Cucumber Mosaic Virus : Study A team of researchers recently reported developing an RNA-based antiviral agent that confers strong protection against cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), a widespread and destructive plant virus. Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) is one of the most common plant viruses. CMV was first identified in 1916 as the causal agent of cucumber […]
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Exercise Balikatan 2025
Exercise Balikatan 2025: As many as 17,000 personnel are participating in the annual “Balikatan” exercises, which this year will simulate a “full-scale battle scenario” as the treaty allies seek to deter China’s ambitions in the waterway. It is the largest bilateral exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the United States. “Balikatan,” […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre: The government recently authorised Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate under the anti-money laundering law, a move aimed at detecting money trails and combating cyber frauds I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to act as a nodal […]
National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign
National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign: The National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign (2025-26) has been launched on World Immunization Week (24-30 April), under the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP). It aims to eliminate Measles and Rubella (M-R) in India by 2026 through 100% immunization coverage. As per 2024–25, India’s M-R vaccination coverage is more than 90% for […]
World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief 2025
World Bank’s Poverty and Equity Brief 2025: The World Bank’s Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief acknowledged India’s success in lifting 171 million people out of extreme poverty between 2011-12 and 2022-23. Published twice a year, these briefs track poverty, shared prosperity, and inequality trends in over 100 developing countries. India’s Highlights: Extreme poverty (living […]
Hindu Kush ICIMOD 2025 Report
Hindu Kush ICIMOD 2025 Report: The Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region, often called the “Third Pole,” plays a critical role in supporting river systems and water needs across South Asia. The latest ICIMOD report raises serious concerns about snow persistence and water security in the region. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) released […]
Delhi Launches ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana’ Scheme Offering Free Rs 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+
Delhi Launches ‘Ayushman Vay Vandana’ Scheme Offering Free Rs 10 Lakh Health Cover to Seniors 70+: With a vision to prioritize the welfare of the elderly, the Delhi government has introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandana Scheme, offering comprehensive health insurance coverage of Rs 10 lakh to citizens aged 70 years and above. The initiative focuses […]
India Signs $7.4 Billion Deal with France for Rafale Fighter Jets
India Signs $7.4 Billion Deal with France for Rafale Fighter Jets: India signed a landmark agreement with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale fighter aircraft worth approximately 630 billion rupees ($7.4 billion). This deal, which includes both single-seater and twin-seater versions of the fighter jets, aims to bolster India’s naval air power and strengthen […]
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) Honored with Udyog Vikas Award
National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) Honored with Udyog Vikas Award: The National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) received the Udyog Vikas Award at a prestigious event organized by Janmabhumi Daily in Kerala. The award acknowledges NICDC’s pivotal role in India’s industrial transformation, particularly through the development of the Palakkad Industrial Smart City. This project, […]
World Malaria Day 2025
World Malaria Day 2025: World Malaria Day is observed every year on April 25, as endorsed by WHO member states in 2007. The theme for 2025 is “Malaria Ends With Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite”, which urges renewed global action against malaria through innovation, collaboration, and sustained commitment. Malaria is a life-threatening febrile illness caused by […]
