News: Vice President of India paid respects to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial on his 118th birth anniversary and 63rd Guru Pooja at Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district. About Muthuramalinga Thevar Birth: He was born on 30 October 1908 in Pasumpon village, Ramnad district, Tamil Nadu. Political career and associations He was initially associated… Continue reading Muthuramalinga Thevar
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Bordetella Holmesii
News: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh reported a sharp rise of pertussis-like infections by Bordetella holmesii in north India, based on 2019–2023 surveillance. About Bordetella Holmesii Bordetella holmesii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus, strictly aerobic and slow-growing organism. First identified: It was first identified as a distinct species in 1995. Diseases… Continue reading Bordetella Holmesii
Global Virus Network (GVN)
News: The Global Virus Network expanded by adding three Centers of Excellence in the Americas. About Global Virus Network (GVN) It is a coalition of leading virologists worldwide that advances understanding of how viruses cause disease and develops drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. No single institution has expertise in all viral areas.… Continue reading Global Virus Network (GVN)
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
News: Marine Fisheries Census 2025 advances with digital geo referenced supervision and web dashboards after workshops and a national meet at CMFRI Kochi. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025 It is the 5th edition of India’s national marine fisheries census. Ministry involved: Ministry ofFisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Funded by: It is fully funded by the… Continue reading Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
News– China launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, carrying a new crew—including its youngest astronaut—to the Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Launch Centre. About the Shenzhou-21 Mission Mission Duration: The crew will stay in orbit for six months, taking over operations from the Shenzhou-20 team. Scientific Objective: Notably, this… Continue reading Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station
Key Facts About Cape Verde
News– Cape Verde recently became the second-smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. About Cape Verde Official Name: Republic of Cabo Verde Location: Atlantic Ocean, off the northwestern coast of Africa, near Senegal. Geographical Nature: Archipelagic state consisting of 10 volcanic islands and 5 islets Island Groups: Barlavento (Windward Islands) Sotavento… Continue reading Key Facts About Cape Verde
UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
News: The Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty was published recently by UNEP. About UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025 Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Title of the report: Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty It evaluates the world’s preparedness for climate adaptation and financing needs and underscores the widening gap between… Continue reading UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025
Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service
News: The Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) have jointly launched Bharat Taxi to provide affordable and driver-friendly transportation. About Bharat Taxi About: Bharat Taxi is India’s first-ever cooperative cab service, scheduled to be launched in November 2025 in Delhi. Launched by: Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) Managed… Continue reading Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service
Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP portal. About KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard About: The Koyla Shakti Dashboard is a digital platform that integrates the entire coal value chain from mine to market on a unified interface. Launched by: Ministry of Coal Aim: To serve as the Digital Backbone of… Continue reading Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal
Sudan
News: Satellite images from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab show mass killings after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher. About Sudan It is located in Northeastern Africa. It is Africa’s third-largest country by area. Extension: It borders the Sahara on the north and extends southward to the forests of West Africa and the Congo River basin.… Continue reading Sudan
