Topic: GS-III
Pacific Reach 2025 Exercise
The Indian Navy’s newest indigenously-built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), INS Nistar, is actively participating in the multinational Exercise Pacific Reach 2025 held in Singapore. This biennial exercise sees...
Muzaffarpur Leads in Student Innovation
The district of Muzaffarpur in Bihar has emerged as the top contributor in the INSPIRE Award Standard Scheme in 2025. With 7,403 student submissions, it surpassed traditional educational...
Women’s Economic Empowerment Index
India’s economic growth depends on including women fully in the workforce. Today, women contribute just 18% to the country’s GDP. Nearly 196 million employable women remain outside the...
Lunar Nuclear Power Plant
China and Russia are collaborating on an ambitious project to establish a nuclear power plant on the Moon. This initiative aims to support the International Lunar Research Station...
Helium Abundance in the Sun
Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to a study estimating the abundance of helium in the Sun’s photosphere. This research, conducted by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, marks...
INS Surat Tests MRSAM
The Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Surat has made advancement in India’s defence capabilities. On April 24, 2025, it successfully executed a precision cooperative engagement against a...
Chlorpyrifos
Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide deemed ‘moderately hazardous’ by the World Health Organization, remains widely used in India. Despite bans in over 40 countries, it poses risks to farmers, consumers,...
