Haemorrhagic Septicaemia: Ten blackbucks have died in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur in Zoological Park due to suspected Haemorrhagic Septicaemia. It is also known as Pasteurellosis. It is a bacterial disease caused by certain serotypes of Pasteurella multocida. The two common serotypes of P. multocida associated with the disease in these species are types B:2 (in Asia ) […]
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Brain–Computer Interface (BCI)
Brain–Computer Interface (BCI): India is exploring neurotechnology and Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs) as strategic tools for healthcare, economic growth, and technological leadership amid global advances led by the U.S., China, and Europe.A Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) is a system that interprets brain signals and converts them into digital commands to control external devices such as computers, robotic […]
Japan : Major Earthquake
Japan : Major Earthquake A major earthquake rocked Japan’s northern coast and also the country’s meteorological agency recorded several tsunami waves. It is an island nation in East Asia, situated in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean. It is bordered by Pacific Ocean (East), Sea of Okhotsk (North), Sea of Japan (West East) and East China Sea […]
Saudi UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC)
Saudi UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC): UNESCO has added three more Saudi cities Riyadh, AlUla, and Riyadh Al-Khabra to the Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) in its 2025 update.The GNLC is a UNESCO-led international network that recognises cities promoting lifelong learning across all age groups through inclusive, accessible, and sustainable learning ecosystems.Established […]
Kīlauea Volcano : Erupted
Kīlauea Volcano : Erupted Fresh lava fountains recently erupted from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano nearly a year after one of the world’s most active volcanoes began its current eruptive phase.It is one of the world’s most active volcanoes.It is a shield-type volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Hawaii, Hawaii State, United States.Hawaii […]
Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Directorate General of Civil Aviation: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the Indigo airline a temporary one-time exemption from some Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots. It is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is an attached office of the Ministry of […]
Infrastructure Investment Trust : Update
Infrastructure Investment Trust : Update National Highways Authority of India received the Securities and Exchange Board of India’s (SEBI) in-principle approval for ‘Raajmarg Infra Investment Trust’ (RIIT) as an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT). It is Collective Investment Scheme similar to a mutual fund, which enables direct investment of money from individual and institutional investors in […]
Open Market Operations : RBI
Open Market Operations : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently said it will conduct Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities worth ₹1 trillion and a three-year dollar–rupee buy/sell swap of $5 billion to inject further durable liquidity into the financial system. OMOs refer to a central bank selling or purchasing securities […]
Shani Shingnapur Temple
Shani Shingnapur Temple: The Ahilyanagar police cyber cell recently arrested two Shani Shingnapur Temple Trust employees for allegedly diverting over ₹50 lakh each into their personal accounts by manipulating online applications used for booking pooja services. It is a Hindu temple located in Maharashtra. It is dedicated to Lord Shanidev, the popular Hindu god associated […]
Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC)
Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC): A new study by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) for the first time concurrently estimated the daily salt and iodine consumption levels of the adult population in India and examined the effect of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended salt intake levels on iodine levels. Established in […]
