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The NASA Perseverance rover has yet again amazed astronomers across the world with beautiful views of Mars, this time spotlighting the turtle-shaped rock at the Jezero Crater! Truly, the rock looks extremely much like a turtle with its head out of its shell and is one of the many such formations to excite and amaze. … Read more
Every year, thousands of aspirants compete for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE); however, few can clear all three rounds: Prelims, Mains and Personality tests. Many aspirants fall short of the list due to the limited vacancies available in the civil services. Some may clear the first two written examinations and get unlisted after the interview. … Read more
The indigenous development of the groundbreaking 32-bit Vikram processor chip represents a significant leap toward self-reliance in technology for India. Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the chip to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during Semicon India 2025. Vikram embodies, in a sense, a technological accomplishment and, conversely, a courageous step of intent toward India’s … Read more
In 2025, the following SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, serving, in a literal sense, as the real turning point in Eurasian geopolitics. Besides flag-waving, the summit provides an opportunity for SC members to build partnerships in areas such as security, trade, energy cooperation, and cultural exchanges. However, the summit stands out particularly … Read more
On 24 August, ISRO accomplished the first Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT-1) for the Gaganyaan mission from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, India. This mega test brought in an all-important passing into a later stage of validating parachute-based deceleration methods for the Crew Module (CM), an extremely important system during re-entry into the atmosphere … Read more
In February 2025, the NASA astronomers made a notable revelation of recognising a new natural satellite (moon) orbiting Uranus. The findings have opened up new opportunities for outer space research and to understand the complex dynamics of this far-off space. Uranus occupies a unique place in the solar system, and this discovery is a milestone … Read more
The Smart City Index 2025 of the IMD World Competitiveness Centre sees technology as only one aspect, along with infrastructure readiness. It further points towards what is probably the major challenge of contemporary urban existence: affordable housing. Housing costs in both developed and developing economies are rising well beyond incomes. In India, which is presently … Read more
The Indian government has brought a shift in online gaming platforms while sanctioning a bill on August 19 (Tuesday). With this bill, the government wants to put control on the fast-growing game industry. The change might be a nightmare for fantasy sports, rummy, betting and gambling games where participants wager real money with expectations of … Read more
Whatever your thoughts may be, the irregularities of the Gregorian calendar as it stands today can often be very confusing. The months are of different lengths; holidays shift from one weekday to another every year, and planning just becomes a mess. Hence, numerous reformers and thinkers have proposed alternative calendars, one of the most popular … Read more
Gone are the days when playing in a world-class arena and an international sports stadium was a dream of every sports aspirant. From playing in dusty grounds to professional stadiums, in 2025, the government will transform the sports domain with the introduction of Khelo Bharat Niti (KBN). The initiative is implemented to transform casual playtime … Read more