Karni Mata Temple: A recent viral video has once again brought global attention to one of India’s most unusual temples – the Karni Mata Temple, also known as the ‘Rat Temple’ of Rajasthan. Karni Mata Temple, also known as the Madh Deshnoke, is a prominent Hindu shrine located in the town of Deshnoke, 30 km […]
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Khangchendzonga National Park
Khangchendzonga National Park: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently rated Khangchendzonga National Park as “good” in its latest global review of natural World Heritage sites. Khangchendzonga National Park is located in the north of Sikkim. It is a part of the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR). KBR is India’s first “mixed” UNESCO World […]
Minuteman III Missile : In News
Minuteman III Missile: In News The US Air Force successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM, a test scheduled months in advance. The LGM-30G Minuteman III is an American-made Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). “L” in LGM is the US Department of Defense designation for silo-launched; “G” means surface attack; and “M” stands for guided missile. […]
Black-headed Ibis
Black-headed Ibis: A flock of rare White Ibis, commonly known as Black-headed Ibis, was recently sighted in the salt pan regions of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. The black-headed ibis, also known as the Oriental white ibis, Indian white ibis, and black-necked ibis, is a species of wading bird of the ibis family Threskiornithidae. Scientific Name: […]
National Technical Textiles Mission : In News
National Technical Textiles Mission : In News The National Technical Textiles Mission supported the development of Indigenous Thermal Testing Instruments for Protective Textiles in association with Northern India Textile Research Association (NITRA). It was launched in 2020 by the Ministry of Textiles to boost technical textiles in India. It was launched for a period from […]
Doha Political Declaration
Doha Political Declaration: The Second World Summit for Social Development, hosted by Qatar, concluded with the adoption of the Doha Political Declaration, earning wide global praise for advancing social development and aligning it closely with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Doha Political Declaration is the outcome document adopted at the Second World Summit […]
India Celebrates Sheetal Devi
India Celebrates Sheetal Devi: Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old para archer from Jammu and Kashmir, has shattered barriers by becoming the first para-athlete from India to be selected for an able-bodied national archery team. She will represent India in the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, this December, competing in the […]
PM Modi Launches NexCAR19
PM Modi Launches NexCAR19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched NexCAR19, India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy, aimed at revolutionizing cancer treatment. Developed through a collaborative effort between ImmunoACT, IIT Bombay, and Tata Memorial Hospital, with support from DBT (Department of Biotechnology) and BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), NexCAR19 positions India firmly on the […]
India’s Banking Giant SBI Reaches $100 Billion
India’s Banking Giant SBI Reaches $100 Billion: The State Bank of India (SBI) has achieved a historic dual milestone by crossing $100 billion in market capitalisation and ₹100 trillion in total business. This makes SBI not only the first Indian bank to achieve this scale but also a clear symbol of India’s emerging financial strength and the robustness […]
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’: China has officially commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, touted as its most advanced and modern warship to date. The induction ceremony, held at Sanya Port in Hainan Province, was attended by President Xi Jinping and kept under tight security. What sets the Fujian apart is its incorporation […]
