MXene: The IIT Guwahati research team developed a MXene-based catalyst that can both produce hydrogen efficiently from water and act as a photocatalyst for desalination. MXene are a group of two-dimensional materials first discovered in 2011. They are made from a bulk crystal called MAX. They have the general formula of Mn+1XnTx, where M is […]
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Melanoma
Melanoma: A recent study led by scientists at the U.S. National Institutes of Health reported that cholesterol in the membrane around the cell nucleus helps in spreading melanoma. Melanoma is a kind of skin cancer that starts in the melanocytes. Melanocytes are cells that make the pigment that gives skin its color. The pigment is […]
Statehood and 6th Schedule Demand in Ladakh
Statehood and 6th Schedule Demand in Ladakh: Protests were organised in Leh and Kargil demanding full statehood for Ladakh, 6th schedule status, dedicated Public Services Commission (PSC) and 2 Parliamentary seats for Ladakh.The protests were jointly organised by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to protect local land and cultural […]
Jnanpith Award 2025
Jnanpith Award 2025: Tamil lyricist and author R. Vairamuthu has been selected for the Jnanpith Award for the year 2025. Jnanpith Award is the highest literary honour of India, given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages. It was instituted in 1961. The prize carries a cash prize of Rs 11 […]
India’s Defence Forces Vision 2047
India’s Defence Forces Vision 2047: The Defence Minister of India unveiled the “Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military”. Prepared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, this vision document outlines a comprehensive strategy to transform the Indian military into an integrated, agile, and multi-domain force by the centenary of India’s independence. […]
Sharansthli Initiative
Sharansthli Initiative: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, distributed compassionate appointment letters to 50 next of kin of terrorism victims under the Sharansthli initiative in Srinagar. Sharansthli is a rehabilitation initiative of the Jammu & Kashmir administration aimed at supporting families of victims who lost their lives due to terrorism. Under the programme, compassionate […]
NavIC’s Atomic Clock Failure
NavIC’s Atomic Clock Failure: ISRO recently reported that the atomic clock on the IRNSS-1F satellite has failed, reducing the number of functional positioning satellites in the NavIC constellation. An atomic clock is an ultra-precise timekeeping device that uses the vibrations of atoms (usually Rubidium or Cesium) to measure time. In navigation satellites, these clocks are […]
The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System
The Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System: The Indian Army has operationalized its seventh Pinaka regiment and is currently raising an eighth, with plans to reach ten regiments by next year. Pinaka is an indigenous, multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) system capable of firing a salvo of 12 rockets in under 44 seconds. It is a […]
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974: The U.S. government has launched two major Section 301 investigations against India and several other nations to probe allegations of excess manufacturing capacity and forced labor. Section 301 is a powerful U.S. trade law that grants the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) the authority […]
Sujal Gaon ID
Sujal Gaon ID: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for mapping rural piped water supply schemes across India. Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier assigned to each rural piped drinking water supply scheme in India. It enables digital mapping of rural water supply […]
