India has been declared free of Trachoma: In the ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme, the Prime Minister of India said that India has been declared free of Trachoma It is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes. It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat […]
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India’s External Debt Rises 10% to $736.3 Billion: RBI Data
India’s External Debt Rises 10% to $736.3 Billion: RBI Data: India’s external debt surged by 10% to reach $736.3 billion at the end of March 2025, up from $668.8 billion a year earlier, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This increase has also pushed the external debt-to-GDP ratio […]
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership
Radhanath Swami Honoured by New York City for Spiritual and Community Leadership: Radhanath Swami, a globally respected spiritual teacher and senior monk of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), was conferred with a New York City honour at a special interfaith event hosted at the Bhakti Centre. The recognition, presented by NYC officials, celebrates […]
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation
India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation: India and South Africa signed two agreements on submarine cooperation during the 9th Joint Defence Committee (JDC) meeting held in Johannesburg.These are bilateral institutional mechanisms established under the 2000 MoU on Defence Cooperation to strengthen defence ties.Relations are rooted in a shared anti-colonial struggle, with […]
Karnataka Bank MD and Executive Director resign
Karnataka Bank MD and Executive Director resign: Karnataka Bank’s Managing Director & CEO, Srikrishnan Hari Hara Sarma, and Executive Director Sekhar Rao have tendered their resignations, both citing personal reasons. The resignations, effective in July 2025, come amid the bank’s ongoing transformation drive. In response, the Board of Directors has formed a search committee to […]
Adamya Fast Patrol Vessel
Adamya Fast Patrol Vessel: ‘Adamya’ the first Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) under the eight FPV Project at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) was inducted in the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) in Goa. Adamya Fast Patrol Vessel is the first in the series of 8 being developed by the Goa Shipyard Limited under the prestigious ‘8 FPV […]
Salkhan Fossil Park
Salkhan Fossil Park: The Salkhan Fossil Park has been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites Salkhan Fossil Park is also known as Sonbhadra Fossils Park located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. It is nestled amidst the verdant embrace of the Kaimoor Wildlife Sanctuary and within the Vindhyan mountain range. It […]
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia: An actor has revealed that he’s currently dealing with multiple serious health conditions including trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a condition that causes intense pain similar to an electric shock on one side of the face. Cause: It affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries signals from the face […]
Skills for the Future Report
Skills for the Future Report: Union Minister launched the “Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape” report by the Institute for Competitiveness. Key Findings from the Report: Skill Level Distribution (PLFS 2023–24): 88% of India’s workforce is in low-competency jobs (Skill Levels 1 & 2). Only 10–12% are in high-skill roles (Skill Levels 3 […]
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances : New Study
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances : New Study Researchers recently discovered nearly 20 species of bacteria capable of breaking down Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). PFAS, also known as the Forever Chemicals, are a large chemical family of over 4,700 highly persistent, toxic, man-made, hazardous chemicals. They have been used in consumer products around the world […]
