S.H.I.N.E. initiative: The Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) organized a nationwide open day titled S.H.I.N.E. initiative. SHINE stands for Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers which is a nationwide student outreach Program. This is a unique initiative of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to ignite […]
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Sea of Galilee : Turned Red
Sea of Galilee: Turned Red The Sea of Galilee in Israel has turned red due to the bloom of Botryococcus braunii algae. Sea of Galilee is a large freshwater lake situated in the northeastern part of Israel. It is considered the lowest freshwater lake on the planet and the world’s second-lowest lake after the Dead […]
2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report
2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report: The 2024 Annual Groundwater Quality Report by the Central Ground Water Board’s (CGWB) reveals widespread contamination of India’s groundwater. With over 600 million Indians depending on groundwater daily this pollution has become a serious public health crisis, not just an environmental issue. Causes for India’s Groundwater Contamination Crisis: Unregulated discharge […]
India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War
India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War: India hosted envoys from partner nations to discuss progress on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Talks focused on trade, energy, and digital connectivity despite delays caused by the Gaza conflict. India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor & Gaza War: Launched: G20 Summit, New Delhi (Sept 2023). Partners: India, Saudi […]
India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory
India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. It Is A cutting-edge facility dedicated to preserving, researching, and utilising animal stem cells for regenerative medicine, disease modelling, and reproductive biotechnology in livestock. Located […]
Khelo India ASMITA
Khelo India ASMITA: The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was inaugurated in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, marking a major step towards affirmative action in sports to boost women’s participation. Khelo India ASMITA is A dedicated affirmative action sports initiative under the Khelo India programme to increase women’s participation in sports, focusing on grassroots talent development, especially […]
16th Lion Population Estimation Report
16th Lion Population Estimation Report: The 16th Lion Population Estimation report (2025) revealed that India’s Asiatic lion population has risen from 674 in 2020 to 891 in 2025. It Is A periodic wildlife census that assesses the population, distribution, and demographic trends of the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). Conducted By: Gujarat Forest Department Supported […]
Bank Credit Growth Slows to 1.4% in FY26
Bank Credit Growth Slows to 1.4% in FY26: Bank credit growth in India has slowed to 1.4% in FY26 so far, down from 2.3% in the same period last year, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest weekly statistical survey. Meanwhile, deposit growth has remained steady at 3.4%, compared with 3.5% during the same […]
KSFE Becomes First Miscellaneous NBFC in India to Cross ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover
KSFE Becomes First Miscellaneous NBFC in India to Cross ₹1 Lakh Crore Turnover: Kerala State Financial Enterprises (KSFE) has achieved a historic milestone, becoming the first miscellaneous non-banking financial company (NBFC) in India to record a business turnover of ₹1 lakh crore. The state-owned firm reached this figure in record time, doubling its turnover from […]
ICICI Bank Records Lowest Attrition Rate Among Private Peers for Three Consecutive Years
ICICI Bank Records Lowest Attrition Rate Among Private Peers for Three Consecutive Years: ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private sector lender, has emerged as the best performer in employee retention among major private banks for the third consecutive year. According to its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR) report, the bank’s attrition rate fell to 18% […]
