-year-old girl in Indore reportedly died after being administered Santhara by a Jain monk, bringing the ancient Jain ritual of voluntary fasting unto death back into public and legal discourse. Santhara or Sallekhana is a Jain religious vow of voluntary fasting unto death, undertaken to purify the soul and attain moksha. […]
