Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Categorisation: The Telangana government has become the first in India to implement Scheduled Castes (SC) sub-categorisation, following the Supreme Court’s approval. On April 14, 2025—coinciding with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s birth anniversary—the state issued a Government Order (GO) enforcing the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalization of Reservations) Act, 2025. The […]
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Milkfed Launches ‘Veera’ Mascot for Verka to Boost Nationwide Presence
Milkfed Launches ‘Veera’ Mascot for Verka to Boost Nationwide Presence: Milkfed Punjab, one of India’s largest state dairy cooperatives, has unveiled a new mascot named ‘Veera’ for its flagship dairy brand Verka. The initiative aims to enhance Verka’s recognition and sales across India and beyond, mirroring the enduring success of iconic mascots like the Amul […]
India calls Second Overall in First ISSF World Cup 2025
India calls Second Overall in First ISSF World Cup 2025: India showcased a powerful start to the international shooting season, securing the second position overall in the first ISSF World Cup 2025 for rifle, pistol, and shotgun disciplines. The tournament, held ahead of the upcoming Paris Olympics, reflected India’s rising shooting talent, blending youth and […]
P. Sivakami Honoured with Verchol Dalit Literary Award 2025
P. Sivakami Honoured with Verchol Dalit Literary Award 2025: Acclaimed writer, retired IAS officer, and social activist P. Sivakami was awarded the Verchol Dalit Literary Award by the Neelam Cultural Centre, founded by filmmaker Pa. Ranjith. The award ceremony, held in Chennai, also included a cash prize of ₹1 lakh. The event was not only […]
Carlos Alcaraz Wins 2025 Monte Carlo Masters
Carlos Alcaraz Wins 2025 Monte Carlo Masters: Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz claimed the Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 2025 title with a remarkable comeback against Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti. Despite dropping the first set, Alcaraz dominated the remaining two sets, taking advantage of Musetti’s leg injury in the decider. The win marks his sixth ATP Masters […]
Mario Vargas Llosa A Noble Award Winner Passed Away
Mario Vargas Llosa A Noble Award Winner Passed Away: Mario Vargas Llosa, the renowned Peruvian novelist, essayist, and journalist, passed away on April 14, 2025, at the age of 89. A towering figure in Latin American literature, Vargas Llosa was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010 for his profound exploration of the structures […]
Neutrino Mass and the KATRIN Experiment
Neutrino Mass and the KATRIN Experiment: Latest update from the KATRIN experiment (April 2025) has brought significant advancement in particle physics. In its latest analysis, KATRIN has reduced the upper limit of the neutrino mass to less than 0.45 electron volts (eV). This is a significant improvement over its earlier result and represents a nearly […]
ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation)
ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation): The recent La Niña event in the tropical Pacific Ocean has officially ended, with the climate system now transitioning to ENSO-neutral conditions as confirmed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). ENSO (El Niño Southern Oscillation): ENSO is a significant climate phenomenon that involves changes in sea-surface temperatures (SST) […]
The Beijing India Report 2024
The Beijing India Report 2024: The Beijing India Report 2024, submitted on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995), highlighted progress on gender equality and exposed gaps in addressing the gender-climate nexus. Beijing Declaration & Platform for Action (1995) was a landmark global framework adopted at the Fourth World Conference […]
Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) Scheme
Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) Scheme: The Union Cabinet recently approved the ‘Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM)’ as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY). Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) Scheme is a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee […]
