PM – SETU
Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs Launched by: PM Narendra Modi on 4 October 2025 at Kaushal Deekshant Samaroh. Budget: ₹60,000 crore. Aim: Upgrade 1,000 ITIs acrossRead More
The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics
2025 Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to: John Clarke (UC Berkeley, USA) Michel H. Devoret (Yale University/UC Santa Barbara, USA) John M. Martinis (UC Santa Barbara, USA) Citation:“For the discoveryRead More
Reinventing the Logistics Landscape in India
India’s logistics sector is undergoing a major transformation driven by initiatives such as PM Gati Shakti master plan National Logistics Policy, and Dedicated Freight Corridors, aiming to reduce logistics costsRead More
Smriti Mandhana inches toward a 28-year record
In the ongoing ICC Women’s World Cup, Indian opener Smriti Mandhana is just 12 runs shy of surpassing Belinda Clark’s long-standing record for most ODI runs in a calendar year.
The Indian Diet & Its Hidden Health Crisis
1. What Indians Eat Today Carbohydrates dominate: 65–75% of daily calories (among the highest globally). Protein is scarce: Only 9–11% of daily calories. Fats are rising: 14–23% of daily calories,Read More
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