Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership: A recent research carried out by Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP) has revealed that a significant number of multidrug-resistant infections in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), including India, are not being treated appropriately, because of large gaps in access. It is a not-for-profit organization that develops new […]
Tag: 1st May 2025
Notice to Air Mission
Notice to Air Mission: India recently issued a Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM) and closed its airspace for Pakistan-registered, operated, or leased aircraft, airlines, and military flights. Notice to Air Mission, also known as Notice to Airmen, is a notice containing information concerning the establishment, condition, or change in any aeronautical facility, service, procedure, or […]
Raghuji Bhosale I
Raghuji Bhosale I: The Maharashtra government recently reclaimed the iconic sword of legendary Maratha warrior Raghuji Bhosale I. Raghuji Bhosale I (1695–February 14, 1755) was the founder of the Bhosale family of Nagpur and an important commander in the Maratha army during the reign of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj had bestowed the title […]
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle: In a landmark achievement for biodiversity conservation, the endangered Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) has made a triumphant return to the Ganga River after three decades of absence. The red-crowned roofed turtle, or Bengal roof turtle, is a species of freshwater turtle endemic to South Asia. Scientific Name: Batagur kachuga It is […]
International Labour Day 2025
International Labour Day 2025: Vast portions of the world are gearing up to celebrate International Labor Day, or International Workers’ Day, with government holidays and remembrance events. International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed annually on May 1 to honor the dedication and contributions of workers across the globe. It is a […]
Natural Hydrogen
Natural Hydrogen: The American Association of Petroleum Geologists and USGS have started formal hydrogen exploration initiatives. Hydrogen is considered the fuel of the future due to its potential to decarbonise the global economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions Natural hydrogen, also known as white hydrogen, refers to naturally occurring molecular hydrogen in the Earth’s crust, […]
Bandhavgarh National Park : In News
Bandhavgarh National Park : In News The Supreme Court dismissed a plea alleging illegal mining in Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh, calling it a frivolous abuse of law and imposed a ₹1 lakh penalty on the petitioner.Bandhavgarh National Park located in Umaria district, Madhya Pradesh, nestled within the Vindhya ranges. Declared a national park in […]
India’s Waste Management Crisis : New Study
India’s Waste Management Crisis : New Study A new global study in Nature names India as the world’s largest plastic polluter, emitting 9.3 million tonnes annually. The Supreme Court’s verdict on Vellore tanneries offers a judicial template—via continuing mandamus—to enforce waste remediation and environmental justice.Waste management refers to the collection, segregation, treatment, and disposal of […]
Birth Anniversary of Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh
Birth Anniversary of Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh: The 106th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh was commemorated with the unveiling of his bust (stone model) at Astha Senior Citizen Home, Delhi. Marshal Arjan Singh was born in 1919 in Lyallpur (now in Pakistan), was commissioned into the Royal Indian […]
Global Call to Ban Chlorpyrifos
Global Call to Ban Chlorpyrifos: The Conference of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm (BRS) Conventions in Geneva proposed the banning of toxic pesticide Chlorpyrifos by listing it under Annex A of Stockholm Convention (complete global ban without exemptions). However, India opposed the move, citing the absence of viable alternatives and the […]
