Compressive Asphyxia: The death toll in the stampede at Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam’s (TVK) rally at Velusamypuram has climbed to 41, with doctors attributing most fatalities to compressive asphyxia due to crowd crush. Asphyxia or asphyxiation occurs when the body does not get enough oxygen. Respiration is the process of air moving in and out of […]
Tag: 6th Oct 2025
Dhvani Missile
Dhvani Missile: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is on the verge of a historic breakthrough with the upcoming test of Dhvani, a cutting-edge hypersonic missile that promises to catapult the nation into an elite club of military superpowers. It is an hypersonic missile being developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). […]
Dark Stars
Dark Stars: Astronomers recently unearthed evidence that some of the earliest luminous objects in the universe may be “dark stars”, stars powered not by nuclear fusion but by dark matter annihilation. Dark stars are hypothetical objects that may have inhabited the early universe. Scientists believe that dark stars might be the oldest stars in the […]
Mono Ethylene Glycol
Mono Ethylene Glycol: The textile industry has appealed to the government not to levy anti-dumping duty on Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG), which is one of the main raw materials used in the production of polyester fibre and filament. Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG) is an organic compound with the formula C2H6O2. It is also called ethylene […]
NATO Pipeline System
NATO Pipeline System: Poland government said that it will finally join the NATO Pipeline System (NPS). It was set up during the Cold War to supply NATO forces with fuel. It is approximately 10,000 kilometres long, runs through 12 NATO countries and has a storage capacity of 4.1 million cubic metres. The NPS links together […]
Pulicat Lake
Pulicat Lake: Pulicat lake fishermen demanded a long-term solution as silt threatens lake livelihoods. Pulicat Lake is a vast coastal shallow, brackish water lagoon along the coast of Bay of Bengal. It is the second largest brackish water lagoon in India after Chilika, sprawling across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. This lagoon is separated from […]
Painted stork
Painted stork: After a four-year hiatus, a pair of painted storks has been spotted in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). It is a large wading bird belonging to the stork family. These birds are found across the plains of tropical Asia, from the Indian Subcontinent extending into Southeast Asia, south of the Himalayas. […]
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel
Akshar Fast Patrol Vessel: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshar was commissioned at Karaikal, Puducherry. It is the second in a series of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs). The name ‘Akshar’ meaning ‘imperishable’, symbolises the ICG’s steadfast resolve and commitment to ensuring safe, secure, and clean seas. It has been designed and built indigenously […]
Baratang Island
Baratang Island: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has again erupted. It is located in the North and Middle Andaman district, and it is nearly 150 km away from Port Blair. It is a very popular tourist spot because it is India’s only mud volcano. It was erupted recently in […]
E- Waste : Report
E- Waste : Report India generated 2.2 million metric tonnes (MT) of e-waste in 2025, becoming the third-largest global generator after China and the US. However, informal recycling exposes millions, especially marginalised communities, to serious health risks, making it a major urban challenge. E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded or end-of-life electronic devices and […]
