News: IQAir recently released its 8th World Air Quality Report (2025) highlighting global air pollution trends, health risks, and monitoring gaps. About World Air Quality Report, 2025 World Air Quality Report evaluates pollution levels, based on annual average PM2.5. Released by: It is published by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Edition: This is the… Continue reading World Air Quality Report, 2025
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Aghanashini River
News: UNESCO has advised the Government of India to strictly follow World Heritage Convention conservation guidelines for the proposed Aghanashini–Vedavathi river-linking project. About Aghanashini River Location: It is west flowing river in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. Origin: It originates from Gadihalli (Sirsi) at an altitude of 676 m in the Western Ghats of Karnataka.… Continue reading Aghanashini River
Guru Hargobind Sahib
News: Union Home Minister paid tributes to Guru Hargobind Sahib on the occasion of his Jyoti-Jyot Diwas, remembering his contributions to strengthening Sikhism and promoting the protection of humanity. About Guru Hargobind Sahib Guru Hargobind Sahib was the Sixth Guru of the Sikhs. Born: He was born on 9 June 1595 at a village Guru… Continue reading Guru Hargobind Sahib
Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings
News: Delhi government and IIT Madras began a six-month study on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings to test reduction of NO₂ and volatile organic compounds (VOC) pollutants. About Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings It is a coating using titanium dioxide that neutralizes harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Mechanism Photocatalytic activity uses light energy… Continue reading Smog-Eating Photocatalytic Coatings
AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets
News: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently launched three new initiatives, AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets to promote the “orange economy”. About AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets Aim: The initiatives aimed at promoting the ‘Orange Economy’, strengthening public broadcasting, and… Continue reading AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, Advanced EPG & In-built Satellite Tuner in Television Sets
Switch Auction by RBI
News: The RBI conducted a switch auction where the government bought back ₹6,309 crore of G-Secs and issued ₹6,431.797 crore of bonds. About Switch Auction by RBI A Switch Auction (or Conversion Auction) is a debt management tool used by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India to manage… Continue reading Switch Auction by RBI
Sperm Whales
News: Sperm whales have been caught headbutting on camera for the first time, confirming behaviour described by 19th century whaling ships. About Sperm Whales Sperm whales are the largest toothed whales, easily recognized by their enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. Scientific Name: The scientific name of sperm whale is Physeter macrocephalus. Naming: They… Continue reading Sperm Whales
Areca Nut Cultivation in India
News: Researchers and farmers are now trying to restore traditional soppina betta lands and return to more sustainable practices related to arecanut cultivation. About Areca Nut Cultivation in India About Arecanut Cultivation It is usually referred to as Areca palm, yellow palm, butterfly palm etc. The arecanut palm is the source of a common chewing… Continue reading Areca Nut Cultivation in India
Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
News: A pilot plant for Nd-Fe-B rare earth permanent magnets has been established at ARCI, Hyderabad to strengthen self-reliant manufacturing ecosystem. About Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets Nd-Fe-B magnets are the strongest permanent magnets that can maintain high magnetic force without external power. Made up of: These magnets are made from Neodymium, Iron, and… Continue reading Nd-Fe-B (Neodymium-Iron-Boron) Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
National Dental Commission
News: The National Dental Commission (NDC) has been constituted recently to improve the quality of dental education and align it with global standards. About National Dental Commission It is a statutory and apex body responsible for regulating dental education, professional conduct, and institutional standards across the country. Constitution: It has been constituted under National Dental… Continue reading National Dental Commission
