Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia)
Context: A new Himachal Pradesh Forest Department survey recorded 83 snow leopards in the state, up from 51 in 2021. About: The snow leopard, often called the “ghost of theRead More
Compressive asphyxia
A stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, claimed 41 lives, including nine children. Most deaths were caused by compressive asphyxia, a fatal condition in overcrowded situations. WhatRead More
Cyclone Shakhti
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the formation of Cyclone Shakhti over the northeast Arabian Sea. About Cyclone Shakhti: What it is? A tropical cyclonic storm that developed in the northeast Arabian Sea, ~340Read More
NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced plans to install QR code-enabled Project Information Sign Boards across highways. About NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways: What it is?Read More
Typhoon Bualoi
The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and subsequent floods has risen to 36, with over 210,000 houses damaged and agricultural losses worth $435 million. About Typhoon Bualoi: What it is?Read More
“Waste to Art Wall” — NMC’s Creative Sanitation Initiative
What is it? The NMC has launched a pioneering project called “Waste to Art Wall” at Prem Nagar, Satranjipura Zone. It converts discarded waste materials (tyres, plastic bottles, old utensils,Read More
National Pulses Mission
The Union Cabinet has approved the “Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses” (National Pulses Mission 2025–31) with a total funding of ₹11,440 crore to ramp up pulse production and reduce importRead More
Environmental surveillance
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced a plan to launch wastewater surveillance for 10 viruses across 50 Indian cities, strengthening the country’s disease monitoring and preparedness system.Read More
The Transformation of Girls’ Education
The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme has completed a decade, showing measurable progress in improving the sex ratio at birth and girls’ education outcomes across India. Societal andRead More
India’s Second Mineral Exploration Contract
India has secured a second exploration contract from the International Seabed Authority (ISA) for Polymetallic Sulphides (PMS) in the Carlsberg Ridge, Indian Ocean. This makes India the first country with two PMS contracts,Read More