Page-9 of Archives: May, 2025
Antimicrobial Resistance and Animal Health in 2025
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses threat to global health and food security. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) released a report in May 2025, denoting the potential impact...
Turbulence
An Indigo flight from Delhi to Srinagar faced extreme turbulence while flying through a thunderstorm. This incident involved 227 passengers and resulted in visible damage to the aircraft,...
Intercrystals
Recent advancements in material science have led to the discovery of a new class of materials known as intercrystals. Researchers from Rutgers University–New Brunswick have revealed their unique...
CPEC Expansion to Afghanistan
China and Pakistan announced the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) to Afghanistan. This move aims to enhance trilateral cooperation among the three nations. The announcement followed...
India Imposes Import Restrictions on Bangladeshi Goods
India has recently imposed restrictions on the import of ready-made garments and other goods from Bangladesh. This decision limits the entry points to just two sea ports –...
Judicial Accountability and the Veeraswami Ruling
In recent developments, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has raised concerns regarding the accountability of judges in India. Following the Supreme Court’s in-house inquiry into Justice Yashwant Varma, Dhankhar...
India’s Tariffs on Steel and Aluminium Imports
India has recently announced its intention to impose tariffs on $7.6 billion worth of imports from the United States. This decision comes as a direct response to the...
Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan
India is enhancing its role in ocean geopolitics through advancements in polar and ocean research. The inauguration of “Sagar Bhavan” and “Polar Bhavan” at the National Centre of...
Payments Regulatory Board
The Government of India introduced changes to its payments ecosystem by establishing the Payments Regulatory Board (PRB). This new regulatory body aims to enhance oversight of the payment...
Siang Upper Multipurpose Project
The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP) has become a focal point of conflict in Arunachal Pradesh. The project aims to construct an 11.2 GW dam on the Siang...
India’s Renewable Energy Growth and Challenges
India has witnessed a remarkable increase in renewable energy installations in recent years. However, actual electricity generation from these sources remains lower than expected. A recent analysis by...