Cook Islands: New Zealand recently suspended millions of dollars in budget funding to the Cook Islands, as the relationship between the two constitutionally linked countries continues to deteriorate amid the island group’s deepening ties with China. The Cook Islands are a group of 15 small islands that are spread over 2 million sq. km in […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Operation Sindhu
Operation Sindhu: India recently announced launching ‘Operation Sindhu’ to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran as fears of an all-out Israeli-American military strike on Iran increased. Operation Sindhu was launched by the Government of India to evacuate Indian nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation as a result of the ongoing conflict between Iran […]
Bajau Tribe
Bajau Tribe: Research has revealed that the Bajau’s spleens are, on an average, 50% larger than those of the general population, a natural adaptation that allows them to live longer and deep diver. The Bajau, also called the Sea Gypsies or Sea Nomads, come from the Sulu Islands region in the Southern Philippines. And because […]
Russell’s Viper
Russell’s Viper: Studies carried out in mice have demonstrated that two approved drugs — varespladib and marimastat — were effective in countering systemic and lethal effects of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) venom either individually or in combination. Highlight of the study: Phospholipase A2(PLA2), and Snake Venom Metalloproteinase (SVMPs) are two main components of Russell’s viper […]
Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project
Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach Project: Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, has embraced an eco-friendly transformation in waste management by deploying over 200 electric autos for door-to-door garbage collection which is supported by the Sustainable Cities Integrated Pilot Approach (SCIAP) project. The project aims to address UN-Habitat’s commitments to support the Government of India in promoting […]
Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy
Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy: Atmospheric science experts from across the world congregated at Nainital, Uttarakhand discussed the the importance of Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy-based observations from ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions for studies on the topic. Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy. It is a powerful analytical tool […]
ICRA Predicts 6.2% GDP Growth for India in FY26
ICRA Predicts 6.2% GDP Growth for India in FY26: ICRA has projected India’s real GDP growth for FY2025–26 to dip slightly to 6.2%, down from 6.5% in FY2024–25, citing a slowdown in merchandise exports and continued uncertainty in global trade dynamics. However, strong rural demand, supportive fiscal measures, and higher capital expenditure are expected to […]
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT
Anantha Chandrakasan Becomes First Indian-Born Provost of MIT: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has appointed Professor Anantha Chandrakasan as its next Provost, making him the first Indian-born academician to hold the prestigious position. A pioneer in electrical engineering and computer science, Chandrakasan will take charge on July 1, 2025, succeeding Cynthia Barnhart. In this […]
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025
Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025: The Sahitya Akademi, India’s national academy of letters and an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, has made a landmark announcement recognizing the extraordinary contributions of young writers to Indian literature. Under the esteemed leadership of Sri Madhav Kaushik, President of the Sahitya Akademi, the Executive […]
Padma Bhushan Conferred on Veteran Journalist Ram Bahadur Rai
Padma Bhushan Conferred on Veteran Journalist Ram Bahadur Rai: Eminent journalist and cultural intellectual Shri Ram Bahadur Rai was formally presented the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian award, by the Ministry of Home Affairs. The special presentation took place at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) office in Delhi, as Shri Rai […]
