Zojila Pass: Snow Avalanche A massive snow avalanche has hit the Zojila Pass in Ladakh. Zojila Pass, also known as ‘The Mountain Pass of Blizzards’, is a high mountain pass located in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is located on the Srinagar-Kargil-Leh highway (NH-1). It lies in the Greater Himalayan Range. Avalanche is a […]
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Shigellosis : Outbreak
Shigellosis : Outbreak An outbreak of shigellosis, or shigella infection has been reported in Kerala. Shigellosis is an infection caused by the Shigella bacteria. It is highly contagious, causes acute diarrhoea, and can affect anyone, but children under five are particularly susceptible. It is one of the leading bacterial causes of diarrhoea worldwide. Humans are […]
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026: The central government has opened nominations for the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2026. It is a prestigious national award recognizing outstanding contributions in the fields of science, technology, and innovation. The RVP seeks to honour scientists, technologists, and innovators whose work has significantly advanced India’s scientific landscape and contributed to national […]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour: The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) India, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change organised awareness and outreach activities in Gwalior to mark 20 years of Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized […]
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile
Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile: The Indian Air Force is set to equip its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets with the Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile, or ASRAAM. It is a European-designed short-range air-to-air missile built by the multinational company MBDA. The ASRAAM uses heat-seeking technology and is optimised for close-in dogfights. It operates on […]
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council
Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council: An inaugural meeting of the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council-Research Advisory Board (BRIC-RAB) was held at the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB), Faridabad. Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council is an Apex Autonomous Body established as a registered Society. It was formed by subsuming 14 Autonomous Institutes of the Department of […]
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023
India recorded 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023: India has reported 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023 a nd with it placed his position among countries who have the highest maternal mortality burden. This numbers are coming rom the global analysis published in The Lancet. The study which is led by researchers from the Institute for Health […]
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM)
Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM): India’s unorganized sector workers will have the great chance to secure their future via the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maandhan (PM-SYM) scheme. With part of this scheme their saving as little as ₹55 per month and workers will get a fixed pension of ₹3,000 every month after the age […]
India To Establishes First Port of Refuge to Strengthen Maritime Safety
India To Establishes First Port of Refuge to Strengthen Maritime Safety: To strengthen the India’s maritime security Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalized India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR). This initiative creates the structured system for the handling ships in distress and filling a long-standing gap in the country’s maritime infrastructure. […]
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) projected India’s economy to grow at 6.1% in 2026-27. The OECD was established in 1960, by 18 European nations, plus the United States and Canada. OECD members are typically democratic countries that support free-market economies. It is an international organisation of […]
