Sarcophagus : Discovery The first-ever scientific dating of a sarcophagus (terracotta coffin) found recently in Kilnamandi village in Tiruvannamalai district indicates that Tamil Nadu might have had trade contact with the north during the time of the Late Harappan civilisation. Sarcophagus used to bury leaders and wealthy residents in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, a […]
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Adi Yuva Fellowship & Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme
Adi Yuva Fellowship & Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in partnership with the United Nations in India, launched the Adi Yuva Fellowship and the Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. Adi Yuva Fellowship is supported by United Nations India. It is a first-of-its-kind programme designed to empower tribal […]
Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7
Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7: Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7, a new quasi-satellite of Earth; it was first spotted by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. 2025 PN7 belongs to the Arjuna asteroid class, named after the mythical figure Arjuna of the Mahabharata, symbolizing its fast, elusive nature. Quasi-Satellite Classification: 2025 PN7 is […]
Extreme Nuclear Transients
Extreme Nuclear Transients: Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are a newly discovered class of cosmic explosions, even more powerful than gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are the most intense flashes of electromagnetic radiation.Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are powered by the accumulation of stellar debris from massive stars, at least three times the mass of the Sun, which […]
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026: Reports suggest India is also considering “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets after near-miss incidents.Satellites are the backbone for communication, navigation (NavIC), weather forecasts, internet, defence and surveillance, making them critical for national security and economy. They face risks from space debris, […]
Mana Mitra
Mana Mitra: Andhra Pradesh expanded its WhatsApp Governance platform ‘Mana Mitra’ to offer 200+ citizen services, now covering 738 services across 36 departments, and the Centre plans to replicate this model nationwide after recognizing it as a best practice. Mana Mitra is India’s first WhatsApp-based governance platform, launched by the Andhra Pradesh government in January […]
Evo AI Model
Evo AI Model: Stanford University scientists, with the Arc Institute, have used AI (Evo) to design new viruses that kill harmful bacteria.Evo AI Model is a large AI model trained on microbial and viral genetic sequences. Functions like a “ChatGPT for DNA,” predicting, designing, and generating genetic code for synthetic biology applications. Developed By: Stanford […]
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025
Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025: Union Commerce & Industry Minister launched Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 in New Delhi during the decade-long celebrations of Make in India. Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 is a national index and survey that ranks and assesses the logistics ecosystem of Indian States and […]
Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor
Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Corridor: A 4.88 km tunnel breakthrough between Ghansoli and Shilphata was achieved, marking a critical milestone for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor.The Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) is India’s first bullet train project, covering 508 km between Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Ahmedabad (Gujarat). It uses Japanese Shinkansen technology with trains running at […]
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi. It is developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to further strengthen India’s industrial ecosystem and enhance […]
