Page-7 of Archives: May, 2025
Electric Vehicles and Air Pollution Concerns
Recent studies have raised concerns about the environmental impact of electric vehicles (EVs) beyond their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While EVs are celebrated for their potential...
India Shuts Land Ports With Bangladesh
India implemented trade restriction by closing all land ports with Bangladesh. This decision halted the export of readymade garments and other specific goods, marking a notable downturn in...
PLI Scheme for Pharmaceuticals
The Government of India has renewed its Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme to boost domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. This initiative focuses on increasing the production of critical pharmaceutical products....
Early Monsoon Onset in India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced the early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala on May 24, 2025. This event occurred eight days ahead of the expected...
Tianwen-2 Mission
China is set to launch its first mission to survey and sample a near-Earth asteroid this week. The Tianwen-2 mission aims to explore 469219 Kamo‘oalewa, a unique asteroid...
Delhi Government’s Sewer Connection Initiative
The Delhi government received boost for its sewer connection initiative. The Centre approved Rs 800 crore in financial assistance under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation...
New Malaria Control Compounds
Scientists have discovered compounds that target the Plasmodium falciparum parasite during its development in Anopheles mosquitoes. This breakthrough could enhance malaria control efforts, particularly in resource-poor regions where...
Karni Mata Temple
The Karni Mata Temple, located in Deshnok, Rajasthan, is renowned for its unique association with rats. This temple is dedicated to Karni Mata, a revered figure believed to...
Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 25-26, 2025
1. The INSPIRE Scheme is a flagship initiative of which organization? [A] Council of Scientific and Industrial Research[B] Ministry of Education[C] Reserve Bank of India[D] Department of Science...
Blue Light’s Impact on Fungal Resistance
Recent research from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in Thiruvananthapuram has revealed findings regarding blue light’s effects on fungi. Scientists discovered that prolonged exposure...
Critical Minerals and Indian Defence
India has taken steps to boost its self-sufficiency in critical minerals and enhance its defence manufacturing capabilities. The recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan marks...
