News: Recently, a study has revealed that India’s tiger population has grown by 30% in the last 20 years. Findings of the study Findings of the study has highlighted that there are various reasons due to which this growth has been seen such as: Effective Conservation Strategies: India has implemented a balanced approach combining land-sharing… Continue reading Growth in India’s Tiger population
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Suzetrigine
News: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Suzetrigine, a new non-opioid painkiller. About Suzetrigine Suzetrigine is a non-opioid painkiller developed by US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Unlike opioids, which work in the brain, suzetrigine blocks pain signals before they reach the brain. It targets nociceptors (specialized nerve endings that sense pain). This prevents the… Continue reading Suzetrigine
Mangroves and their Importance
News: A recent study conducted by researchers highlights the remarkable ability of Sunderban mangroves to recover from environmental stress within weeks. About Mangroves and their Importance Mangroves are trees that grow in salty water near the sea. They are unique because most trees cannot survive in such conditions. The Sundarbans are located in the delta… Continue reading Mangroves and their Importance
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
News: The recent withdrawal of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has made global headlines due to its significant political, economic, and security implications. About Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) It was established on May 28, 1975, in Lagos, Nigeria through the Treaty of Lagos.… Continue reading Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Teesta River
News: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) recently approved the reconstruction of the Teesta-III dam in Sikkim, despite concerns over its structural resilience and environmental risks. About Teesta River The Teesta River originates from the Tso Lhamo Lake in the eastern Himalayas, located in Sikkim, India. It flows through Sikkim and… Continue reading Teesta River
DeepSeek
News: Recently, DeepSeek’s R1 model has created a major disruption in the global AI industry. About DeepSeek DeepSeek is a Chinese AI startup based in Hangzhou. It recently launched the R1 model, which has disrupted the global AI sector. DeepSeek R1 is an open-source AI mode which is known for high efficiency at a lower… Continue reading DeepSeek
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has taken a significant step to control the steep rise in health insurance premiums for senior citizens. It has issued a directive capping annual premium hikes at 10% for health insurance policies covering individuals aged 60 years and above. About IRDAI The Insurance Regulatory and… Continue reading Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
Asteroid Bennu
News: Asteroid Bennu has been making headlines due to NASA’s OSIRIS-REx (Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security-Regolith Explorer) mission, which aims to collect and return samples from the asteroid to Earth. About Asteroid Bennu Bennu is a near-Earth asteroid located about 200 million miles away from Earth. It was discovered in 1999 by the NASA-funded… Continue reading Asteroid Bennu
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
News: The government has reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to include T V Somanathan, the new Cabinet Secretary, and Manoj Govil, the newly appointed Expenditure Secretary. About Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was established in August 1948 within the Department of Scientific Research later the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE)… Continue reading Atomic Energy Commission (AEC)
India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision
News: Recently, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) marked its 150th anniversary. About India Meteorological Department (IMD) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) was established in 1875. It is the principal agency for meteorological observations, weather forecasting, and seismology in India. Headquarters: New Delhi, IMD operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and plays a vital role… Continue reading India Meteorological Department (IMD) and its future vision
