Volcan de Fuego: Tourists on Guatemala’s Volcan de Fuego were caught off guard when the volcano erupted recently, and burning rocks began to rain down, forcing them to scramble down the slopes. Volcan de Fuego, which translates to “Volcano of Fire” in Spanish, is an active volcano located in Guatemala. It is a relatively young […]
Tag: 25th Jun 2026
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3: A clinical trial is exploring whether high doses of vitamin B3 could give patients with glioblastoma a better chance against aggressive brain cancer. Vitamin B3, or Niacin, is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water. Leftover amounts of the vitamin leave the body through the urine. The body keeps a small reserve […]
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve
Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve: A captive-bred Indian vulture released in Maharashtra’s Melghat in January this year has covered an astonishing 3,334 km, soaring across states before reaching the Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve is located in the Sawai Madhopur district of southeastern Rajasthan. It derives its name from the Ranthambore Fort (a World […]
Burevestnik Missile : In News
Burevestnik Missile: In News Russia’s mysterious Burevestnik cruise missile, known to NATO as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, recently returned to the spotlight after new research suggested the weapon may leave a trail of radioactive material in its wake as it flies. The Burevestnik, whose name translates as “storm petrel“, is a ground-launched, low-flying nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile. […]
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) started releasing Specialized El Nino Bulletins to highlight the possible impacts of the ongoing El Nino on the Maritime Sectors. Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Serviceswas established as an autonomous body in 1999 under the Ministry of Earth Sciences […]
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026
Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2026: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited nominations for the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) 2026.Recommendations are also invited from certain government entities and offices.Each awardee is given a medal, a cash prize of 1 Lakh and certificate.The awardees are selected by a committee constituted by […]
Antaram idukki
Antaram idukki: A team of researchers has discovered a new genus and species of tiger moth from the southern Western Ghats and named it as Antaram idukki. Antaram idukki belongs to the tiger moth subfamily Arctiinae (Erebidae). It was discovered in Kerala’s Idukki district. It is currently known only from Idukki and is distinguished from […]
India Hosts 16th BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting
India Hosts 16th BRICS National Security Advisers Meeting: As the chair of BRICS 2026, India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisers’ (NSA) Meeting in New Delhi. Chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval, the high-level conclave took place against the backdrop of significant geopolitical shifts and rising tensions in West Asia. India welcomed the US – […]
Padma Awards 2026 : Second Set
Padma Awards 2026: Second Set The President of India conferred the second set of 65 Padma Awards, 2026, during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The Padma Awards are one of India’s highest civilian honours, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (exceptional and distinguished service; 2nd-highest civilian award after Bharat Ratna), Padma […]
India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem
India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem: Scientists studying the comet 3I/ATLAS have determined that this interstellar visitor is remarkably ancient – formed an estimated 10 to 12 billion years ago in a primordial planetary system.India is increasingly being recognised as an emerging global technology power, moving beyond its earlier image as merely a large digital consumer market.This […]
