Tonga : Earthquake An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted the Tonga Islands Region. Tonga is a sovereign country in Polynesia, composed of an archipelago of 169 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. Neighbouring countries include Fiji to the west, Cook Islands to the east and Samoa north. These islands are divided into […]
Tag: 18th Aug 2025
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal: On the eve of the 79th Independence Day, the President of India awarded seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals (SYSM) to the leaders of Operation Sindoor. It was instituted on 26 Jun 1980 to recognize the distinguished service of the most exceptional order during war/conflict/hostilities. Features of Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal Circular […]
Phoenix roxburghii : New Palm Species
Phoenix roxburghii: New Palm Species Researchers have identified a new palm species and named it as Phoenix roxburghii. Phoenix roxburghii is a new palm species named after William Roxburgh, considered the father of Indian Botany. It grows 12 to 16 metres tall. Phoenix roxburghii shares morphological similarities with Phoenix sylvestris,but differs by its taller solitary […]
Escherichia coli : New Study
Escherichia coli : New Study Researchers have shown in a new study that genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacteria can be turned into self-powered chemical sensors that interface directly with electronics. It is commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines of humans and animals. It is […]
Green Ammonia
Green Ammonia: Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T), green molecules arm L&T Energy Greentech, recently bagged the tender for building India’s biggest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporation Ltd’s (IOCL) Panipat refinery. Ammonia (NH3) is a nitrogen and hydrogen based chemical compound widely used in the production of fertilisers and industrial chemicals. Ammonia is currently produced […]
Sulawesi Island : Earthquake
Sulawesi Island : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 5.7 struck Sulawesi in Indonesia recently. Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is a large island in Southeast Asia, in the Indonesian archipelago. It is part of the island chain known as the Greater Sunda Islands. It is the 11th largest island in the world. It covers an […]
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025
Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2025: Krishna Janmashtami 2025, the festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is being observed on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Falling on the eighth day (Ashtami) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, this year marks the 5252nd birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. Known by […]
Seventh Death Anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Seventh Death Anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee: On 16 August 2025, India marks the seventh death anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, one of the most admired leaders in Indian politics. A poet, writer, orator, and statesman, Vajpayee served as the Prime Minister of India three times and was the first non-Congress leader to complete a […]
Real Madrid Named World’s Most Valuable Football Club in 2025
Real Madrid Named World’s Most Valuable Football Club in 2025: Real Madrid, already celebrated for its unmatched success on the pitch, has added another feather to its cap being crowned the world’s most valuable football club in the Brand Finance Football 50–2025 report. With a brand value of €1.921 billion and a near-perfect brand strength […]
ICICI Bank Reduces Minimum Balance Requirement After Public Outrage
ICICI Bank Reduces Minimum Balance Requirement After Public Outrage: ICICI Bank, India’s second-largest private lender, has revised its minimum average balance (MAB) requirement for new savings account holders after facing widespread criticism. The bank had recently raised the MAB from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 for new customers in urban areas, but public backlash forced a rollback. […]
