News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an exquisite Dokra sculpture to French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France in February 2025. About Dokra Artwork Dokra artwork is an ancient and celebrated form of metal casting that originated in India over 4,000 years ago. It is known for its rustic charm and intricate detailing,… Continue reading Dokra Artwork
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Einstein Ring
News: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope discovered a rare Einstein ring around a galaxy called NGC 6505, located 590 million light-years from Earth. The images were captured in September 2023 and released on February 12, 2025. About Einstein Ring An Einstein ring is a ring-shaped pattern of light formed due to gravitational… Continue reading Einstein Ring
Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024
News: India ranked 96 out of 180 countries in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, dropping three places from 93 in 2023. About Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is released annually by Transparency International. It ranks 180 countries and territories based on perceived levels of public sector corruption. The score… Continue reading Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024
Sukhoi Su-57
News: The Sukhoi Su-57 is in the news due to Russia offering India the production of the aircraft to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fleet. About Sukhoi Su-57 The Sukhoi Su-57 is a fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft developed by Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau, designed for air superiority, strike missions, and reconnaissance. It is the… Continue reading Sukhoi Su-57
Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
News: Researchers from Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru studied Asian elephants in Bandipur and Mudumalai National Parks (Southern India). They recorded elephant sounds for 2 years in different places like forests, grasslands, and water bodies. About Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication Findings of the study: Elephants produce 4 key types of sounds: Type of… Continue reading Asian Elephants’ Trumpeting and Vocal Communication
Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
News: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recently amended the Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations (TCCCPR), 2018, introducing stricter rules to combat spam calls and SMS messages. About Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations, 2018 It was introduced by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to curb unsolicited commercial communication (spam)… Continue reading Telecom Commercial Communications Customer Preference Regulations 2018
Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
News: In a significant move towards eliminating colonial influences in the Indian Armed Forces, Fort William, the Eastern Command Headquarters of the Indian Army in Kolkata, has been officially renamed Vijay Durg. Historical Significance of Fort William Originally constructed by the British in 1781, Fort William was named after King William III of England. It… Continue reading Fort William Renamed as Vijay Durg
India-UK Defence Agreements
In news: The strategic partnership between India and the United Kingdom has taken a significant step forward with new agreements aimed at enhancing next-generation weapon systems. These agreements were formally launched at Aero India 2025, marking the establishment of Defence Partnership–India (DP-I) to expand collaboration in the defence sector. About India-UK Defence Agreements Laser Beam… Continue reading India-UK Defence Agreements
International Criminal Court (ICC)
News: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has recently come under global scrutiny following its issuance of an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza. About International Criminal Court (ICC) The ICC is a permanent international court that prosecutes individuals for 4 serious crimes- genocide, war crimes, crimes against… Continue reading International Criminal Court (ICC)
Bombay Blood Group
News: In a pioneering medical achievement, doctors in Chennai successfully performed a kidney transplant on a patient with the Bombay blood group, using an organ from a donor with a different blood type. The team adapted the Japanese technique of double filtration plasmapheresis (DFPP) to lower anti-H antibody levels, preventing organ rejection and making an… Continue reading Bombay Blood Group
