Ayurveda Day: The Government of India has declared that Ayurveda Day will now be observed annually on 23rd September, starting from 2025. The date 23rd September coincides with the autumnal equinox, when day and night are nearly equal. This event represents balance in nature, aligning with the Ayurvedic principle of equilibrium among body, mind, and […]
Semi Cryogenic Engine
Semi Cryogenic Engine: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted a short-duration hot test of its semi cryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri. A short-duration hot test involves briefly firing the engine using actual fuel to verify its ignition and performance under real operating conditions. This test marks the 2nd milestone, following […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains
Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains: New data published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters reveals the Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains (GSM) were formed over 500 million years ago, during the assembly of the Gondwana supercontinent. The Gamburtsev Subglacial Mountains are a completely buried mountain range beneath the East Antarctic Ice Sheet, located at its highest point. These mountains […]
Oxygen Electrocatalysis : Study
Oxygen Electrocatalysis : Study Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have developed a novel iron-doped catalyst aimed at improving oxygen-related electrocatalytic reactions. Oxygen electrocatalysis is a fundamental process in clean energy technologies such as: Water splitting for hydrogen production, […]
India recently extended financial support to the Maldives
India recently extended financial support to the Maldives: India recently extended financial support to the Maldives by renewing a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for another year through the State Bank of India (SBI).A T-Bill is a short-term debt instrument issued by the Indian government through the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).The primary objective of […]
Wadge Bank
Wadge Bank: Fishermen in Kanyakumari oppose the Union government’s proposed hydrocarbon exploration project at Wadge Bank under Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP), fearing it will harm their livelihoods and the ecologically sensitive marine area.Wadge Bank is a submarine plateau in the Indian Ocean, located 80 km off Kanyakumari (Cape Comorin), lying in India’s Exclusive […]
Afrikaners – Africa’s White Tribe
Afrikaners – Africa’s White Tribe: The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State welcomed the first group of Afrikaner refugees to the United States.Afrikaners are a white ethnic group native to South Africa, shaped through ethnogenesis on African soil, and are often referred to as “Africa’s White Tribe” due to their deep-rooted historical presence since the 17th […]
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years
India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years: India’s e-waste surged by over 150% in six years, prompting experts like to advocate for a stable EPR floor price to formalise recycling and curb environmental and economic losses. E-waste refers to discarded electronic products (mobiles, laptops, TVs, etc.) containing toxic and precious metals. India generated […]
India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen
India-EU Launch ₹391 Crore Joint Research Initiative on Marine Pollution and Green Hydrogen: step toward sustainable development and technological innovation, India and the European Union (EU) have jointly launched two major research initiatives under the India-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC). With a joint funding of approximately ₹391 crore (~€41 million), the two coordinated research […]
