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
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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
Tulare Lake
News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake
Campus Calling programme
News: On May 16, 2025, the National Commission for Women (NCW), in collaboration with Yuvamanthan, launched the Campus Calling programme at Swami Vivekanand Subharti University (SVSU), Meerut. The initiative focuses on gender sensitivity, prevention of sexual harassment, and cyber safety in educational institutions. Campus Calling programme. About the Programme Campus Calling is an NCW initiative… Continue reading Campus Calling programme
e-Passports
News: India has formally joined over 120 countries—including the US, France, Japan, and Australia—in issuing biometric e-passports. This move aims to enhance national security, ease international travel, and align with ICAO global standards. A nationwide rollout is planned by mid-2025. e-Passports. About e-Passports A biometric e-passport is an upgraded version of the traditional passport. It… Continue reading e-Passports
New Caledonia
News: A crucial mediation effort by French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls to establish a new political agreement for New Caledonia failed on May 8, throwing the French Pacific territory into deep political uncertainty. New Caledonia. About New Caledonia New Caledonia is a French unique collectivity situated in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, approximately 900 miles (1,500… Continue reading New Caledonia
Presidential Reference
News: In May 2025, President Droupadi Murmu made a reference to the Supreme Court under Article 143, seeking its opinion on 14 specific legal questions. This followed a recent Supreme Court judgment that prescribed timelines for Governors and the President to act on State legislation, and made such decisions subject to judicial review. Presidential Reference.… Continue reading Presidential Reference
GRAIL Mission
News: A new NASA study, using data from the GRAIL mission, has revealed major differences between the two sides of the Moon. The nearside, visible from Earth, is hotter and more geologically active than the farside. This finding could explain the Moon’s uneven surface. GRAIL Mission. About GRAIL Mission GRAIL (Gravity Recovery and Interior Laboratory)… Continue reading GRAIL Mission
