Biju Patnaik Memorial Unveiled in Delhi for Battle of Stalingrad Contribution: Russia honoured the legendary Indian leader and aviator Biju Patnaik by inaugurating a memorial plaque at its embassy in New Delhi, recognizing his contributions during the historic Battle of Stalingrad in World War II. The ceremony was attended by former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen […]
Category: Current Affairs
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced that May 5 will soon be designated as Traders Day
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has announced that May 5 will soon be designated as Traders Day: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that the state will soon officially declare May 5 as Traders Day, addressing a long-standing demand of the business community. Speaking at a traders’ conference in Chennai, Stalin reaffirmed the […]
International No Diet Day 2025
International No Diet Day 2025: Every year on May 6, the world observes International No Diet Day, a global initiative that promotes body positivity, self-acceptance, and a conscious rejection of toxic diet culture. Initiated in 1992, this movement advocates for mental and physical well-being, encourages diverse body representations, and raises awareness about the dangers of […]
SBI Launches Largest Staff Engagement Initiative to Empower Workforce
SBI Launches Largest Staff Engagement Initiative to Empower Workforce: The State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest public sector bank, has launched a massive employee engagement and skill development initiative titled ‘Next LEAP’ and ‘SuPer SBI: Great to Greater’ to make its workforce future-ready and boost performance, pride, and productivity. This marks the largest such […]
FSIB Recommends Sanjay Joshi as CMD of Oriental Insurance
FSIB Recommends Sanjay Joshi as CMD of Oriental Insurance: The Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) has recommended Sanjay Joshi, a seasoned officer from the 1989 batch, for the post of Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of the Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL). This decision comes after the retirement of R.R. Singh in February 2025, with Joshi currently […]
Total Allowable Catch
Total Allowable Catch: A recent dispute involving the US and Russia highlighted the geopolitical and environmental implications of TAC enforcement. Total Allowable Catch (TAC) refers to the maximum quantity of a particular fish species that can be legally harvested from a specific water body, such as oceans, seas, or lakes, within a defined period. It […]
Pulsar G359- Galactic ‘Bone’
Pulsar G359- Galactic ‘Bone’: Astronomers have identified the likely cause of a fracture in a long, bone-like structure in the Milky Way Galaxy, known as G359.13142-0.20005 (G359.13 or “The Snake”), using data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory and MeerKAT radio array. These galactic “bones” are elongated structures seen primarily in radio waves and aligned with […]
HADR Exercise
HADR Exercise: INS Sharda, an offshore patrol vessel of the Indian Navy, has arrived at Maafilaafushi Atoll, Maldives, to participate in its first-ever Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise, scheduled from May 4 to May 10, 2025. This initiative is part of India’s broader strategic vision to foster regional maritime cooperation and ensure disaster […]
Axial Seamount : New Study
Axial Seamount : New Study Scientists are currently on high alert while observing the Axial Seamount volcano, which is set to erupt for the first time in a decade. Axial Seamount is an underwater volcano located about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, United States in the Pacific Ocean. It is a shield volcano […]
Safa Masjid : begin repairs
Safa Masjid : begin repairs After months of delay and neglect, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will begin repairs on the damaged mihrab structure surrounding the centuries-old water tank at Safa Masjid in Ponda, Goa.Safa Masjid, also known as the Safa Shahouri Masjid, is a historical mosque located in the village of Ponda, Goa.Constructed […]
