Tayfun Block-4 Turkey recently unveiled its first hypersonic ballistic missile, the Tayfun Block-4, in Istanbul. Tayfun Block-4 is the first hypersonic ballistic missile developed by It is the hypersonic version of the Tayfun missile, Turkey’s longest-range nationally produced ballistic missile. The term “Hypersonic” refers to a speed at least five times the speed of sound […]
Tag: 23rd Jul 2025
Etruscans
Etruscans: A rare, untouched tomb from the Etruscans, a civilization that predated the Roman Republic, has been recently discovered in central Italy. The Etruscans were a Mediterranean civilization that flourished between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The Etruscans, also known as the Tyrrhenians, inhabited the area that is now Their country was called Tuscia, […]
Winter Fog Experiment
Winter Fog Experiment: The Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX), has completed a remarkable milestone of ten successful years of dedicated research into North India’s dense winter fog. It was launched in the winter of 2015 at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi. It was led by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the […]
Ambrosia beetle
Ambrosia beetle: Rubber plantations in Kerala have been under threat since an ambrosia beetle-fungus alliance has been attacking trees, causing severe leaf fall and rapid drying. Ambrosia beetles get their name from the ambrosia fungi that call the beetle their home. The name ‘ambrosia’ is not taxonomic but ecological. These beetles are native to Central […]
IUCN World Conservation Congress
IUCN World Conservation Congress: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress 2025 will be hosted in Abu Dhabi to decide on use of genetic tools in conservation. It is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. It will help shape global priorities for nature conservation […]
Bitra Island : In News
Bitra Island : In News The government has initiated the acquisition of Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for defence purposes. Bitra Island is the smallest inhabited island in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep. It is Situated at 11°36′N, 72°11′E, Bitra lies about 483 km (261 nautical miles) from Kochi, the gateway to Lakshadweep. It is part […]
Fungus Fighting Pineapple
Fungus Fighting Pineapple: Indian researchers at Bose Institute have developed a fungus-resistant pineapple by overexpressing the AcSERK3 gene, offering a sustainable solution against Fusariosis, a devastating fungal disease. A genetically modified pineapple variety engineered to resist Fusarium moniliforme, a fungus causing Fusariosis, which destroys stems, leaves, and fruits. Developed by Bose Institute (DST) scientists Prof. […]
India’s Achieved 6 Crore Sickle Cell Anemia Screening under the National Mission
India’s Achieved 6 Crore Sickle Cell Anemia Screening under the National Mission: India has achieved a major public health milestone by completing 6 crore screenings under the National Sickle Cell Anemia Elimination Mission, launched to combat the genetic blood disorder predominantly affecting tribal populations. The mission is a cornerstone in India’s health policy framework aimed […]
Public Sector Banks Write Off Over ₹12 Lakh Crore In last 9 Years
Public Sector Banks Write Off Over ₹12 Lakh Crore In last 9 Years: The Ministry of Finance recently informed the Rajya Sabha that Public Sector Banks (PSBs) have written off more than ₹12 lakh crore in non-performing assets (NPAs) between FY2016 and FY2025. Despite the massive write-offs, efforts to recover the loans continue under various […]
Suhani Shah Became First Indian To Win ‘Oscar for Magicians’ at FISM 2025
Suhani Shah Became First Indian To Win ‘Oscar for Magicians’ at FISM 2025: Mentalist Suhani Shah from Rajasthan has become the first Indian to win the ‘Best Magic Creator 2025’ award at the Fédération Internationale des Sociétés Magiques (FISM)—popularly known as the Oscars for magicians. The award was presented at the prestigious FISM World Championship […]
