Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana : 10 Years Completed This year marks the 10 years of Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana encouraging families to invest in the bright futures of their daughters, fostering a culture of inclusion and progress. It is a savings scheme launched back in 2015 as part of the Government initiative, Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign. […]
Tag: 24th Jan 2025
Raman Rajamannan : In News
Raman Rajamannan : In News Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, will participate in the Republic Day parade in Delhi. The Mannan is a scheduled tribe (ST) of Kerala. It is the only adivasi tribal dynasty with a kingship currently existing in South India. The life […]
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme
National Voters’ Day 2025 : Theme The 15th National Voters’ Day (NVD) will be celebrated across the country on 25th January. It has been observed annually on January 25 since 2011 to commemorate the foundation day of the Election Commission of India, i.e. on January 25, 1950 It aims to underline the centrality of the […]
Stargardt Disease
Stargardt Disease: Researchers from Switzerland say they have developed a gene editing technique that could perhaps help treat Stargardt disease. It is also known as Stargardt macular degeneration. It is commonly caused by changes in a gene, ABCA4. This gene influences how the human body uses Vitamin A. It is an inherited disease that leads […]
Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties
Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties: According to new research, antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill certain drug resistant-bacteria.The proteins can also improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics against resistant bacteria species. Antimicrobial proteins and peptides from oyster hemolymph can:Kill bacteria like Streptococcus spp., responsible for pneumonia, tonsillitis, and rheumatic fever. It […]
Boreal Forests
Boreal Forests: A study reveals that nearly half of the world’s boreal forests are undergoing major changes due to climate change, increasing wild fire risks and altering their carbon sink role.Boreal forests are warming four times faster than the global average. Boreal forests are transitioning to an open state (with sparse tree cover), reducing their […]
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. The report highlights rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure, driven by geopolitical tensions, outdated systems, and a cybersecurity skills gap, stressing the need for enhanced security and resilience.In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and […]
Saint Narahari Tirtha
Saint Narahari Tirtha: A three-foot statue of 13th century saint Narahari Tirtha depicting him with script on palm leaves and flanked by devotees was discovered at Simhachalam Temple in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.Saint Narahari Tirtha (1243-1333 AD) was a Dvaita philosopher, intellectual, scholar, statesman and saint in the Madhva tradition.He hailed from Chikakolu (modern-day Srikakulam) in […]
Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Denali
Renaming Gulf of Mexico and Denali: US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America and revert Denali to Mount McKinley, to honor American greatness.Governance on Naming: International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) (US and Mexico are members), ensures uniformity but allows domestic alternative names, with no […]
Use of wind turbines along railway tracks
Use of wind turbines along railway tracks: Indian Railways (IR) is exploring the use of wind turbines along railway tracks as part of its goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.A pilot project by Western Railway installed mini vertical-axis turbines generating 1-10 kW of electricity, harnessing wind from passing trains.By November 2024, IR commissioned […]
