Association of Southeast Asian Nations: Indonesia and China have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with the Chinese Premier’s visit to Jakarta ahead of the ASEAN Summit reflecting growing diplomatic momentum. ASEAN is an inter-governmental regional organisation formed to promote political, economic, and security cooperation among Southeast Asian nations. Established in 1967 with the signing of the […]
Category: Current Affairs
Early Arrival of Monsoon
Early Arrival of Monsoon: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) declared the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala on May 24, 2025, eight days ahead of the usual June 1 date. This marks one of the earliest monsoon arrivals in over a decade, last seen in 2009. The Southwest Monsoon is a seasonal wind system […]
Madhubani and Gond Art
Madhubani and Gond Art: Artists of Madhubani and Gond art met President Droupadi Murmu under the Artists-in-Residence Programme – Kala Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Madhubani Art (Mithila Art): Originates from the Mithila region of Bihar; also referred to as Mithila painting. A folk-art form traditionally created by women on walls and floors of huts during […]
Breakthrough Prize Physics 2025
Breakthrough Prize Physics 2025: The 2025 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics has been awarded to major experimental teams at CERN—ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb—based on their findings from the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) Run-2 data (2015–2024).Often dubbed the “Oscars of Science,” the Breakthrough Prize honors transformative achievements in fundamental physics.Awarded by: Given annually by the […]
Biennial Election for Rajya Sabha
Biennial Election for Rajya Sabha: The Election Commission has announced the schedule for the biennial elections for the eight Rajya Sabha seats including six seats from Tamil Nadu and two seats from Assam.Rajya Sabha is the Upper House of Parliament, representing the States and Union Territories. It is a permanent body, and elections are held […]
Semi-transparent Perovskite Solar Cell
Semi-transparent Perovskite Solar Cell: The IIT Bombay researchers have developed a semi-transparent perovskite solar cell (PSC). It is layered over a traditional silicon-based solar cell, forming a 4-terminal (4T) tandem structure. The bottom sub-cell uses well-established silicon technology, while the top sub-cell features an indigenously developed halide perovskite semiconductor, enabling high light absorption and efficient […]
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme: The 38th Meeting of the Central Apprenticeship Council (CAC), chaired by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), recommended a 36% increase in stipend provided under the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) and the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme […]
Moringa
Moringa: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera, has had a global impact, especially in countries such as Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar on the African continent. Moringa is known as the “tree of life” or “miracle tree,”and is classified as an important herbal plant. Its botanical name is Moringa oleifera, and it is native to India, […]
INS Brahmaputra : Likely To Regain Seaworthiness
INS Brahmaputra: Likely To Regain Seaworthiness The Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Brahmaputra, which suffered extensive damage in a dockyard accident last year, is likely to regain seaworthiness by the end of 2025 and be fully combat-ready by mid-2026, senior officials said recently. INS Brahmaputra is the first indigenously built Brahmaputra-class guided missile frigate. […]
Charaka and Sushruta Legacy
Charaka and Sushruta Legacy: The Vice-President commissioned the statues of Charaka and Sushruta at Raj Bhavan, Goa and recalled their contributions. Charaka (around 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE), known as the father of medicine, served as the royal physician of Kanishka (Kushan Kingdom). He authored the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text of […]
