News: In 2025, President Droupadi Murmu approved the awarding of seven Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medals on the eve of the 79th Independence Day. These awards recognised the leadership of Operation Sindoor. About Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM) It is India’s highest wartime distinguished service award, instituted on 26 June 1980, to honor exceptional service in… Continue reading Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)
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Ideonella sakaiensis
News: Researchers have discovered microbes such as Ideonella sakaiensis that show the potential to break down PET plastic. About Ideonella sakaiensis Ideonella sakaiensis belongs to the genus Ideonella and the family Comamonadaceae. It is a unique bacterium that can degrade and consume plastic, specifically polyethylene terephthalate (PET), by using it as both a carbon and… Continue reading Ideonella sakaiensis
Key Facts about Singapore
News: India and Singapore recently finalised around ten agreements. Pacts were signed on areas including on connectivity, digitalisation, healthcare and medicine, skills development and advanced technology. About Singapore Location: Singapore is a city-state located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, about 137 kilometres north of the Equator. It consists of the main diamond-shaped… Continue reading Key Facts about Singapore
Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The CCEA has cleared an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for building the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. Tato-II Hydroelectric Project About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is a 700 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project located on the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh. It will have a reservoir… Continue reading Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
Elders Group
News: The Elders, a global group of retired statespersons, for the first time described the situation in Gaza as an “unfolding genocide,” warning that Israel’s ongoing obstruction of humanitarian aid has triggered a “famine.” About Elders Group The Elders was founded in 2007 by Nelson Mandela as an independent group of global leaders. The organisation… Continue reading Elders Group
Perito Moreno Glacier
News: The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina is in the spotlight as it faces rapid disintegration due to rising global temperatures, raising fresh concerns over climate change and its impact on major freshwater reserves. About Perito Moreno Glacier The Perito Moreno Glacier, also known as the ‘White Giant’, is located near the city of El… Continue reading Perito Moreno Glacier
National Anubhav Awards
News: The National Anubhav Awards, 2025 mark a decade of achievements since the inception of the Anubhav portal in 2015. About National Anubhav Awards: Launch & Vision: Initiated by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) to document India’s administrative history through memoirs of retired employees. Eligibility: Employees retiring in the next 8 months… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards
United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
News: The Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) opened on 5 August 2025 in Awaza, Turkmenistan. About United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3) This is a high-level event is convened once every ten years to address the specific challenges faced by 32 landlocked developing nations. The conference brought together world… Continue reading United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
Dengue
News: A new study published identified envelope dimer epitope (EDE)-like antibodies as a key determinant of broad, cross-serotype immunity against dengue virus (DENV). About Dengue Dengue is a vector borne disease caused by the dengue virus and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes, mainly Aedes aegypti. The dengue virus (DEN) comprises… Continue reading Dengue
S.H.I.N.E. initiative
News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR), organized the nationwide ICMR-SHINE (Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers) outreach programme. About S.H.I.N.E. (Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers) initiative Organizers: Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of… Continue reading S.H.I.N.E. initiative
