Keezhadi Excavations: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has asked Amarnath Ramakrishna, the archaeologist who led the Keezhadi excavations, to resubmit his excavation report after revisions. The Keezhadi excavation site is located near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, along the Vaigai River. It is a major urban Sangam-era settlement, estimated to date between the 5th century […]
Tag: 24th May 2025
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder: According to the CDC (USA), the prevalence of autism has risen from 1 in 36 children (2020) to 1 in 31 (2022). Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition caused by differences in brain development, affecting communication, social interaction, behaviour and learning patterns. Symptoms of ASD typically appear before the age […]
Charaka and Sushruta
Charaka and Sushruta: The Vice-President of India addressed a gathering during the unveiling of statues of Charaka and Sushruta at Raj Bhavan, Goa. Charaka, a court physician during the Kushan period, is considered the Father of Medicine in India. He revised the ancient Agnivesha Samhita into what became the Charaka Samhita, a foundational text of […]
PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update
PM E-Drive Scheme : New Update Under the PM E-Drive, ₹2,000 crore is allocated to set up 72,000 public EV charging stations across India. The PM E-DRIVE (Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement) scheme is a flagship initiative launched to accelerate electric mobility in India through demand incentives and charging infrastructure support. It aims […]
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme
Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund Scheme: The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund scheme, which supports MSMEs with equity infusion, has invested around Rs 10,979 crore in 577 MSMEs as of March 2025 since its launch. The Self Reliant India (SRI) Fund has been set up to infuse Rs. 50,000 crore as equity funding in those […]
Niallia tiangongensis
Niallia tiangongensis: Chinese scientists have discovered a new species of bacteria named Niallia tiangongensis on board the Tiangong Space Station. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated permanently crewed space station in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It represents the third and final step of China’s Manned Space Program. The […]
Santara (Sallekhana)
Santara (Sallekhana): Recently a three-year-old girl in Indore reportedly died after being administered Santhara by a Jain monk, bringing the ancient Jain ritual of voluntary fasting unto death back into public and legal discourse. Santhara or Sallekhana is a Jain religious vow of voluntary fasting unto death, undertaken to purify the soul and attain moksha. […]
Guttala Sculptural Inscription
Guttala Sculptural Inscription: A 16th-century sculptural inscription found near Chandrashekara temple, Guttala (Haveri district, Karnataka), records the death of 6,307 people due to a drought in 1539 CE, making it India’s earliest epigraphic evidence of a humanitarian disaster. Guttala Sculptural Inscription: Found near Chandrashekara temple, Guttala village, Karnataka. Written in Kannada script and language on […]
India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization
India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization: India has formally assumed the Chairmanship of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the 2025–26 term during the 67th Governing Body Meeting. Asian Productivity Organization (APO) is a Tokyo-based intergovernmental body working to boost productivity across the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 1961, with India […]
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research : In News
National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research: In News The Union Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) inaugurated “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), Goa. Established in 1998 as an autonomous R&D institute, under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Formerly known as the National Centre for […]
