AIR LORA: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly considering the acquisition of AIR LORA, an advanced air-launched ballistic missile, to significantly bolster its long range strike capabilities. AIR LORA is an advanced air-launched ballistic missile developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). It is a short-range air-to-ground missile (AGM) developed for strike missions against high-value […]
Tag: 7th Jul 2025
National Commission for Minorities : In News
National Commission for Minorities: In News The National Commission for Minorities (NCM), set up with the vision to safeguard and protect the interests of minority communities in India, is awaiting the appointment of a head and members since the retirement in April 2025 of its previous Chairperson and members. National Commission for Minorities (NCM) is […]
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board: India’s nuclear regulator, the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), recently granted operation licence for two indigenously developed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. AERB stands as India’s premier regulatory authority for nuclear and radiation safety. The AERB was constituted on November 15, […]
Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025
Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025: The UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) and the U.S. National Drought Mitigation Centre released a Drought Hotspots Around the World 2023-2025 report highlighting intensifying drought hotspots between 2023–2025. Droughts have intensified across Africa, the Mediterranean, Latin America, and Asia — termed “slow-moving catastrophes.” Over 90 million people in […]
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Satkosia Tiger Reserve: The Odisha government recently floated a tender for the construction of a high-level bridge over the Mahanadi river near the ecologically sensitive Satkosia tiger reserve. It is located in the heartland of Odisha and spread over four districts, viz. Angul, Cuttack, Boudh, and Nayagarh. It comprises two adjoining sanctuaries, namely Baisipalli Sanctuary […]
Australian Bat Lyssavirus
Australian Bat Lyssavirus: A death was reported due to Australian bat lyssavirus. Australian Bat Lyssavirus is a rare but deadly virus that can be transmitted from bats to humans through bites or scratches. It is closely related to the rabies virus and was first identified in 1996 in a fruit bat in northern New South […]
Pethia dibrugarhensis
Pethia dibrugarhensis: A team of scientists has discovered a new species of cyprinid fish in the Brahmaputra river at Maijan in Dibrugarh and named it as ‘Pethia dibrugarhensis’. Pethia dibrugarhensis is a member of the Cyprinidae family and is classified as a It was found inhabiting moderately fast-flowing sections of the river, with a substrate […]
17th BRICS Summit
17th BRICS Summit: India’s Prime Minister of India participated in the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, where Indonesia was welcomed as a full BRICS member. The summit also saw adoption of the Rio de Janeiro Declaration focused on global governance reforms and sustainable development.BRICS is an intergovernmental forum of emerging economies initially comprising Brazil, Russia, […]
Penico: Peru’s Newly Unearthed Ancient City
Penico: Peru’s Newly Unearthed Ancient City: Archaeologists have discovered a 3,500-year-old ancient city named Penico in northern Peru. It likely served as a major trade centre linking Pacific, Andean, and Amazonian cultures after the decline of the Caral civilization. Penico: Peru’s Newly Unearthed Ancient City s Located in: Barranca Province, northern Peru, ~200 km north […]
Nipah virus (NiV)
Nipah virus (NiV): Kerala has launched a serological survey to investigate the recurring outbreaks of Nipah virus (NiV), especially in high-risk zones of northern Kerala, where the virus has reappeared for the eighth time in eight years.Nipah is a zoonotic virus that spreads from animals (mainly bats) to humans. It causes illnesses ranging from mild […]
