Ammonia Gas Leakage: An ammonia gas leak at an ice factory in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, triggered panic among residents. Such chemical incidents highlight the recurring challenges of industrial safety and disaster preparedness in India. Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with a sharp smell, widely used in industry and naturally found in the environment and […]
Category: Current Affairs
Siachen Day
Siachen Day: Siachen Day (13th April) commemorates Operation Meghdoot, which marked India’s successful military control of the Siachen Glacier in 1984. Siachen is located at around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram Range, is the longest glacier in this range and highest militarized zone globally. The Saltoro Ridge, part of the Karakoram, lies southwest of the […]
What are Traditional Seeds?
What are Traditional Seeds? Traditional seed varieties are declining due to market preferences for hybrid crops, threatening biodiversity and climate resilience.Traditional seeds, also called indigenous, heirloom, or desi seeds, are native crop varieties that have been naturally cultivated, saved, and exchanged by farmers over generations. Unlike hybrid or genetically modified (GM) seeds, they are open-pollinated, […]
STELLAR Model
STELLAR Model: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) launched STELLAR, India’s first fully indigenous resource adequacy model, aimed at optimizing electricity generation, transmission, and storage planning across states.STELLAR (State of the art Totally indigenously developed Resource adequacy model) is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. Developed by […]
Telangana Becomes First State to Implement SC Sub-Categorisation
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 […]
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 […]
