Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026: The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.The court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in force while expressing concerns that the new rules were vague and capable of dividing society.The controversy stems from the […]
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BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds
BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds: The Economic Survey–linked outreach initiative BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds gained prominence after Union minster interacted with students at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.BHARAT SAMPARK – Engaging India’s Young Minds is a government outreach and engagement initiative aimed at connecting India’s youth, especially students of premier […]
National Commission for Women marks its 34th Foundation Day
National Commission for Women marks its 34th Foundation Day: The National Commission for Women (NCW) marked its 34th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, reaffirming its commitment to women’s rights and empowerment.The National Commission for Women (NCW) is a statutory, apex body of the Government of India tasked with protecting, promoting, and safeguarding the […]
Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)
Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection (CME): Astronomers have linked an intense geomagnetic storm that struck Earth in March 2023 to a Stealth Coronal Mass Ejection (CME)—a faint solar eruption with no obvious warning signals.Stealth Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) are solar eruptions that lack clear low-coronal signatures, such as solar flares, X-ray bursts, or strong radio emissions.Unlike […]
New Consumer Price Index (CPI) series
New Consumer Price Index (CPI) series: The Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released details of a new Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, revising the base year from 2011–12 to 2023–24 and cutting the weight of food and beverages from ~46% to ~37%.The new CPI series is an updated framework for measuring […]
New START nuclear treaty
New START nuclear treaty: The New START nuclear treaty, the last remaining arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, is set to expire on 5 February 2026, with no successor treaty in place.The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is a bilateral nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia […]
UAE central bank approves first USD-backed stable coin
UAE central bank approves first USD-backed stable coin: The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has approved the first USD-backed stable coin (USDU) under its Payment Token Services Regulation, marking a major step in regulating digital assets.A USD-backed stablecoin is a cryptocurrency pegged 1:1 to the US dollar, designed to maintain price stability while […]
Diplocentrum papillosum : New orchid species
Diplocentrum papillosum: New orchid species A new orchid species named Diplocentrum papillosum has been recently discovered in Kanthalloor, Marayoor, in the Idukki district, Kerala. It is a new species of orchid. It was discovered in the Idukki district, Kerala. Belonging to the Diplocentrum genus, which is found only in the southern ranges of the […]
Exercise Agni Pariksha
Exercise Agni Pariksha: The Indian Army and Indo-Tibetan Border Police recently conducted Agni Pariksha in Arunachal Pradesh to enhance joint combat capabilities. It is a joint training exercise involving personnel from the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Location: Arunachal Pradesh This first-of-its-kind initiative aimed to enhance inter-force combat synergy and operational integration. […]
Zapotec Civilization
Zapotec Civilization: Archaeologists in Mexico recently discovered a 1,400-year-old tomb from the Zapotec culture that features well-preserved details, including a sculpture of a wide-eyed owl with a man in its beak, multicolored murals and calendrical carvings. The Zapotec civilization thrived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico, characterized by its high elevation and reliance on irrigation […]
