News: Mizoram has become the first state in India to be officially declared fully ‘literate’ under the ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society) initiative. About ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme) ULLAS stands for Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society. It is also known as the New India… Continue reading ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram (New India Literacy Programme)
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International Booker Prize 2025
News: Recently, the International Booker Prize 2025 was awarded to “Heart Lamp” written by Banu Mushtaq and translated by Deepa Bhasthi. International Booker Prize 2025. About International Booker Prize The International Booker Prize is a prestigious literary award that recognizes the best translated work of fiction from around the world. It was established in 2005.… Continue reading International Booker Prize 2025
PBAT plastic
News: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has garnered national attention for its proactive step under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by introducing compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. PBAT plastic About PBAT plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable, compostable polymer. It is synthetic but behaves like natural biodegradable materials. It… Continue reading PBAT plastic
Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe
News: Professor Jayant Narlikar, an astrophysicist, passed away recently, is best known for his work on an alternative model of the universe, separate from the Big Bang. Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe About ‘Steady State’ Theory of the Universe It was jointly proposed by Jayant Narlikar and Sir Fred Hoyle, so also… Continue reading Jayant Narlikar and Steady-State Theory of the Universe
Operation Olivia
News: Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’ protects 6.98 lakh Olive ridley turtles in Odisha. Operation Olivia About Operation Olivia It is a vital initiative by the Indian Coast Guard aimed at ensuring safe nesting grounds for Olive Ridley turtles. It is conducted annually from November to May. Focus areas: The operation is conducted at the… Continue reading Operation Olivia
Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs)
News: A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB). About Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs) The battery is based on a NASICON-type cathode and anode material that can charge up to 80% in just six minutes and last over 3000 charge cycles.… Continue reading Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs)
Shirui Lily Festival
News: The 2025 Shirui Lily festival is being held in the backdrop of ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities that began in May 2023. Shirui Lily Festival. About the Shirui Lily Festival The Shirui Lily Festival is a state-organised tourism festival held annually in Ukhrul district, Manipur. It is organised by the… Continue reading Shirui Lily Festival
A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
News: Researchers from China recently reported that it’s hard to make sense of the widespread persistence of A-to-I mRNA editing in animals. About A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals mRNA: Our cells use DNA as a guide to make proteins. First, they copy DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). A-to-I editing: This is a process where the… Continue reading A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme
News: On May 20, 2025, recently revamped OCI services portal was launched. Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme. About Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme The Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme was introduced by the Government of India through an amendment to the Citizenship Act, 1955, in 2005. This initiative was designed to strengthen… Continue reading Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Scheme
e-Zero FIR
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday announced that cyber fraud complaints above ₹10 lakh made via helpline 1930 or the NCRP will now be automatically converted into FIRs under the new e-Zero FIR system. About e-Zero FIR Launched by: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Pilot Project… Continue reading e-Zero FIR
