In 2024, researchers from the ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode discovered a new fungal disease affecting ginger crops in Kodagu, Karnataka. The disease, caused by...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is currently navigating a complex economic landscape. Recent analysis suggests that the RBI’s monetary policy committee (MPC) may not deliver the expected...
The Union Budget 2025 introduced changes to import duties on life-saving drugs. The government has waived import duties on 36 essential medications and reduced it for an additional...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is spearheading the development of a human vaccine candidate against the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. This initiative comes in response...
1. In the context of High Entropy Alloys (HEAs), consider the following statements: HEAs are composed of multiple elements in almost equal concentrations. HEAs can only be synthesized...
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI application, has recently faced scrutiny due to privacy and security concerns. Various governments have issued bans on its use, particularly within official capacities. The...
The West Bengal government is set to commence basalt mining on 326 acres at the Deocha-Pachami coal mine in Birbhum district. This initiative aligns with the Bengal Global...
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is renowned for its exceptional conditions for astronomical observation. Its clear, dark skies have attracted multiple world-class observatories. However, a proposed green...
Ukraine’s geopolitical landscape has transformed dramatically due to ongoing conflict with Russia. Amidst this turmoil, Ukraine’s rich deposits of rare earths and other critical minerals have gained attention...
Recently, the Indian Army’s Eastern Command headquarters, Fort William, was officially renamed Vijay Durg. This change reflects India’s ongoing efforts to shed colonial legacies and honour its indigenous...
