News: China has announced the construction of Xinghuo, the world’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant, marking a historic leap in nuclear energy technology. World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant. About World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant The project is located on Yaohu Island in Jiangxi Province of China. It is strategically chosen… Continue reading World’s first fusion-fission hybrid nuclear power plant
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Mount Etna
News: Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy erupted recently creating a spectacular display while sending a massive cloud of smoke and ash several kilometers into the sky. About Mount Etna Mount Etna is a volcano located in Sicily, Italy. It is one of the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Etna is located on an… Continue reading Mount Etna
FPV drones
News: In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine has utilized FPV drones effectively to launch precise strikes deep inside Russian territory. About FPV drones FPV drones, or first-person view drones, are unmanned aerial vehicles controlled remotely by pilots who see through the drone’s onboard camera in real-time. The live video feed is transmitted… Continue reading FPV drones
Birch Glacier
News: Recently, a massive portion of the Birch Glacier broke off, causing extensive destruction to an Alpine village in Switzerland. About Birch Glacier Birch Glacier is situated in the Lotschental Valley in northern Switzerland. The glacier lies within the Alpine region, known for its extensive glacial coverage. The collapse of Birch Glacier led to the… Continue reading Birch Glacier
PM–Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
News: Diu has become the first district in India to fulfill its entire electricity demand through solar energy, achieving a generation capacity of 11.88 MW. About PM–Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is the world’s largest domestic rooftop solar initiative. The scheme aims to provide free electricity to households by… Continue reading PM–Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
Dark Factory
News: Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran, in the TCS Annual Report FY2025, highlighted a major shift in IT and business services toward autonomous operations, driven by AI agents and robots enabling ‘dark factories’. About Dark Factory A Dark Factory (also known as Lights-Out Manufacturing) refers to a fully automated production facility. These factories operate without… Continue reading Dark Factory
Zangezur Corridor
News: The Zangezur Corridor is in focus after Armenia’s Security Council Secretary visited New Delhi and held talks with India’s National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. Zangezur Corridor About Zangezur Corridor The Zangezur Corridor is a planned transport route that connects Azerbaijan to its Nakhchivan region by passing through the southern part of Armenia. It will… Continue reading Zangezur Corridor
Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
News: The southwest monsoon arrived early, reaching Kerala on May 24 and Mumbai by May 26 — the earliest ever. The IMD says this was mainly due to favourable weather patterns, especially the Madden–Julian Oscillation. About Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) It is a tropical atmospheric phenomenon characterized by a moving system of winds, clouds, and pressure… Continue reading Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO)
Moringa
News: PKM1, a variety of Moringa oleifera has made a significant global impact, particularly in African countries like Senegal, Rwanda, and Madagascar for its nutrient-rich leaves that help combat malnutrition. Moringa About Moringa Moringa is a nutrient-rich deciduous tree native to North India. It is also a fast-growing, drought-resistant tree native to the southern foothills… Continue reading Moringa
ARHGAP36 gene
News: Two independent studies by Stanford University (USA) and Kyushu University (Japan) have identified the ARHGAP36 gene as the reason behind the orange coat colour in ginger cats. The discovery ends a century-long mystery in feline genetics. ARHGAP36 gene About ARHGAP36 gene The ARHGAP36 gene (Rho GTPase Activating Protein 36) encodes a regulatory protein that… Continue reading ARHGAP36 gene
