East Timor Becomes 11th Member of ASEAN: East Timor also known as Timor-Leste officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). This historic inclusion took place during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where the country’s flag was raised alongside those of the other member states. The moment represents both […]
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RBI Launches HaRBInger 2025 Global Hackathon
RBI Launches HaRBInger 2025 Global Hackathon: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially launched HaRBInger 2025 – Innovation for Transformation, its fourth global hackathon, aiming to promote the development of secure, inclusive, and identity-driven banking solutions. The hackathon reflects RBI’s commitment to leveraging emerging technologies for the financial sector and enhancing trust and integrity […]
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025: The Indian government announced the recipients of the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025, the nation’s highest civilian honour for contributions to science, technology, and innovation. Instituted to celebrate excellence across diverse scientific fields, these awards aim to foster a culture of research and innovation in India.Vigyan Ratna (Posthumous) was given to Prof. […]
Notice to Airmen
Notice to Airmen: India recently issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a large-scale tri-services military exercise, “Ex Trishul,” to be conducted along the Pakistan border. Notice to Airmen, also known as Notice to Air Mission, is a notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure, or hazard, […]
National Unity Day
National Unity Day: Prime Minister of India will lead the celebrations of National Unity Day at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat’s Narmada Valley on October 31. National Unity Day, or Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, is observed on October 31st every year. This significant day commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a pivotal figure […]
Kopi Luwak
Kopi Luwak: A recent study revealed that civet-processed Robusta coffee, known as Kopi Luwak, differs significantly from naturally harvested Robusta beans in its fatty acid composition and total fat content, providing new scientific insight into the unique aroma and flavour that make it famous. Kopi Luwak, also known as Civet Coffee, is one of the […]
Leachate
Leachate: Environmentalists, wildlife activists, and locals recently sought immediate intervention by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change into the recurring illegal discharge of highly toxic, untreated leachate into the Aravalis. Leachate is a highly toxic and contaminated liquid usually generated from municipal landfills. This toxic liquid accumulates at the bottom of the […]
Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species
Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species A team of researchers from the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India recently discovered a new fish species named Pseudorhombus bahudaensis in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. Pseudorhombus bahudaensis is a new species of flounder fish. It was discovered in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. […]
Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Mahe Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC). It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi. It was named after the historic port town in the Union Territory […]
Project Arunank
Project Arunank: The Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day. Project Arunank has been implemented since 2008 by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh. The name of the Project has been conceived from the name of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. Objective is to provide vital connectivity […]
