News: New analyses on twinning rates and twin mortality, including projections for India and a call to establish a twin registry, have refreshed policy attention. About Twinning Rate The twinning rate is the number of twin births per 1,000 deliveries. Indicator of: It indicates how common twin pregnancies are and helps public health systems plan… Continue reading Twinning Rate
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Madagascar
News: In Madagascar, after lawmakers impeached President Andry Rajoelina, army seized control. About Madagascar It is the world’s fourth-largest island and the second-largest island country. Capital: Its capital is Antananarivo. Location: It lies about 250 miles east of Mozambique in the southwestern Indian Ocean. Boundaries: It is bordered by the Indian Ocean, with the west… Continue reading Madagascar
Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan
News: In October 2023, ISRO tested the Crew Escape System, which is crucial for astronaut safety in the Gaganyaan mission. About Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan The CES is an emergency escape measure designed to quickly pull the crew module along with the astronauts to a safe distance from the launch vehicle in the… Continue reading Crew Escape System (CES) of Gaganyaan
All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
News: Recently, the Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25 was released by Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025 The SAIEE 2021–25 is India’s latest national census for Asian elephants (Elephas maximus indicus). It provides a new population baseline due to a shift in methodology from earlier estimation techniques. Conducted by: Union Ministry of… Continue reading All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation 2025
Project Seabird of Indian Navy
News: Under the Project Seabird of the Indian Navy, new residential accommodation for Senior Sailors and Defence Civilians of the Indian Navy has been inaugurated by Chief of the Naval Staff. About Project Seabird of Indian Navy Project Seabird is a strategic naval infrastructure project of the Indian Navy. Location: Karwar, Karnataka, on the western coast… Continue reading Project Seabird of Indian Navy
Exercise IN-RoKN
News: India and South Korea have conducted their first-ever bilateral naval exercise “Exercise IN-RoKN”, marking a significant milestone in their growing maritime cooperation. About Exercise IN-RoKN It is the first-ever bilateral naval exercise between India and South Korea. It is being conducted in Busan Naval Harbour, South Korea. Contingemts involved: The exercise involves the Indian… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN
Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
News: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Economics Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth. About Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 It is the “Sveriges Riksbank Prize” in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025,” popularly called the Nobel prize for economics. Winners of 2025… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
News: UNESCO launched the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects to confront illicit trafficking and reconnect communities with stolen heritage. About Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects It is an online museum that helps communities reconnect with their stolen cultural treasures and works to stop the illegal trade of heritage items, including those taken during… Continue reading Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025
News: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched LEAPS 2025 during the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 It is a flagship initiative to benchmark logistics excellence and to acknowledge and reward best practices, innovation, and leadership across India’s logistics ecosystem. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025
Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
News: Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme to promote ease of flying in the country. About Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme Initiative by: Alliance Air, an Indian government-owned regional carrier. Alliance Air connects Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities to the national aviation network. Aim: To give passengers… Continue reading Alliance Air’s “Fare se Fursat” Fixed Airfare Scheme
