Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains: New data published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains (GSM) were formed over 500 million years ago, during the assembly of the Gondwana supercontinent. The Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains are a completely buried mountain range beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, located at its highest point. These mountains […]
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Oxygen Electrocatalysis : Study
Oxygen Electrocatalysis : Study Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a novel iron-doped catalyst aimed at improving oxygen-related electrocatalytic reactions. Oxygen electrocatalysis is a fundamental process in clean energy technologies such as: Water splitting for hydrogen production, […]
India recently extended financial support to the Maldives
India recently extended financial support to the Maldives: India recently extended financial support to the Maldives by renewing a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for another year through the State Bank of India (SBI).A T-Bill is a short-term debt instrument issued by the Indian government through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The primary objective of […]
Wadge Bank
Wadge Bank: Fishermen in Kanyakumari oppose the Union government’s proposed hydrocarbon exploration project at Wadge Bank under Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), fearing it will harm their livelihoods and the ecologically sensitive marine area.Wadge Bank is a submarine plateau in the Indian Ocean, located 80 km off Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), lying in India’s Exclusive […]
Afrikaners – Africa’s White Tribe
Afrikaners – Africa’s White Tribe: The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees to the United States.Afrikaners are a white ethnic group native to South Africa, shaped through ethnogenesis on African soil, and are often referred to as “Africa’s White Tribe” due to their deep-rooted historical presence since the 17th […]
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years: India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years, prompting experts like to advocate for a stable EPR floor price to formalise recycling and curb environmental and economic losses. E-waste refers to discarded electronic products (mobiles, laptops, TVs, etc.) containing toxic and precious metals. India generated […]
India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen
India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen: step toward sustainable development and technological innovation, India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). With a joint funding of approximately ₹391 crore (~€41 million), the two coordinated research […]
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has withdrawn the security clearance of Celebi and its affiliate companies
Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has withdrawn the security clearance of Celebi and its affiliate companies: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has revoked the security clearance of M/s Celebi and its associated companies. The decision, announced by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu, reflects the government’s unwavering stance that public safety and national […]
Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden
Anurag Bhushan Appointed as India’s Ambassador to Sweden: India has appointed Anurag Bhushan, a seasoned Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1995 batch, as the next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden. The appointment signals India’s strategic commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations with Sweden—a key partner in areas like clean energy, technology, […]
Srihari LR Becomes India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster
Srihari LR Becomes India’s 86th Chess Grandmaster: India has earned its 86th chess Grandmaster, as 19-year-old Srihari LR from Chennai secured his third and final Grandmaster norm at the Asian Individual Men’s Chess Championship held in Al-Ain, UAE. With this feat, India continues to solidify its status as a rising chess powerhouse.Srihari LR’s confirmation as […]
