National Council for Cement and Building Materials: The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India–NCB Carbon Uptake Report was released on the occasion of the 63rd Foundation Day of the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB). It was established in 1962 as an apex research and development organization. Objective is to promote research […]
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T Chamaeleontis
T Chamaeleontis: Astronomers used archival spectroscopic data from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Mid Infrared Instrument (MIRI) to study polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in the spectrum of the young star T.Chamaeleontis. T Chamaeleontis is a young but sun-like star in the small southern constellation of Chamaeleon. It is located about 350 light-years from Earth. It […]
ISRO’s Heaviest Launch: BlueBird Block-2
ISRO’s Heaviest Launch: BlueBird Block-2 ISRO marked a major milestone by launching its heaviest satellite, BlueBird Block-2 (6,100 kg, by the US firm AST SpaceMobile), using the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) rocket, showcasing India’s strong heavy-lift launch capability. The BlueBird Block-2, is the heaviest payload ISRO has placed into orbit, surpassing the previous record of […]
Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs
Reservation for Agniveers in CAPFs: The Union Home Ministry has decided to increase reservation for ex-Agniveers in Group C posts of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) from 10% to 50%, marking a major policy shift under the Agnipath scheme. Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from Physical Standard Test (PST) and Physical Efficiency Test (PET). However, they […]
Rabies : Data
Rabies : Data According to a paper published in One Health, of the 59,000 rabies-mediated human deaths in the world every year, India represents a third, around 20,000, and more than any other country.Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease.It is caused by the Rabies virus (RABV) which affects the central nervous system.It infects mammals, […]
Infrastructure Bonds
Infrastructure Bonds: State-run Bank of India (BoI) has raised ₹10,000 crore through infrastructure bonds, witnessing strong investor demand as bids worth over ₹15,300 crore were received against a base issue size of ₹5,000 crore.Infrastructure Bonds are long-term debt securities — a way for governments or companies to borrow money from investors to fund large infrastructure […]
OMO Purchases and Dollar–Rupee Swap
OMO Purchases and Dollar–Rupee Swap: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a dual intervention comprising Open Market Operation (OMO) purchases of government securities and a Dollar-Rupee buy/sell swap auction. Open Market Operations : It refer to the buying and selling of government securities by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in the open […]
Anu Garg to Become Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary
Anu Garg to Become Odisha’s First Woman Chief Secretary: Odisha is set to create history as senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Anu Garg assumes charge as the state’s first woman Chief Secretary from January 1, 2026. Her appointment marks a significant milestone in the administrative history of Odisha, reflecting growing representation of women in […]
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Receives PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President of India
Vaibhav Suryavanshi Receives PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar from President of India: Cricketer who is 14 years old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been awarded the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by President Droupadi Murmu for his outstanding achievements in domestic and Under 19 cricket. The award is India’s highest civilian honour for children aged 5 to18 […]
Buccal Mucosa Cancer
Buccal Mucosa Cancer: Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, significantly increases the risk of Buccal Mucosa Cancer (BMC), a common and aggressive form of oral cancer in India, according to a recent study. It refers to a type of oral cancer that originates in the inner lining of the cheeks, called the buccal mucosa. It […]
