Chennakeshava Temple: The Prime Minister’s new office complex, Seva Teerth has been built in the Indian architectural tradition inspired by the features of the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple. The Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as the Keshava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century temple in Karnataka. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord […]
Tag: 17th Feb 2026
Combined Maritime Forces
Combined Maritime Forces: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is a multinational maritime partnership that upholds the International Rules Based Order (IRBO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas. It promotes security, stability and […]
Corruption Perception Index 2025
Corruption Perception Index 2025: The Transparency International released the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 that evaluated 182 countries based on perceived public sector corruption, using a scale from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The report provides a comprehensive assessment of global corruption trends, their underlying drivers, societal impacts, and actionable recommendations. The global […]
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha: A Member of Parliament (MP) has invoked a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), seeking disqualification from Parliament and a lifetime ban from contesting elections over alleged conduct against national interest. In parliamentary proceedings, a ‘motion’ is a formal proposal made by a […]
LHS 1903 System
LHS 1903 System: Astronomers utilizing the European Space Agency’s Cheops Space Telescope have discovered a unique four-planet system orbiting the red dwarf LHS 1903, featuring a planetary arrangement that challenges current planet formation theories. The system consists of four planets – two Super-Earths (rocky) and two mini-Neptunes (gaseous) orbiting a red dwarf star located 117 […]
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia: A study has shown that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide (300 ppm) significantly reduced drug-resistant pneumonia, offering a possible new strategy against antimicrobial resistance.Drug-resistant pneumonia, particularly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a serious complication in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), responsible for about one in five hospital pneumonias.It is an inflammatory condition […]
Chirality-Based Electronics
Chirality-Based Electronics: A new study published in Nature has demonstrated a device that can separate electrons based on their chirality (handedness) without using powerful magnetic fields, marking progress towards low-power devices.Chirality in electrons: Similar to how the left and right hands are mirror images, electrons in topological semimetals possess left- or right-handed chirality.Chirality represents a […]
UNEP FI Impact Centre
UNEP FI Impact Centre: UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) has launched the UNEP FI Impact Centre, consolidating its SDGs & Impact workstream into a dedicated centre of expertise.The UNEP FI Impact Centre is a specialised centre of expertise under the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) focused on advancing impact management in financial […]
