Chillai-Kalan: Kashmir braces for a spell of rain and snowfall and the region is also set to enter ‘Chillai Kalan’, Chillai-Kalan is the 40-day period of the harshest winter cold in Kashmir region. Chillai Kalan is a Persian term which means “Major Cold”. The Chillai Kalan (big cold) usually begins on December 21 and will […]
Tag: 24th Dec 2025
Superkilonova
Superkilonova: The study by an international research team, including scientists from IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, reports the possible discovery of a superkilonova, a rare and powerful cosmic explosion. Kilonova: When two neutron stars collide, they eject heavy radioactive elements such as gold, platinum and neodymium, whose decay produces optical and […]
World Anti-Doping Agency : Global List Of Offenders
World Anti-Doping Agency: Global List Of Offenders For the third consecutive year, India has topped the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) global list of offenders. World Anti-Doping Agency was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. Role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and […]
Raccoon Roundworm : New Study
Raccoon Roundworm : New Study Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries. The raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is the common large roundworm or ascarid found in the small intestinal tract of raccoons. It infects raccoons in parts of […]
Parliamentary Privileges in India
Parliamentary Privileges in India: The Lok Sabha Speaker is examining a notice for breach of Parliamentary privilege and contempt of the House over alleged disruptive conduct during the debate on the Viksit Bharat- Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025. The notice cites the actions as misconduct in the presence of the House, […]
Constitutional Provisions Related to the Governor
Constitutional Provisions Related to the Governor: The Uttarakhand Governor has returned the amendment Bills on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the Freedom of Religion and Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion Act, 2018 citing technical and legal flaws, renewing focus on the scope of the Governor’s powers. The Uttarakhand Governor returning amendment Bills on the UCC […]
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship
SHAKTI Scholars – NCW Young Research Fellowship: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ – NCW Young Research Fellowship to promote policy-oriented research on women-centric issues. SHAKTI Scholars is a six-month, grant-based research fellowship designed to support young scholars and independent researchers in undertaking policy-relevant, multidisciplinary research on issues affecting women in […]
India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC)
India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC): India and the Netherlands have established the India–Netherlands Joint Trade and Investment Committee (JTIC) to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and economic cooperation.It aims to identify and eliminate trade barriers while promoting two-way investments, particularly for MSMEs.It also seeks to enhance cooperation in key sectors, including the transfer of […]
India- Ethiopia Relations
India- Ethiopia Relations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman underscored India’s bid to consolidate its strategic footprint in the Middle East and Horn of Africa. During the Ethiopia leg of the tour, India–Ethiopia relations were elevated to a Strategic Partnership, representing a major upgrade in bilateral ties.The two sides signed […]
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India : NITI Aayog Report
Internationalisation of Higher Education in India: NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog has released a comprehensive policy report on “Internationalisation of Higher Education in India” to operationalise NEP-2020’s vision of internationalisation at home.The report outlines a roadmap to make India a global hub for higher education and research by 2047, aligned with Viksit Bharat @2047.Internationalisation of […]
