News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
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SheLeads Programme
News: The second edition of SheLeads workshop was recently inaugurated. About SheLeads Programme It is a flagship Initiative organised by the UN Women India Country Office to advance gender equality in public and political leadership. Objective – Equip women with skills, networks, and capacity to lead effectively in governance and development. Aim: Aimed at promoting… Continue reading SheLeads Programme
Starfish
News: Scientists have discovered that a bacterium caused the 2013 starfish die-off, which killed about 5 billion sea stars by causing sea star wasting disease, where their limbs fall off and bodies break down. About Starfish Starfish are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, commonly called “sea stars” due to their distinctive star-shaped body.… Continue reading Starfish
Mount Kilimanjaro
News: Arunachal mountaineer Kabak Yano successfully summits Mount Kilimanjaro. About Mount Kilimanjaro Location– northeastern Tanzania. Type– Stratovolcano – composed of layers of ash, lava, and rock. Its highest point is the Kibo summit, which rises to 19,340 feet (5,895 metres), making it the tallest mountain in Africa. Kilimanjaro has three main volcanic peaks: Kibo, Mawensi,… Continue reading Mount Kilimanjaro
Krill
News: The krill fishing season near Antarctica ended earlier than planned after trawlers reached the catch limit for these tiny crustaceans. About Krill Krill are tiny, shrimp-like crustaceans that are semi-transparent and typically measure about 1 inch in length, weighing only a fraction of an ounce. Behavior– They live in massive swarms. Habitat: Found across… Continue reading Krill
Leap-1 Mission
News: Dhruva Space is preparing to launch its first commercial satellite mission called LEAP-1. About Leap-1 Mission It is the first commercial satellite mission launched by India’s space-tech startup, Dhruva Space. LEAP-1 marks Dhruva Space’s transition from tech demonstration to full-scale commercial satellite deployment. Launch Timeline & Vehicle: Scheduled for Q3 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Falcon… Continue reading Leap-1 Mission
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
News: Russia has officially announced that it no longer considers itself bound by the INF Treaty. About the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty obligated the United States and the Soviet Union to eliminate and permanently renounce all of their nuclear and conventional ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with ranges… Continue reading Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Asian Giant Tortoise
News: The critically endangered Asian Giant Tortoise has been successfully reintroduced into the Zeliang Community Reserve located in Nagaland’s Peren district. About Asian Giant Tortoise It is the largest tortoise species in mainland Asia and is considered one of the oldest tortoise species in the world. It is now only found in a few regions… Continue reading Asian Giant Tortoise
Sahel Region
News: Russia has strengthened its influence in West Africa’s Sahel region by signing a significant nuclear agreement with Niger. About Sahel Region The Sahel Region is a semi-arid belt located in western and north-central Africa. It extends approximately 5,000 kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east. The… Continue reading Sahel Region
Kopili River
News: In a significant move towards reviving river-based trade and promoting sustainable logistics in Assam, National Waterway-57 (River Kopili) has been made operational. About the Kopili River Kopili River is a major tributary of the Brahmaputra River, joining it on the left bank. Origin: The Kopili River originates on the southwestern slopes of Shillong Peak… Continue reading Kopili River
