News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection
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Key Highlights Of National Family Health Survey-6
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the National Family Health Survey-6 conducted during 2023-24 across 715 districts. About National Family Health Survey-6 The National Family Health Survey-6 provides evidence on population, health, nutrition, and family welfare indicators and supports planning up to the district level. Released by: It is released by the Ministry… Continue reading Key Highlights Of National Family Health Survey-6
Khajuraho Group of Temples
News: Yoga Mahotsav 2026 was organised at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho, marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. About Khajuraho Group of Temples The Khajuraho Group of Temples represents the culmination of northern Indian temple art and architecture of the Chandella dynasty. Location: Khajuraho temples… Continue reading Khajuraho Group of Temples
Chandra River
News: Sissu village on the Chandra River is facing concerns due to the expanding Ghepan Lake and the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood. About Chandra River Origin: The Chandra River originates from a huge snow bed on the south-eastern side of Baralacha La (in Himachal Pradesh) and rises among the snows lying at the… Continue reading Chandra River
Key Facts about Myanmar
News: Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing will visit India from May 30 to June 3, 2026, after the controversial election held between December 2025 and January 2026. About Key Facts about Myanmar Location: Myanmar is the northernmost country of Southeast Asia and is located in the western portion of mainland Southeast Asia. Bordering Countries:… Continue reading Key Facts about Myanmar
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
News: A Department of Science & Technology (DST) task force has recommended a phased shift to Post-Quantum Cryptography for protecting sensitive data in critical sectors. About Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) refers to a new generation of mathematical algorithms designed to protect digital data from being broken by future quantum computers. Aim: PQC aims… Continue reading Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
Process of WTO Membership
News: India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol on 22 May 2026 in Geneva in the context of Ethiopia’s WTO accession. About Process of WTO Membership Eligibility to Apply: Any state or customs territory having full autonomy in conducting its trade policies can apply for World Trade Organization (WTO) membership under Article XII of… Continue reading Process of WTO Membership
Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
News: The Supreme Court dismissed Tamil Nadu’s review petition against the Mekedatu project and rejected its request for open court hearing. About Mekedatu Project The Mekedatu Project is a multi-purpose balancing reservoir and drinking water project initiated by the Government of Karnataka. Location: The project is located near Kanakapura in Ramanagara district, Karnataka, about 90… Continue reading Mekedatu Project and Arkavathi River
Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
News: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research developed the CLEAR platform for high-resolution protein mapping. About Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR): It is a novel spatial protein imaging platform that enables visualization and mapping of a large number of proteins within the same sample. Developed… Continue reading Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) Platform
High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
News: The Government of India constituted a High-Level Committee to study demographic changes caused by illegal immigration and other abnormal reasons. About High-Level Committee on Demographic Change The High-Level Committee on Demographic Change is a government committee formed to scientifically study demographic changes in India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA) Aim: The Committee… Continue reading High-Level Committee on Demographic Change
