Flareless Coronal Mass Ejection: Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) observed a flareless coronal mass ejection (CME) using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) onboard Aditya-L1.Mission launched in: September 2, 2023,Developed by: ISRO, with contributions from Indian academic institutions. India’s first solar observation mission positioned at Lagrange Point 1 (L1),Distance from Earth:5 million […]
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Mumbai Indians Won The Womens Premier League 2025 Final
Mumbai Indians Won The Womens Premier League 2025 Final: Mumbai Indians secured their second WPL title in three seasons, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in the thrilling final. Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in the WPL 2025 final on Saturday, securing their second title. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led the charge with […]
India Tops Medal Tally at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025
India Tops Medal Tally at World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025: India finished on top of the medal tally at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 held in New Delhi, winning a total of 134 medals, including 45 gold, 40 silver, and 49 bronze. This event marked India’s first time hosting an international para-athletics […]
Valueattics Reinsurance Becomes India’s First Private Reinsurer
Valueattics Reinsurance Becomes India’s First Private Reinsurer: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) granted Valueattics Reinsurance, backed by Prem Watsa and Kamesh Goyal, the first private reinsurance license in India. This development marks a significant step towards fostering competition in the reinsurance sector, ending GIC Re’s monopoly that has existed since 1972. […]
The IRDAI has reaffirmed LIC, New India Assurance, and GIC Re as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for the year 2024-25
The IRDAI has reaffirmed LIC, New India Assurance, and GIC Re as Domestic Systemically Important Insurers (D-SIIs) for the year 2024-25: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has once again designated Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), The New India Assurance Company, and General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC Re) as Domestic […]
Empowering Women PRIs Leaders
Empowering Women PRIs Leaders: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched two key initiatives — Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan and Model Women-Friendly Gram Panchayats (MWFGP) — to promote gender-sensitive governance and empower Women Elected Representatives (WERs) in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs).Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan A nationwide capacity-building initiative for Women Elected Representatives (WERs) of PRIs. Strengthen leadership […]
Great Nicobar Island
Great Nicobar Island: The proposed Rs 80,000 crore mega infrastructure project on Great Nicobar Island (GNI) has raised serious concerns among environmental activists. The project, spearheaded by NITI Aayog, includes a transshipment terminal in Galathea Bay, an greenfield airport, a greenfield township, and a tourism project with a gas-powered plant. The project will destroy 130 […]
Seagrass Conservation
Seagrass Conservation: A study in Nature reports that seagrasses are declining at a rate of 1–2% annually, with nearly 5% of species endangered due to human activities, highlighting the need to protect 30% of seagrass by 2030 to preserve biodiversity. Seagrasses are submerged, flowering marine aquatic plants that grow in shallow coastal waters such as […]
Decline in MPLADS Funds
Decline in MPLADS Funds: The latest data by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) indicates a decline in the total funds released by the central government for the 17th Lok Sabha (2019-2024) compared to the 16th Lok Sabha (2014-2019). Key Highlights of the MoSPI […]
Solar Maximum Spurs Solar Missions
Solar Maximum Spurs Solar Missions: NASA’s PUNCH mission, aimed at studying the Sun’s corona, is the third major solar mission since 2023, reflecting a rise in solar missions linked to the solar cycle, which is nearing its solar maximum. The solar cycle is an 11-year period during which the Sun’s magnetic field flips, causing the […]
