News: NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base program during the 9th India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru. About Moon Base Program of NASA Moon Base Programme is part of NASA’s broader Artemis Programme, which seeks to build a permanent lunar outpost near the Moon’s South Pole. Aim: The program aims… Continue reading Moon Base Program of NASA
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Indian Peacock
News: India recently donated five Indian peafowls—four blue males and one white male-to the United Nations Office at Geneva. About Indian Peacock The Indian Peacock is India’s national bird and a large, colourful member of the pheasant family. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Pavo cristatus. Habitat: It occurs in deciduous forests, shrublands, grasslands, forest… Continue reading Indian Peacock
Dirac Medal 2026
News: Four physicists, including Indian physicist Deepak Dhar, have been awarded the Dirac Medal 2026 for contributions to statistical mechanics and theoretical physics. About Dirac Medal 2026 Origin: The Dirac Medal was first awarded in 1985 by the International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP). Naming: It is named after P.A.M. Dirac, one of the greatest… Continue reading Dirac Medal 2026
S.H.I.N.E. Initiative
News: The Department of Health Research-Indian Council of Medical Research will organise the second edition of S.H.I.N.E. on 11–12 August 2026 across 83 locations. About S.H.I.N.E. Initiative S.H.I.N.E. stands for Science, Health and Innovation for NextGen Explorer. It is a nationwide student outreach programme. Launched by: The initiative was launched by the Indian Council of… Continue reading S.H.I.N.E. Initiative
Glueball
News: Scientists have potentially found the first evidence of a form of matter made entirely from the carriers of a fundamental force, strengthening the case for the glueball. About Glueball A glueball is a bound state formed when gluons attract and bind with each other. Formation Process: Quarks: Quarks are the particles that are tightly… Continue reading Glueball
Mount Girnar
News: Gujarat Forest Department will deploy 25 trackers in the Mount Girnar region after a fatal lion attack on a 12-year-old pilgrim. About Mount Girnar Location: It is located in Junagadh district of Gujarat, in the Saurashtra region. It is also known as Revatak Parvata. Geology: Mount Girnar is a major igneous plutonic complex that formed… Continue reading Mount Girnar
India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories
News: NABL has launched India’s first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories under the Integrated Assessment Programme. About India’s first Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories The Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories provides a framework for mobile food testing laboratories to offer quality-assured testing services closer to communities. Launched by: It was… Continue reading India’s First Accreditation Scheme for Mobile Food Testing Laboratories
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026
News: The Indian and US navies will conduct the Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise 2026 from 10 to 14 August 2026. About Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 Participant: It is a bilateral training exercise between the Indian Navy and US Navy. Held at: It will be conducted at the Southern Naval Command… Continue reading Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026
Bank in a Box
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched ‘Bank in a Box’ as part of initiatives to modernize the technology and cybersecurity of Urban Cooperative Banks. About ‘Bank in a Box’ Bank in a Box is an integrated service bundle that enables even small Urban Cooperative Banks to provide modern banking services without heavy technology investment. It… Continue reading Bank in a Box
Dhabaleswar Temple
News: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple during the final engagement of her three-day visit to Odisha. About Dhabaleswar Temple Location: It is located on a hillock-like island in the River Mahanadi near Cuttack, Odisha. Dedicated to: The temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Naming: The name is linked to… Continue reading Dhabaleswar Temple
