Igla-S: India recently received a fresh shipment of Russian Igla-S air defence missiles amid rising tensions with Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.It is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPADS) developed by Russia.It is a hand-held defence system that can be operated by an individual or crew. It is designed to bring down low-flying […]
Baglihar Dam : India Pakistan Conflict
Baglihar Dam : India Pakistan Conflict India recently stopped the flow of water through the Baglihar Dam on the Chenab River leading to Pakistan.Baglihar Dam, also known as the Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir.It consists of a concrete gravity […]
Pwani Molecular Form : New mosquito species
Pwani Molecular Form : New mosquito species A new mosquito species, provisionally named the “Pwani molecular form”, has been discovered in the coastal regions of Tanzania and Kenya.The species belongs to the Anopheles gambiae complex, a group comprising some of the world’s most potent malaria vectors.The Pwani mosquito shows clear genetic divergence from other members […]
Shear-Wave Splitting
Shear-Wave Splitting: University of Oxford scientists have proposed a new method for monitoring volcanic eruptions using a seismic phenomenon called shear-wave splitting at Mount Ontake, Japan.Shear-wave splitting refers to the phenomenon where seismic shear waves travel at different speeds based on their polarisation, especially when passing through aligned cracks or fractures in rocks. As magma […]
Neanderthal Spear Tip Discovery
Neanderthal Spear Tip Discovery: An international archaeological team has unearthed the oldest known spear tip in Europe, crafted not by Homo sapiens, but by Neanderthals.The spear tip was discovered in a cave in the North Caucasus region of Russia, embedded in a sediment layer. The findings were published in the Journal of Archaeological Science and […]
Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back in Pakistan and PoK
Operation Sindoor: India Strikes Back in Pakistan and PoK The Indian Armed Forces on Wednesday launched ‘Operation Sindoor’, a series of precision strikes on terrorist camps located in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The operation comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 Indian nationals and […]
Centre Notifies ₹1.5 Lakh Free Treatment Plan for Crash Victims
Centre Notifies ₹1.5 Lakh Free Treatment Plan for Crash Victims: The Central Government has officially notified the Cashless Treatment of Road Accident Victims Scheme, 2025. The scheme aims to provide immediate, cashless medical treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for accident victims across India, covering the first seven days after an incident. Effective from May 5, […]
China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics
China Clinches 14th Sudirman Cup Title Despite An Seyoung’s Heroics: China extended its supremacy in world badminton by clinching the Sudirman Cup 2025, defeating South Korea 3-1 in the final held in Xiamen, China. Despite a brilliant individual performance by An Seyoung, who maintained her perfect season with 25 consecutive wins, the Chinese team’s all-round […]
Prakash Magdum Appointed as New MD of NFDC
Prakash Magdum Appointed as New MD of NFDC: Shri Prakash Magdum, a seasoned Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of the 1999 batch, officially assumed charge as the Managing Director of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). With a career spanning over two decades in film, communication, and cultural preservation, Shri Magdum brings a wealth of […]
DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine
DRDO & Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with the Indian Navy, successfully conducted combat firing (with reduced explosives) of the indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). This underwater mine, designed for modern naval warfare, is a cutting-edge addition to India’s defence arsenal and marks […]
