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Intermediate-Mass Black Holes

Recent astronomical advancements have led to the discovery of an Intermediate-Mass Black Hole (IMBH) located in the faint galaxy NGC 4395, approximately 4.3 million light-years from Earth. This...

April 18, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

1. In the context of labour laws and the Palna Scheme, consider the following: Establishments with 30 or more employees must provide a crèche facility under the Maternity...

April 18, 2025

Military Exercise Balikatan 2025

The Philippines is set to host the Balikatan joint military exercise involving the United States, Australia and Japan. It will start April 21 and end May 9, 2025....

April 18, 2025

India Achieves First QKD Transmission

India has recently achieved milestone in quantum communication by successfully demonstrating its first Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) transmission over a 4-core Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). This breakthrough marks a...

April 18, 2025

Wet-Bulb Temperature Survival Threshold

Recent studies have raised questions about the widely accepted wet-bulb temperature survival threshold of 35°C. Harvard researchers, in collaboration with the Indian Union environment ministry, discussed heat stress...

April 18, 2025

International Big Cat Alliance

The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) officially signed an agreement with India to set up headquarters and main office within the country. This happened more than two months...

April 18, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 18, 2025

1. Which Indian armed force hosted the 3rd edition of the Meteorological and Oceanological Symposium titled Meghayan-25? [A] Indian Army[B] Indian Air Force[C] Indian Navy[D] Indian Coast Guard...

April 18, 2025

Japan’s High-Speed Train Collaboration with India

Japan is set to enhance India’s high-speed rail capabilities by providing two shinkansen trains for free. These trains, models E5 and E3, will serve as test vehicles for...

April 17, 2025

PEN-Plus Strategy Enhances NCD Care in Africa

In recent years, the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) has escalated in the WHO African Region. A report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa assessed the...

April 17, 2025

Fisheries Development Initiatives Under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is initiative aimed at transforming India’s fisheries sector. Launched in 2020, this scheme addresses critical gaps in fish production, productivity, and...

April 17, 2025

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