News: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honored discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance by Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi. About Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 Winners Mary E. Brunkow — from United States Fred Ramsdell — from United States Shimon Sakaguchi — from Japan Work: The Medicine Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025
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Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
News: PM paid tribute to Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramaniya Siva, praising their sacrifices, cultural pride, and patriotic inspiration for youth from Tamil Nadu. About Tiruppur Kumaran Birth: He was born on 4 October 1904 , in weaver family near Erode, Tamil Nadu He is also known as Kodi Kaatha Kumaran. Death: He died from injuries… Continue reading Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
News: Union Minister of Ports received India’s third VLGC “Shivalik” under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a national maritime milestone. About Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik” ‘Shivalik’ is a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), which is a sub-class of gas carriers designed to transport a much higher volume of gas. It joined… Continue reading Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
Dhvani Missile
News: DRDO is preparing to test the Dhvani hypersonic missile, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s strategic capabilities. About Dhvani Missile It is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that is launched to extreme altitude and then glides at hypersonic speed toward its target with high maneuverability. This glide profile makes the missile very difficult to… Continue reading Dhvani Missile
Exercise KONKAN-25
News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
Baratang Island
News: India’s only mud volcano at Baratang in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands erupted on October 2 after over two decades of dormancy. About Baratang Island Location: It lies in the North and Middle Andaman district, nearly 150 km from Port Blair. Ranchiwalas Island is another name for Baratang Island. This island is inhabited mainly… Continue reading Baratang Island
Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
News: Scientists warn that Amazon’s “flying rivers” are weakening with tree loss, raising drought risks for regions that depend on this rainfall-driven moisture transport. About Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’ “Flying rivers” are vast streams of water vapour generated by the rainforest and Atlantic evaporation that flow across the Amazon basin. This natural phenomenon spans eight Latin… Continue reading Amazon’s ‘Flying Rivers’
NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
News: Poland has announced that it will join NATO Pipeline System (NPS) amid rising tensions with Russia. About NATO Pipeline System (NPS) Purpose: The NPS is designed to ensure that NATO’s requirements for petroleum products and their distribution can be met at all times. Origin: It was set up during the Cold War. Scale: In… Continue reading NATO Pipeline System (NPS)
PM-SETU Scheme
News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Lecanemab Drug
News: Recently, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early Alzheimer’s disease. About Lecanemab Drug It is a disease-modifying immunotherapy for early Alzheimer’s disease. Aim: It aims to address underlying disease processes rather than only relieve symptoms. It may slow progression in some people with an early diagnosis. It is not a cure and… Continue reading Lecanemab Drug
