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Niallia tiangongensis

Recent research aboard the Tiangong Space Station has revealed a new bacterial species named Niallia tiangongensis. This discovery occurred during the Shenzhou 15 mission, which returned to Earth...

May 23, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: May 23, 2025

31. SPICED scheme is implemented under which ministry? [A] Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare[B] Ministry of Food Processing Industries[C] Ministry of Commerce and Industry[D] Ministry of Rural...

May 23, 2025

Tropical Rainforest Loss Hits Record Levels in 2024

In 2024, the world witnessed unprecedented loss of tropical rainforests. Approximately 6.7 million hectares of primary rainforest vanished, primarily due to massive wildfires. This loss represents increase compared...

May 23, 2025

Urban Forests in India

Urban forests are vital for the ecological and social health of cities. They provide numerous benefits, including improving air quality and enhancing biodiversity. Recent events have brought into...

May 23, 2025

Merger of Konkan Railway Corporation with Indian Railways

The recent decision by the Maharashtra government to merge the Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) with Indian Railways marks development in India’s railway infrastructure. This merger follows approvals...

May 23, 2025

Telangana’s Composite Backwardness Index Initiative

The Telangana government is pioneering a unique initiative aimed at measuring social and economic disparities across various sub-castes. This effort stems from the findings of the Social Education...

May 23, 2025

INSV Kaundinya

The Indian Navy recently launched the Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya at the Naval Base in Karwar. This vessel is named after Kaundinya, an ancient Indian mariner...

May 23, 2025

Rahveer Scheme for Accident Victims

Madhya Pradesh has initiated the Rahveer Scheme to incentivise good Samaritans who assist accident victims. This decision was made during a special cabinet meeting held at the historic...

May 22, 2025

Climate Physical Risks

India faces climate crisis. Rising temperatures and erratic monsoons threaten its population and economy. The World Bank reports that over 80% of India’s districts are at risk from...

May 22, 2025

Asiatic Lion Population Surge in Gujarat 2025

The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat has experienced a remarkable increase, reaching an estimated 891 individuals as of May 2025. This is rise from 674 lions recorded in...

May 22, 2025

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