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Places in News: Ukraine

Context: The Indian Prime Minister will visit Ukraine this week to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, marking the first visit by...

Species in News: Baya Weavers 

Context: During the monsoon season, Baya weaver birds flock to suburban wetlands in Mirertek, Sinduria, and Gerua.  These birds are...

Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana

Context: The Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), a flagship health initiative by Coal India Limited (CIL), has reached a significant...

RISE Accelerator

Context: The Atal Innovation Mission, in collaboration with Australia’s CSIRO, is now accepting applications from start-ups and MSMEs in India...

Anti-Dumping Duty

Context: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping probe into the import of hot rolled flat...

AR, MR, VR

Context: Augmented reality (AR) has evolved from a futuristic concept to a widespread technology, thanks to advancements in microdisplay technologies,...

Chinese Yaks Stray into Indian Territory

Context: Recently, around 40 Chinese yaks entered Indian territory in the Demchok area of eastern Ladakh and are currently under...

Lateral Entry

Context: The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) recently invited applications for various positions across 24 ministries through lateral entry. However,...

Safety of Doctors

Context: The  Union Health Ministry has assured protesting doctors of all possible efforts to ensure their safety and urged them...

Banni Grasslands

Context: In a recent study, researchers evaluated the suitability of various regions within Banni for sustainable grassland restoration, prioritising ecological...

Hybrid Animal in Maharashtra: A Threat to Wolves

Context: In a recent discovery in Saswad, Pune, Maharashtra, researchers have identified a hybrid animal resulting from the mating of...

Discovery of Potentially Regenerative Stem Cells in Sea Anemones

Context: Scientists at the University of Vienna have identified potentially regenerative stem cells in the sea anemone Nematostella vectensis.   ...

Bajirao I

Context: Bajirao, who is also known as ‘Bajirao Ballal’ and ‘Thorley Bajirao’ was born on 18 August 1700.   Early...

Subhash Chandra Bose

Context: In a letter to Prime Minister Modi, Netaji’s grandnephew urged for the return of Subhas Chandra Bose’s remains from...

Species in News: Malabar Tree Toad

Context: According to a recent study, climate change could reduce the Malabar Tree Toad’s (MTT) habitat in India’s protected areas...