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NASA’s GRAIL Mission

Recent findings from NASA’s GRAIL mission have revealed differences between the Moon’s two hemispheres. The study indicates that the nearside of the Moon, which faces Earth, is geologically...

May 17, 2025

Rajon Ki Baoli Stepwell

Conservation project was completed for Rajon ki Baoli, a 16th-century stepwell in Mehrauli Archaeological Park, New Delhi. This project was led by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)...

May 17, 2025

Polio Outbreak Declared in Papua New Guinea

The World Health Organisation (WHO) confirmed a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea. The outbreak was identified after routine screenings revealed the presence of the poliovirus in healthy...

May 17, 2025

SC Strikes Down Environmental Clearance Notifications

The Supreme Court of India made a landmark ruling regarding environmental clearances. It invalidated the 2017 notification and the subsequent 2021 office memorandum that allowed projects to receive...

May 17, 2025

Exercise Teesta Prahar

Exercise Teesta Prahar was military field exercise conducted by the Indian Army in May 2025. It took place at the Teesta Field Firing Range in West Bengal. The...

May 17, 2025

RBI Surplus Transfer

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plays important role in the Indian economy. Its surplus transfer to the government is for fiscal planning. The RBI is expected to...

May 17, 2025

Marang Buru

The Marang Buru, known as Parasnath Hill, is religious site in Jharkhand. It holds sacred value for both the Santal Adivasi and Jain communities. The Jharkhand High Court...

May 17, 2025

Supreme Court Ruling on Forest Land Misuse

The Supreme Court of India has recently mandated states and Union Territories to establish special teams to investigate whether reserved forest land has been improperly allocated to private...

May 17, 2025

Shillong-Silchar Highway

The Shillong-Silchar Highway project is set to transform connectivity in North-East India. This 166.8 km four-lane highway will connect Mawlyngkhung in Meghalaya to Panchgram in Assam. It is...

May 17, 2025

Shingles Vaccine Linked To Reduced Dementia Risk

Recent studies have brought into light the potential benefits of the shingles vaccine beyond preventing the painful viral infection. Research from South Korea indicates that vaccinated individuals may...

May 17, 2025

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