Diphtheria Outbreak
Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial disease, primarily caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and marked by symptoms like sore throat, fever, and a thick grey or…
Current Affairs In-depths & Editorials
Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) Metric
The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric, developed by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) with contributions from over 50 global organizations,…
National Green Hydrogen Mission
India’s Green Hydrogen Mission, approved on January 4, 2022, is a pivotal initiative towards achieving energy independence by 2047 and net zero by 2070. Its…
Intuitive Machines (IM) Mission
Intuitive Machines (IM) is set to embark on a pioneering lunar mission, known as IM-1, under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative. Slated for…
World Governments Summit 2024
The World Governments Summit 2024, scheduled for February 12-14 in Dubai, is an influential global event focusing on the theme “Shaping Future Governments.” It aims…
Kotravai Sculpture
The Kotravai sculptures, dating back to the Pallava and early Pandyan periods, were discovered in various locations across Tamil Nadu, India. These significant archaeological finds,…
Pollution caused by plastic
The report by the Public Accounts Committee on “Pollution caused by plastic” focuses on the UK’s efforts to combat plastic pollution. It highlights the current…
Cuscuta Dodder
Cuscuta, commonly known as dodder or amarbel in India, is a genus of parasitic plants with over 201 species, mostly found in temperate and tropical…
Nuclear Fusion: Joint European Torus (JET)
The Joint European Torus (JET) is a pivotal project in the field of nuclear fusion energy, particularly in its application for power generation. Recently, JET…
