Guillain-Barré syndrome: Gaza has recently seen a surge in Guillain-Barre syndrome, which can cause full-body paralysis in extreme cases. Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune condition in which the body’s immune system attacks the peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal cord. It controls muscle […]
Tag: 29th Aug 2025
Pong Dam
Pong Dam: The water level breached the danger mark at Pong Dam recently. The Pong Dam, also known as the Beas Dam, is an earth-fill embankment dam constructed on the river Beas in the wetland of Shivalik hills in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. The purpose of the dam is water storage for irrigation […]
Gorumara National Park
Gorumara National Park: The population of one-horned rhinos has risen at the Gorumara National Park in Jalpaiguri with the birth of two rhinos recently. Gorumara National Park is located in the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. It was declared a national park in 1992 and covers an area of approx 79.45 sq.km. It is situated […]
PM SVANidhi Scheme : In News
PM SVANidhi Scheme : In News The Union Cabinet has approved the “Restructuring and extension of the lending period beyond 31.12.2024 of Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme”. It was initially launched on 1st June 2020 to support street vendors who faced unprecedented hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is implemented jointly […]
Glanders Disease : Action Plan
Glanders Disease : Action Plan The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has issued the Revised National Action Plan on Glanders. Glanders is caused by the bacterium Burkholderia mallei. It primarily affects equines such as horses, mules, and donkeys, and poses risks to other animals […]
Matsya Shakti Project
Matsya Shakti Project: The ‘Matsya Shakti’ project will be launched by the Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying. Matsya Shakti Project is designed to empower minority fishing communities. It aims to equip participants with comprehensive skills for improved livelihoods and community welfare. The initiative will be implemented by the Vizhinjam Regional […]
Exercise Bright Star
Exercise Bright Star: Personnel from the Armed Forces & Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff are set to participate in the Multilateral Exercise ‘BRIGHT STAR 2025’. Exercise Bright Star is a multilateral exercise hosted by Egypt in conjunction with the US since 1980. It is amongst the largest Tri-Service multilateral exercises in the region. The exercise is […]
“Regulating Coal Operations: Environmental and Social Impacts through the Lens of the NGT” : Report
“Regulating Coal Operations: Environmental and Social Impacts through the Lens of the NGT” : Report A new report titled “Regulating Coal Operations: Environmental and Social Impacts through the Lens of the NGT” was released on 26 August 2025 in New Delhi. It highlights that coal will remain central to India’s energy system for decades, making […]
Shadow schooling
Shadow schooling: A government report from the Comprehensive Modular Survey (CMS) on education revealed that 33% of school students in India take private coaching, showing rising dependence on “shadow schooling.” Shadow Schooling is the practice where students supplement regular school education with private coaching or tutoring outside the formal system. It is Called “shadow” because […]
Additional module on the UMEED Portal
Additional module on the UMEED Portal: The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched an additional module on the UMEED Portal to allow widows, divorced women, and orphans to apply for maintenance support from Waqf-alal-aulad properties. UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency, and Development. It is a centralized digital platformfor registering and regulating Waqf […]
