Rajasthan has initiated India’s first drone-based artificial rain trial at Ramgarh Dam. This marks shift from traditional aeroplane-assisted cloud seeding to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles. The...
The Bibi Fatima Women’s Self-Help Group (SHG) from Teertha village in Karnataka’s Dharwad district won the prestigious Equator Initiative Award 2025. This United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) prize...
1. Kasargodia sheebae and Pilarta vaman, that were recently seen in news, belongs to which species? [A] Frog[B] Spider[C] Crab[D] Fish Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Crab] Notes:Recent...
Recent developments in 2025 show NASA’s Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) missions are at risk of termination. The Trump administration’s budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year excludes funding...
The year 2025 has seen a sharp increase in lightning-related deaths in India. Between April and July alone, over 1,600 people died due to lightning and rain-related incidents....
India’s organ transplant system has seen a major policy update in 2025. The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) has issued a 10-point advisory to reduce gender...
The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) was launched in 2023 to enhance trade and connectivity between India, the Arabian Gulf, and Europe. It aims to reduce shipping time...
Punjab has taken a major step in combating drug and weapon smuggling across its border with Pakistan. Recently, the state government launched the Baaj Akh Anti-Drone System (ADS),...
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana has recently come under intense scrutiny. Several structural issues and administrative decisions have sparked debates about its execution and management....
The Environment Ministry introduced the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025. These rules provide a legal framework to identify, assess and remediate chemical contamination at hazardous...
