A massive wildfire in Tarragona province, Catalonia: A massive wildfire in Tarragona province, Catalonia (Spain) has forced over 18,000 people into lockdown, burning nearly 3,000 hectares of forested land. Tarragona is a coastal province in northeastern Spain, forming the southern part of Catalonia. Known for its Roman heritage, agricultural economy, and natural landscapes, it is […]
Category: Current Affairs
Sarankumar Limbale Wins Chintha Raveendran Award 2025
Sarankumar Limbale Wins Chintha Raveendran Award 2025: Marathi writer and critic Sarankumar Limbale has been selected for the Chintha Raveendran Award for 2025. The award includes a cash prize, a memento, and a citation. It will be presented on July 26 at K.P. Kesavamenon Hall in Kozhikode, during a special event held in memory of […]
Das Paise ka Postcard Book Brings Back the Postcard Era
Das Paise ka Postcard Book Brings Back the Postcard Era: A heartfelt book titled “Das Paise ka Postcard” by S.N. Ahmed, a retired Indian Army officer, was recently launched in Hyderabad. The book reflects on a time when postcards were the main way people stayed in touch. It was released by well-known actor and director […]
Harsh Malhotra Opens India Energy Storage Week 2025
Harsh Malhotra Opens India Energy Storage Week 2025: India Energy Storage Week 2025 began with a special session in Delhi on July 10, 2025, where Minister of State Harsh Malhotra highlighted India’s strong push toward green mobility and electric vehicles (EVs). Speaking at Yashobhoomi, he explained how the government’s schemes and policies are helping India […]
Eklavya Model Residential Schools
Eklavya Model Residential Schools: Nearly 600 students from Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) across 12 states have cleared top entrance examinations for undergraduate studies in medicine and engineering this year, according to the Tribal Affairs Ministry’s performance assessment. It is a flagship intervention of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India, to provide quality […]
National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project
National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project: The Indian Navy recently signed a contract with M/s Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bengaluru for the implementation of National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project. National Maritime Domain Awareness (NMDA) Project is aimed at strengthening maritime and coastal security. The project will bring in an integrated approach to data collation, […]
Erasmus+ Programme
Erasmus+ Programme: A total of 101 Indian students, including 50 women, recently received the Erasmus+ scholarship for master’s programs in Europe. The Erasmus+ programme, launched in 1987, is the European Union’s flagship initiative supporting international academic mobility. The scholarship allows students to study at two or more European universities and earn joint, double, or multiple […]
Great Hornbill
Great Hornbill: The Malamuzhakki Vezhambal (Great Hornbill), Kerala’s State bird, was spotted in the coastal belt of Kakkampara, near Ezhimala in Kannur, an area far from its usual forested habitats. The great hornbill, also known as the concave-casqued hornbill, great Indian hornbill, or great pied hornbill, is a large bird and one of the larger […]
Vera C Rubin Observatory
Vera C Rubin Observatory: The Vera C Rubin Observatory in Chile has released its first breathtaking images, showcasing the power of its 3,200-megapixel digital camera—the largest ever built. Vera C Rubin Observatory is located 8,684 feet above sea level atop the Cerro Pachónmountain in the Chilean Andes. Cerro Pachón was selected as the site for […]
FATF’s Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks 2025
FATF’s Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks 2025: The FATF’s 2025 report highlights how accused in major terror incidents in India—including the Gorakhnath attack and Pulwama bombing—used online payment platforms, VPNs, and e-commerce sites to fund and execute terrorism. FATF’s Comprehensive Update on Terrorist Financing Risks 2025: Digital Tools in Terror Financing: Increasing use of […]
