World Sanskrit Day 2025: World Sanskrit Day, or Vishva-Samskrita-Dinam, is observed every year to celebrate one of the world’s oldest and most influential languages—Sanskrit. In 2025, the day falls on Shravan Purnima (9th August), coinciding with festivals like Raksha Bandhan and Upakarma in different regions of India. The celebration aims to promote Sanskrit learning, preserve […]
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India’s Longest-Route Vande Bharat Express Launched on This Corridor
India’s Longest-Route Vande Bharat Express Launched on This Corridor: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Nagpur–Pune Vande Bharat Express, the longest-route Vande Bharat train in India, along with two other new train services. The flag-off ceremony was conducted through video conferencing, with Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis present at […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 7th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 7th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Inter State Transmission System
Inter State Transmission System: About 26 gigawatt of renewable energy (RE) projects are expected to be impacted with the end of waiver on inter-State transmission system (ISTS) charges provided for solar and wind projects, according to Crisil Ratings. It is a high-voltage power transmission network that enables electricity to flow seamlessly across state borders in […]
Legal Insanity
Legal Insanity: The Chhattisgarh High Court recently acquitted a man of double murder due to legal insanity, highlighting the importance of mental state in trials. It is a term used to describe a mental state that is severe enough to prevent a person from having legal capacity and excuses them from criminal responsibility. It is […]
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August, 2025. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti’s sub-scheme ‘Samarthya’, providing direct financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. It […]
Smithophis leptofasciatus : New Species Of Rain Snake
Smithophis leptofasciatus : New Species Of Rain Snake A team of researchers from Mizoram University recently discovered a new species of rain snake named Smithophis leptofasciatus. It is a new species of rain snake belonging to the genus Smithophis. The species name leptofasciatus is derived from Greek and Latin, meaning “narrow-banded,” referencing its distinctive dorsal […]
District Flood Severity Index
District Flood Severity Index: Researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar have developed a District Flood Severity Index. Key findings of District Flood Severity Index: Patna turns out to be number one on the index followed by many districts in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and in Assam. Thiruvananthapuram is number one in terms of flooding events, […]
Biochar
Biochar: The Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026, CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role. Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produced from agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste. It offers a sustainable alternative to manage waste and capture carbon. […]
Sunflower Star Fish
Sunflower Star Fish: Scientists have found the culprit of a mysterious disease which started killing off sunflower starfish in droves — more than 5 billion are estimated to have died since 2013 is a bacterium called Vibrio pectenicida. The Sunflower Sea Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) is among the largest and fastest sea stars in the world. […]
