Bharat Bodh Kendra: Reawakening the Spirit of India

Bharat Bodh Kendra

On May 10, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal opened the Bharat Bodh Kendra at the India Habitat Center in New Delhi. Bharat Bodh isn’t just a concept—it’s a call to reconnect with India’s true identity. It refers to a deep, conscious understanding of India—not merely as a country, but as a civilisation with timeless values, … Read more

Zombie Volcano: The Reawakening of Dormant Giants

Zombie-Volcano

For the past several decades, scientists have found themselves looking at the curious case of what seemed to be burnt-out volcanoes showing renewed signs of life. Starting from the 1900s, some volcanoes, classified as ‘zombie’, are also awakening from the dead, always paying a deaf ear to the conventional cycle of active, dormant, and dead … Read more

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track

India’s First Hyperloop Test Track

Recently, IIT Madras along with the Ministry of Railways developed India’s first hyperloop test track, measuring 422 meters. In this technology, the train will travel in a tube-like structure, founded by the Ministry of Railways and built at the IIT Madras campus, at the speed of more than 1,000 km/h. This means passengers can travel … Read more

38th National Games 2025

National Games 2025

National Games formerly known as Indian Olympic Games are biennial events. Athletes from all over India come to participate against each other. The first National Games ceremony was held in 1924 (101 years ago) in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was its 38th edition and was hosted by Uttrakhand. ALSO READ- Kuldhara: A Cursed Village … Read more

What is 14AFAF 2025?

14thafaf 2025

14AFAF 2025 stands for 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum 2025, intends to promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific area. It is a joint event of the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India (GoI), and the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB). … Read more

67th Grammy Awards

67th Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards also called Grammys, are the most prestigious awards in the music industry worldwide. The awards are presented by the Recording Academy, an American Academy, annually. They were originally known as the Gramophone Awards because the trophy symbolised a glided gramophone. The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959 in 28 different … Read more

Budget 2025-26: Highlights

Budget 2025-26

The Union Budget, or the Annual Financial Statement of India was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in Parliament, outlining the government’s estimated revenues and expenditures for the upcoming financial year (1 Apr 2025- 31 Mar 2026) as mandated by Article 112 of the Indian constitution. The budget is created by the Budget Division of … Read more

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): A Silent Threat

HMPV

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has gained attention recently for its widespread impact on humans. This article delves into the history, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and implications of HMPV, highlighting its distinct features and specific effects on India. ALSO READ- Norovirus Outbreak A Brief History of HMPV- It was discovered in discovered in … Read more

Norovirus Outbreak

Norovirus

Why in the News? Recently, many cases of Norovirus have been reported in te USA, especially in Minnesota. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as ‘Norwalk virus’, ‘winter vomiting disease’ and ‘stomach flu’ is a highly transmissible virus that causes gastroenteritis, characterised by inflammation of the stomach and intestine. Norovirus gets its name from Norwalk, … Read more

Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)

Ocean Anoxic Event 1a

Why in the News? A recent study published in Science Advances provides fresh insights into the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a). By examining ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu, Japan. ALSO READ- World Malaria Report 2024 What is the Ocean Anoxic Event 1a? Earth’s history is marked by profound … Read more