India has recently taken steps to transform its skilling infrastructure. A National Steering Committee (NSC) was formed in July 2025 to guide this transformation. The focus is on...
India recently conducted successful test-firings of two nuclear-capable short-range ballistic missiles, Prithvi-II and Agni-I, from the Integrated Test Range off Odisha’s coast. These tests confirm the missiles’ readiness...
The Government of India has launched the National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 (NSCSTI 2.0). This upgraded framework aims to modernise and strengthen civil service training...
The discovery of a new lichen species, Allographa effusosoredica, in the Western Ghats marks advancement in biodiversity research. Indian scientists used classical and molecular methods to identify this...
The Uttar Pradesh government’s 2025 decision to merge government schools with low enrolment has sparked widespread debate. Opposition leaders and local communities argue the move could restrict access...
1. National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutes 2.0 framework was developed by which government body? [A] Capacity Building Commission (CBC)[B] Indian Institute of Public Administration[C] Ministry of...
Recent studies reveal a rapid spread of alien plant species across tropical ecosystems. This invasion is altering native flora and destabilising rich biodiversity. Climate change and human actions...
Recent advances in photocatalysis have led to a breakthrough method for producing hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) using sunlight and water. Researchers have developed a novel material called Mo-DHTA COF...
Measles cases have surged worldwide in 2024 and early 2025. The Global Virus Network (GVN), a coalition of virologists from over 40 countries, has brought into light this...
The Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) is set to complete the delivery of 6.01 lakh AK-203 rifles nearly 22 months ahead of the planned schedule. The contract, valued...