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Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals

The Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals (SYSM) were awarded in 2025 to seven military leaders for their distinguished service during Operation Sindoor. This operation was launched by the Indian...

August 18, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 17-18, 2025

1. What is Australopithecus, that was in the news recently? [A] A newly discovered species of Fish[B] Traditional medicine[C] A group of extinct primates[D] A flowering plant Show...

August 18, 2025

Genetically Engineered Bacteria Enable Self-Powered Biosensors

Recent advances in synthetic biology and bioelectrochemistry have led to the development of self-powered chemical sensors using genetically engineered bacteria. Researchers from Imperial College London and Zhejiang University...

August 18, 2025

Extreme Weather Events in Jammu and Kashmir

The Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir faced a tragic flash floodrecently. Torrential rain struck the remote village of Chasoti near Machail Mata temple. At least 65 people...

August 18, 2025

Decline of Naxalite Violence Amid Global Terror Threats

Recent developments show a sharp decline in ideologically-driven Naxalite militancy in India. This contrasts with persistent and evolving global terrorism threats, especially those inspired by groups like Islamic...

August 18, 2025

US-Russia Talks Impact India’s Russian Oil Imports

The 2025 US-Russia summit in Alaska ended without a ceasefire agreement for Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin emerged politically stronger while US President Donald Trump showed no immediate...

August 18, 2025

Indian Phoenix Palms

Recent botanical research has uncovered a new species of palm in India and reclassified existing ones within the genus Phoenix. These findings stem from revisiting the 17th-century work...

August 18, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 15-16, 2025

1. Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile was developed by which country? [A] Russia[B] China[C] France[D] United States Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Russia] Notes:Russia is preparing for fresh tests...

August 16, 2025

India Achieves Historic Deep Ocean Dives in Atlantic

India reached a new milestone in ocean exploration in August 2025. Two Indian aquanauts descended to depths of 4,025 and 5,002 metres in the Atlantic Ocean. This achievement...

August 15, 2025

Jellyfish Swarms Disrupt Nuclear Power Plants Worldwide

Recent incidents have brought into light the growing challenge posed by jellyfish swarms to nuclear power plants. Recently, France’s Gravelines Nuclear Power Station temporarily shut down multiple reactors...

August 15, 2025

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