Nitrate: According to a submission by Central Groundwater Board, over 20% of groundwater samples collected in Delhi in 2023 had nitrate levels exceeding the permissible limit of 45 mg/l.Nitrate is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen. It is naturally found in air, soil and water. Plants and animals require nitrates for their survival and growth, […]
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Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Amid Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Amid Border Clashes: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt weeks of fierce border clashes marking a significant step towards de-escalation in one of the most serious confrontations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in recent years. The truce comes after nearly three weeks of intense fighting involving artillery […]
ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota
ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to develop a third launch pad at Shriharikota. The new facility is expected to be commissioned within four years. This step is crucial for launching heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.ISRO is developing a third launch pad at the […]
Gujarat Became a Tiger State After 33 Years NTCA Declares
Gujarat Became a Tiger State After 33 Years NTCA Declares: Gujarat has been officially reinstated as a tiger bearing state after a gap of 33 years. The decision was taken by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which has confirmed Gujarat’s inclusion in the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 following sustained evidence of tiger […]
K-4 Missile
K-4 Missile: India tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile called K-4, which is designed to hit targets 3,500-km away, from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighaat in the Bay of Bengal recently. Kalam-4 or K-4 Missile, is a nuclear-capable intermediate-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) designed mainly for deployment on Arihant-class submarines. Each Arihant-class submarine can carry four […]
Samudra Pratap
Samudra Pratap: The Indian Coast Guard inducted the first in-built Pollution Control Vessel (PCV), Samudra Pratap under the 02 PCV project of Goa Shipyard Limited. It is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. It is the largest ship in the ICG fleet, significantly enhancing the Coast Guard’s […]
Long-billed Vulture
Long-billed Vulture: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS), along with the Maharashtra Forest Department, successfully carried out the tagging of 15 long-billed vultures at Melghat Tiger Reserve. It is an old World vulture native to the Asian region. They are also known as Indian long-billed vultures due to their comparatively longer beak. It is a […]
PM-SETU Scheme : In News
PM-SETU Scheme: In News The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has invited industry leaders to participate in the PM-SETU scheme. Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched to strengthen India’s vocational training ecosystem. It aims to modernise the ITI ecosystem by upgrading 1000 government ITIs […]
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2025: President of India to confer the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) to children who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in diverse fields on ‘Veer Bal Diwas’. It is a prestigious national honour conferred annually by the Government of India. It is awarded to children for exceptional excellence in Bravery, […]
Haka Dance
Haka Dance: A Sikh Nagar Kirtan or religious procession in South Auckland, New Zealand, was protested in the form of a traditional tribal “haka” dance recently. It is a traditional dance of the indigenous Māori people of New Zealand. It is known for its powerful energy, fierce facial expressions (pukana), and physical movements like stamping, […]
